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Statement of Interest and Applicability
Please carefully consider the responses you provide below. TIPS : You will greatly improve your chances of acceptance to PSSS if your response (1) is clear, concise, and directly addresses the instructions for each box, (2) makes unique points for each question and avoids repetition, and (3) avoids being vague, flowery, general, and/or off-topic.
Describe your career goals (especially related to future NASA-sponsored missions), with details on envisioned contributions.*
A superior response will:
Show a clear intention to do future NASA-sponsored work, with details on envisioned contributions, supported by prior interest through a clear progression of experiences.
Please limit your response to 400 words or less. You have 0 words.
Why is PSSS an experience that can help you achieve your career goals?*
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Demonstrate that the applicant understands the Planetary Science Summer School experience and its value to the applicant's career. Provide several concrete examples of how PSSS relates to the applicant's educational, research, and career plans, and how the applicant will benefit.
Please limit your response to 400 words or less. You have 0 words.
Describe your achievements to date that are relevant to your future NASA-related career goals. If applicable, also describe challenges you have faced in pursuing your NASA-related career goals.*
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Provide clear evidence of drive, commitment, and/or readiness for mission design experiences, and an explanation of any barriers to attaining such experiences.
Please limit your response to 400 words or less. You have 0 words.
Why are you well-suited for a future leadership role in NASA?*
A superior response will:
Demonstrate a commitment to a career and leadership in planetary science (or related field of interest to NASA) research/exploration. Provide a clear articulation of applicant's skills that contribute to their current work and future leadership endeavors in the field.
Please limit your response to 400 words or less. You have 0 words.
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
A signed letter of recommendation, on letterhead, from your faculty advisor or CURRENT supervisor is REQUIRED.
The advisor's letter must, at a minimum, address:
The applicant's likelihood of a future career and leadership doing NASA work in planetary science, planetary exploration or mission engineering fields of interest to NASA.
How PSSS will benefit the applicant.
What characteristics the applicant possesses that make them suitable to PSSS
Letter should be addressed to "PSSS Selection Committee".
Letter should be sent via email
TO BE RECEIVED BY US NO LATER THAN 11:59PM Pacific Time April 1, 2021 to Joyce.E.Armijo@jpl.nasa.gov
Please provide the following information about the person who will be sending in your Letter of Recommendation (Name and Email are required fields):
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Programmatic Information
How did you hear about PSSS?
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Signature and Verification
Applicant's Signature* I certify that the above information is correct and complete.
Date:
In the case that culminating week ends up being held in person, I request a taxable travel/housing allowance, to be paid at the completion of the full course (you must request at time of application in order to be considered for the allowance):
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(NOTE: Civil servants, students with civil servant status, employees of NASA contractors, individuals living outside the United States, and individuals living within 50 miles of JPL are NOT eligible for travel/housing allowance.)
* Which session are you applying for?
First Session, May 24 - August 6, 2021, culminating week with JPL's Team X August 2 - 6, 2021
Second Session, May 24 - August 20, 2021, culminating week with JPL's Team X August 16 - 20, 2021
No Session Preference
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Please verify that, if selected, you are able to attend the entirety of the 2021 PSSS experience for the session(s) you selected, including the 10 weeks of preparatory webinars and assignments, AND the culminating week with JPL's Team X:
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* I have read and understand the eligibility, citizenship, and acceptance requirements for the Planetary Science Summer School.
Please fill out form COMPLETELY with ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION. Incomplete forms will not be favorably reviewed. TO BE RECEIVED BY US NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM PACIFIC TIME April 1, 2021 The applicant themself is responsible for making sure all aspects of the application are correct and provided by the due date, including the letter of recommendation from the advisor. Late applications are not accepted. Exceptions will not be made for any part of the application that is late.
Questions? Email: Joyce.E.Armijo@jpl.nasa.gov
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