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NASA is offering an internship opportunity to support the evaluation of the impact of open science practices within the agency. This internship, hosted by NASA’s Office of the Chief Science Data Officer (OCSDO), focuses on advancing NASA’s science missions through innovative data science and open practices.
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The Office of the Chief Science Data Officer (OCSDO) within NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (SMD) plays a pivotal role in advancing transformative science. Established in 2021, the OCSDO focuses on identifying and fostering collaborations in data, computing, and analytics across NASA’s astrophysics, biological and physical sciences, Earth science, heliophysics, and planetary science divisions.
Led by Kevin Murphy, Chief Science Data Officer, the OCSDO collaborates with the five science divisions within the SMD to drive innovation in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data science. The OCSDO is committed to fostering cutting-edge data practices, open science, and the continuous evolution of scientific data and computing systems. By ensuring NASA’s scientific data are available and usable by researchers world wide, the OCSDO contributes significantly to scientific progress.
As NASA continues to enhance its open science initiatives, it seeks to assess the effectiveness of these efforts in making scientific information more accessible and reproducible.
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The selected intern will contribute to this assessment by engaging in various research and analytical tasks. Responsibilities will be assigned based on the intern’s skills and professional development goals. Potential roles include:
- Contributing to the design of NASA’s open science impact study using quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods
- Conducting a literature review on approaches for assessing the influence of open science practices on scientific communities
- Designing and conducting interviews with subject matter experts across the NASA science community
- Evaluating the impact of scientific products (such as data, software, and publications) and processes (including collaborations, meetings, and other activities)
This internship provides a unique opportunity for students to gain hands-on research experience while contributing to NASA’s mission of promoting open and reproducible science.
Location:
United StatesBenefits
- Hands-on Research Experience – Gain practical experience in evaluating the impact of open science practices within NASA’s scientific community.
- Professional Development – Work closely with NASA experts, enhancing communication, research, and analytical skills.
- Exposure to Open Science Initiatives – Contribute to NASA’s efforts in promoting data accessibility, reproducibility, and transparency in scientific research.
- Flexible Work Environment – Participate in the internship either in-person at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., or remotely.
- Networking Opportunities – Engage with NASA scientists, researchers, and subject matter experts, expanding professional connections.
- Resume and Career Growth – Strengthen credentials by gaining experience in data analysis, research methodologies, and science policy evaluation.
Eligibilities
Computer/Software Skills:
- Experience with Microsoft Suite (particularly Microsoft Excel) or Google Suite (particularly Google Sheets)
- Programming experience in any language (desirable but not required)
Scientific and Technical Skills:
- Strong communication skills for collecting information from scientific subject matter experts
- Ability to work with and organize large quantities of data
- Proficiency in data entry
Other Skills:
- Ability to listen to and retain information from virtual meetings
- Capability to work collaboratively with the OCSDO team
- Confidence in regularly following up with scientific subject matter experts to collect information
- Desirable skills/experience:
- Social science methodologies
- Survey design
- Economic impact analysis
- Open science community experience
- The applicant must be eligible to work at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., either remotely or in person.
Eligible Regions: United States
Application Process
- The applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
- The applicant must be a student at the undergraduate junior, undergraduate senior, master’s, or doctoral level.
- The applicant must be able to participate in either an in-person or virtual format.
Application Deadline: February 28, 2025 (1 Day Remaining)
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