Internship Opportunity – Aldrin Family Foundation

The Aldrin Family Foundation is seeking a graduate or undergraduate student with an interest in curriculum development and technical expertise in either engineering or physics

They are a non-profit organization founded by Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin, with a mission to bring space education into K-12 classrooms to inspire students’ curiosity in STEM.

Background: The foundation is currently working on a 2-year satellite-build program for Clark County Public Schools in Las Vegas, Nevada and are in need of an assistant to help us write the second year of the curriculum. We are seeking a. This is a paid opportunity for temporary employment (3-5 months), but we are open to interns who will use this opportunity for course/capstone credit. This would be a great summer project for those who are interested. Here is a link to our website with more information. https://aldrinfoundation.org/s-cubed-student-satellites-in-space/

  • No citizenship requirements. All are welcome to apply.
  • The position is for remote work with reoccurring virtual meetings to check in on progress.
  • Compensation is commensurate with experience. We are open to undergraduate and graduate students, and recent graduates. If students prefer alternative compensation (e.g., scholarship as opposed to wages), please let us know and we can discuss.

Inquiries: If you are interested or have questions, please share your CV and questions with Kristina Otero, Ph.D., Director of Education and Development, Aldrin Family Foundation.
Phone | (407) 493-8123   Email: kristina@aldrinfoundation.org.