FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
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What is the L'SPACE Academy?
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The L'SPACE Academy is a NASA funded, virtual, workforce development program designed to train and educate students about the dynamic world of the space industry through hands-on learning. There are two Academies, the Mission Concept Academy and the NASA Proposal Writing and Evaluation Experience Academy.
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Is the L'SPACE Academy an internship?
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The L'SPACE Academy is a workforce development program, not an internship. Students should not list their participation in the L'SPACE Academy as work experience or as an internship on their resume, but rather as professional development training.
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What is a workforce development program?
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As a workforce development program, the L'SPACE program teaches industry standard procedures and protocols to students who are interested in pursuing a career with NASA or other space industries. This experience will enhance students' skill sets and understanding of what it's like to work professionally for NASA, making them more marketable for future employers.
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Does L'SPACE offer internships?
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Yes, each summer, the Lucy Mission offers 10-week internships at locations such as: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, KinetX Aerospace, Southwest Research Institute, Lockheed Martin Space, and Arizona State University. These internships are exclusively available to all L'SPACE Academy alumni. Students must complete at least one semester of either the Mission Concept Academy, or the NASA Proposal Writing and Evaluation Experience Academy to be eligible.
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What are the requirements for participation in the L'SPACE Academy?
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Students must be enrolled (part-time or full-time) in a US college or university as an undergraduate student.
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Students must have access to a computer with internet, webcam, and headset capabilities.
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Throughout the duration of the 12-week program, students must have an adequate amount of time in their schedules to attend weekly 1.5 hr mandatory online sessions, as well time to devote a minimum of 4 additional hours per week, beyond the online session requirements, to work on group projects.