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Do you dream of working for NASA and contributing and innovating for the good of mankind? The institution’s internship program provides high school and college students with the opportunity to advance NASA’s aviation, science, technology and space mission.

Claudia Sales, Kassidy McLaughlin and Julio Treviño start the race at the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, where they continue to explore the secrets of the universe. Their experience gives the long-term impact of the NASA STEM program. STEM is an acronym for English, referring to the topics of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

“As a kid, I knew I wanted to work for NASA,” said Claudia Sales, chief engineer of the X-59 and head of navigation certification for experimental supersonic aircraft at the agency.

NASA's sales trajectory began in 2005 and is a Pathway Intern for La NASA, Work Program and Research (Cooperation). She works in propulsion branches and structures and projects such as the X-43A (Hyper-X) treble plane and the reusable track launcher X-37, where she has the opportunity to perform calculations for thermal estimation and trajectory analysis. He also conducted design work at the NASA Armstrong Experimental Manufacturing Symposium.

“My dream is to be part of a research project on unique flights,” the sales said. “My mentors have put myself in a variety of experiences and work in certain unique things that will one day be implemented in the aircraft to make the world a better place.”

Additionally, flight systems engineer Kassidy McLaughlin found that coaching and practical experience as an intern is key to his professional development. She is currently directing the development of a land control station at NASA Armstrong.

In high school and college, McLaughlin knew he wanted to follow a career in engineering. Encouraged by her mother, McLaughlin began her career in 2014 and was an intern at the NASA Armstrong STEM Engagement Office. Later, he transitioned to the pathway plan.

“My mentor gave me the necessary tools and encouraged me to ask questions,” McLaughlin said. “It helped me see that if I came up with anything, I could do anything.”

During her five rotations of the intern, she worked on the UAV system project integrated into the National Aviation Space System (UAS in NAS, abbreviation in English). “It’s a very meaningful feeling in the control room when things you work are flying,” McLaughlin said. This experience inspired her to follow a career in mechanical engineering.

“NASA Armstrong has something special for people,” McLaughlin said. “The culture at the center is very friendly and they are all very enthusiastic.”

Julio Treviño, operations engineer at NASA Hawk Skyrange Global Project, ensures accessibility throughout the planning, integration and flight phases of the vehicle. He has also obtained certified mission controllers, mission directors and flight test engineers from several agencies.

Like McLaughlin, Treviño started his career in 2018 and was a pathway intern for dynamics and controls at NASA ARMSTRONG. This experience opened the way for success after graduation from mechanical engineering.

“As an intern, I have the opportunity to design and create batteries for all-electric motors,” Treviño said. “It is officially published as a NASA software model for use with anyone in the institution.”

Trevinho also recognizes NASA's culture and people practice. “I had a lot of people supporting me during my time as an intern and the fact that everyone really likes the work they do is incredible,” he said.

Each year, NASA provides more than 2,000 students with opportunities to influence the institution’s mission through internships. The application date for fall 2025 is May 16.

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