Inspiring Future Innovators: Kennedy Space Center Pre-College Interns Program
The Kennedy Space Center Pre-College Interns Program provides an enriching summer experience for high school and college students interested in STEM fields. Interns engage in diverse projects across various departments, such as Information Technology, Aerospace Engineering, and Civil Engineering. Under the guidance of dedicated mentors, interns explore topics like mission feasibility, automating vulnerability analysis, and ecological research. Students also share their passion for hobbies ranging from swimming to taekwondo, highlighting their well-rounded talents. Join us in celebrating the next generation of innovators!
Inspiring Future Innovators: Kennedy Space Center Pre-College Interns Program
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Kennedy Space Center Residential Interns
Taonga Leslie Gainesville, Florida Eastside High School Hobbies: French, Debate Team, Swimming, Singing, Drama Mentor: Priscilla Elfrey Department: Information Technology Project: STEM Education Awareness
Chelsea Partridge • Schools: Robert E. Lee High School/Florida State College at Jacksonville • Hometown: Jacksonville, Fl. • Mentor: Mr. John Trautwein • Division: Material Science: Prototype Development Lab • Perlite Reconnaissance Mission • Hobbies: Taekwondo, Astronomy, Dance
Kevin Hong • School: King High School • Hometown: Tampa, FL • Department: IT Security • Mentor: Henry Yu • Project:Automating Vulnerability Analysis
Alycia Edwards • Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia • Stone Mountain High School • Department: O&C (Operations and Control) • Mentor: Wanda Harding • Project M: An Assessment of Mission Feasibility • Hobbies: drawing, playing soccer, running
INSPIREPre-College Interns Kennedy Space Center Summer 2010
Kennedy Space CenterFun Facts -Formed July 1962 -Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge -570 square kilometers -Home to all launch operations -VAB (Vehicle Assembly Building)- 4th largest building in the world by volume
Aida Yoguely Cortés-Peña • Georgia Institute of Technology • Aerospace Engineering • Hometown: Mayaguez, Puerto Rico • Mentor: Mrs. Vicki Mazurek • Computer Assets Recovery Project (CARP) • Hobbies: Flying RC Helicopters, Webpage programming, and playing the electric bass.
Cati Gandolfi(The Great Gandolf) • University of Central Florida • Major: Biology • Horseback riding, fishing, muddin’, anything outdoors! • Ecological Research
Shawn Oram • Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University • Majoring in Civil Engineering • Hobbies: band, playing sports (particularly football), computers, and hands-on activities • Project: Display Services and Framework
Hector Pacheco • University: University of Mayaguez • Major: I am considering Aerospace, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. • Hobbies: Playing Basketball, Watching TV, Playing Videogames….. • Project: Converting an MPLM into a PMM Hector and Leonardo on July 6, 2010
Karishma Patel • Georgia Institute of Technology • Major: Biology • Running, biking, hiking, and anything else outdoors • MuRGE (Mutualism in a Reduced Gravity Environment)
Amber Porter • Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University • Major: Chemical Engineering • Soccer, Track & Field, any other sport, and playing trombone • Project: Cryostat 300