NESSIE’s role as a Space Science Broker also serves to connect students who are interested in astronomy and space science with a variety of educational programs and resources.

Reach for the stars! Consider a career in astronomy and space science:
	New England Area Undergraduate programs
	New England Area Graduate/Post-Graduate programs
	New England Area (and beyond) Astronomy classes at 2-year accredited colleges
Internship Opportunities
	NASA's Space Grant Consortium
	The National Space Grant College and Fellowship program is a national network of colleges and universities working to expand opportunities for Americans to understand and participate in NASA's aeronautics and space programs by supporting and enhancing science, and engineering education, research, and outreach programs.
	National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates
	The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. Space Scholars Program (Hanscom Field - AFRL) Application period (Jan - Feb 2006)
Ways to get involved
	NASA's Student Observation Network
	is an educational resource complete with modules that allow you to discover answers to some of the questions that excite NASA scientists.
	Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS)
	An independent, student-based organization which promotes the exploration and development of space.
	Space Camp
	Founded in 1982 and located in Huntsville, Alabama, SPACE CAMP®, and AVIATION CHALLENGE® (1990) use space and aviation as a platform to excite and educate children and adults in the fields of math, science and technology.
Clubs and Assocations
	American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
	The world’s largest association of variable star observers in existence. Membership in the AAVSO is open to anyone interested in variable stars and in contributing to the support of valuable research.
	Society of Physics Students
	The Society of Physics Students (SPS) is a professional association explicitly designed for students. Membership, through collegiate chapters, is open to anyone interested in physics. Several New England area chapters are listed.
Employment
	Studentjobs.gov
	Government sponsored website providing information to students on training, grants, internships, scholarships, apprenticeships and other programs.
New to Astronomy? Here are some ways you can get started on your astronomical adventure:
	Night Sky Magazine
	is an annual publication produced by the publishers of Sky & Telescope Magazine that is specifically tailored to the beginner astronomer, stargazer, and telescope buyer. Learn about stars, planets, comets, meteor showers, and eclipses. Easy-to-use sky charts are included in every issue.
Additional Space Science Resources
	Windows on the Universe
	Windows on the Universe brings together information and resources from scientific, artistic, historical, and cultural sources.
	Planetary Society
	Website boasts that it is the largest non-profit, non-governmental space advocacy organization on Earth.
	NASA's Imagine the Universe!
	Intended for students age 14 and up, and for anyone interested in learning about our universe.
NASA resources for younger students
	Star Child
	A Learning Center for Young Astronomers
	The Space Place
	A fun space site for elementary school children and a valuable resource for educators.
Time Out
	Space Science Fun
	Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Popular Myths in Science and Bad Astronomy are among the links listed in this collection of space science themed websites.