CRESST@UMBC

Summer Internship Program

WELCOME!

Congratulations on being selected to participate in this year's program!
We are sure you will have a enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Below is some information and various links which you may find helpful.

Contact Information (Who to call/e-mail for what...)

Ian George
(W) 1-410-455-1518
ian.george@umbc.edu Director of CSST & Associate Director for CRESST@UMBC
for any general questions, or any concerns or problems whatsoever... [Usually Located at UMBC Physics Rm 410]

Lynne Griffith
(W) 1-410-455-1958
griffily@umbc.edu Business Manager for CSST & CRESST@UMBC
for any questions associated with employment, time-keeping, reimbursement. [Usually Located at UMBC Physics Rm 211]

David Holdridge
(W) 1-301-286-7583
david.v.holdridge@nasa.gov Program Manager for CRESST
for any day-to-day questions, concerns or problems, along with help with computer access at GSFC. [Usually Located at "CRESST-Central" on-site at GSFC Bldg1 Rm 246]

Ginny Peles
(W) 1-301-286-9563
virginnia.c.peles@nasa.gov Program Coordinator for CRESST
for any issues associated with your internship. [Usually Located at "CRESST-Central" on-site at GSFC Bldg1 Rm252]

Lee Mewshaw
(W) 1-301-286-7335
lmewshaw@hq.usra.edu Visitor Coordinator for CRESST
for any issues associated with access badges for GSFC. [Usually Located at "CRESST-Central" on-site at GSFC Bldg1 Rm252]

Prior to Arrival

To accept the internship, you will need to complete the following (they will be e-mailed to you):

UMBC Contingent I Agreement. This is required for UMBC-internal use.
Participation Agreement. This gives the terms & conditions for participation in the program.
[Read this!]
Waiver & Release Agreement. This explicitly limits UMBC's liability under a range of circumstances.
[Read this to!]

You will also need to do the following before you can be paid (the forms will also be e-mailed to you):

complete an IRS W4 form.
read and sign UMBC's Substance Abuse Policy
complete a UMBC FICA Exemption Form
complete a New Hire Fact Sheet
provide a copy of your Driver's License and Social Secuirty Card

We will also be working with your mentor to obtain a access-badge for GSFC, and appropriate work location, and a computer account. There will be additional forms associated with these processes.

Getting to GSFC

Directions to the Main Gate of the Goddard Space Flight Center. You MUST have valid Photo-ID such as a Driver's License or Passport to obtain your badge. Those of you staying on the UMCP Campus get get travel directions by train or SuperShuttle from BWI, or from National or Dulles airports. (see also Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority).

During you Internship

You will be paid (initially by check) every two weeks, starting June 13^th
(& your last check will be issued after the internship has ended).
You should fill out a Research Training Record on a daily basis, indicating what you did and how many hours you worked. This should be signed by your Mentor on a weekly basis, and turned in every 2 weeks.
- Generally we expect you to work 40hrs/week during normal business hours. However, should it be appropriate, and with the agreement of your mentor, there is some flexibility on this issue. Please let us know immediately if you feel your Mentor's expectations are unreasonable
You should discuss your project, progress and plans with your Mentor on at least a weekly basis. Again, please let us know immediately if you feel your Mentor's expectations are unreasonable
You are encouraged to take advantage of your time at GSFC by attending appropriate group meetings, talks, social events etc. There a number of events specifically aimed at you, and we encourage you to attend as many of these as you can. They will make your internship experience much more rewarding.

Useful Links

Blank Research Training Record (pdf)
Your fellow CRESST@UMBC Interns