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!]

• 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

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 your Internship

• You will be paid (initially by check) every two weeks, starting June 12^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
• The Main CRESST Internship page