The survey audience that was polled included undergraduate engineering students at the University of Maryland. The majority of these engineering students were pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. A total of 21 students were polled in this survey and about half of the students polled had previously worked at NASA. Furthermore, a high percentage of students in the survey had previously obtained an internship. Consequently, the polls represent student intern opinions on the questions asked.
Survey Results
This figure shows the greatest benefits of a NASA Internship when students at the University of Maryland College Park in the engineering department were polled.
This figure shows the portion of people that had previously worked at NASA when taking this survey. More than half the students polled had internships at NASA previously.
This figure shows the portion of people that took the survey that considered themselves good students.
This figure shows how those surveyed would dress to a job at NASA if given the opportunity. Most people polled chose not to dress casually.
This figure displays the proportion of people surveyed who had an internship or job before taking the survey.
The figure above shows the proportion of people who believed others would describe them as punctual.
Full List of Survey Questions
1. Have you previously worked at NASA?
2. Would you describe yourself as a good student?
3. If you did obtain a job at NASA, how would you dress to the job?
4. Have you ever had a job or internship before?
5. What benefits do you see as being greatest when working for the government?
6. If you chose "Other", please explain your answer:
7. Would others describe you as punctual?
