2027 Spring Shadowing Days - High School - Business/Management - March, 18, 2027

The Shadowing Program is a series of one-day events hosted by NASA Glenn that is designed to allow high school students to explore career opportunities in STEM including skilled trades and business. The event features discussions with NASA innovators, engaging activities, and tours of NASA Glenn’s facilities.

This opportunity is specifically for students interested in pursuing a career at NASA in engineering. There are three different openings available for this 2027 spring offering. Students are asked to apply only to the openings which most closely align to their primary area of interest. This opening is for March 18, 2027 and is in-person only. No virtual or hybrid options will be available. This opening is only for students interested in pursuing a career in business and project management at NASA.

Please review the eligibility requirements and application materials found on the official webpage.

Application materials include the following, uploaded in the Support Document field:
- Media Release Form corresponding to their age (minor or adult)
- High School Shadowing Acknowledgement Form
- Short essay

The short essay should be a maximum of 2500 characters (including spaces) and 12 point font size. It should address the following questions:
What career field are you interested in shadowing at NASA Glenn Research Center?
What would you like to achieve through participation in this program?
How would this opportunity impact your future?

Students ages 14-17 must enter a parent or guardian's email address as part of the application process. This email will receive instructions for approving the student's application. Parents or guardians must apply on behalf of any students under the age of 14. Applicants may submit to more than one offering for a their chosen field (skilled trades, engineering, business).

This is a competitive offering and acceptance is not guaranteed. Acceptance emails will be delivered no later than two weeks prior to the shadowing date. Students will receive event logistical information in their acceptance emails. Contact us at [email protected] for any questions or concerns.

**Eligible Applicants:** Student
**Academic Level:** 9, 10, 11, 12
**Activity Type:** In-person
**Citizenship:** US Citizen Only
**Type:** Pre-College STEM Experience