The Space Engineering Institute (SEI) is now associated with the Space Engineering Research Center (SERC).
More infromation about the Space Engineering Research Center can be found at the following link: http://serc.tamu.edu/
Overview
The Space Engineering Institute (SEI) Program at Texas A&M University's Spacecraft Technology
Center is an exclusive partnership with NASA that is focused on providing an opportunity for
students to work in the space industry. Throughout the school year, selected students will
have hands-on projects and practical training in various fields of engineering. This is a
unique opportunity for a first-year student at Texas A&M to work on projects that aid NASA
in its development of the International Space Station (ISS), Space Shuttle, or human
exploration of the solar system. The projects are multi-disciplinary and require expertise
from aerospace, mechanical and electrical engineering to computer science and other STEM
disciplines. No matter what your engineering interest, there is a place for you in the SEI
program! Students receive compensation starting at $7.5/hour.
SEI Goals
Increase the participation of underutilized groups pursuing careers in Space Engineering
Improve student retention in engineering
Enhance the engineering education of undergraduates
Produce high quality technical output for the sponsors
SEI Approach
Engage SEI students in outreach activities to high schools, teacher summits and career fairs.
Engage freshman in applied projects to explain the engineering discipline early on and provide
them with upperclassman, graduates, faculty & industry mentors
Engage students in interdisciplinary team projects sponsored by NASA & industry where they
have to solve real engineering problems. Provide students with engineering & professional
development training.
Graduate students and faculty provide guidance to the undergraduate student team in accomplishing
the team project technical tasks
