Research Opportunity Number: MAE-05

Project Title: Plasma Propulsion for Spacecraft

Project Summary: The student will join a team of researchers at Princeton University's Electric Propulsion and Plasma Dynamics Lab (EPPDyL) working on advanced plasma propulsion for Mars missions.

Student Roles and Responsibilities: Using spectroscopy, thrust stand and plasma probes material and lab equipment the student will assist in experiments and data reduction using experimental and numerical techniques (with training provided during internship).

Additional Considerations: This project will last a minimum of six weeks. 

Department/Institute: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Participation Dates: June 1 – August 31, 2025

Stipend Offered: $0

Number of Internships Available: 0-5

Application Deadline: March 15, 2025, midnight Eastern Daylight Time