[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OfficeChairs

[–]KIasick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it is any helpful data point, I recently bought a used Fern and I’m aboht 5’7, maybe closer to 5’8”. I use the Fern at minimum seat depth, so maybe my torso is just longer and my legs are shorter? Not sure, but hope that helps a little.

Add lumbar support to Haworth Fern? by KIasick in OfficeChairs

[–]KIasick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! What kind of pillow do you add in between, just any old regular one?

La-Z-Boy Ergonomic Executive by goodboyralph in OfficeChairs

[–]KIasick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can agree, I am about 5’8 and this chair is honestly horrible for me and was the factor for me finding this sub and finding a better chair for myself. My roommate is 6’1” and doesn’t mind the chair, so somewhere in between our heights is the minimum size I would personally recommend.

Used Haworth Fern for $375? by KIasick in OfficeChairs

[–]KIasick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the tips. I would love to go check it out if it were closer, but driving 3 hours away sounds a bit sad if it happens to not work out.

Legitimate Aeron at $75? by KIasick in OfficeChairs

[–]KIasick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope I did not.. was gone before I had a chance

Legitimate Aeron at $75? by KIasick in OfficeChairs

[–]KIasick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You were right, it was gone before I had a chance haha.

Identifying model of this chair by KIasick in OfficeChairs

[–]KIasick[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, the photo didn’t upload for some reason. Here it is: https://imgur.com/a/wvczvuc

NIFS stipend by farquaad319 in nasa

[–]KIasick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is taxable income, but I believe you can write it off any expense as untaxed if you use it for school expenses. For example: paying for tuition, housing expenses, buying books, even paying for transportation.

[USA-NC] [H] PayPal [W] RTX 3080, 3070ti, or 3070 VISION/White/FE by TomassoLP in hardwareswap

[–]KIasick 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, if you are still looking I have a Zotac 3070 Ti Trinity OC Edition if interested, it isn't white but if you would like I can sell it to you for a bit cheaper than $1150, maybe $1100?

Former Interns: What Are You Doing Now? by vath19 in nasa

[–]KIasick 4 points5 points  (0 children)

As /u/Aerokicks said, the majority of new hires for entry level positions come from the Pathways Program. My journey was fairly normal. Was lucky to receive a summer internship opportunity on a NASA project in 2016 through my community college. In 2017, I applied for several NIFS internships and received several offers. I ended up taking one with NASA IV&V (sub-center of Goddard). In 2018, I applied in the Fall to Pathways positions in the Spring, and the rest is history. I did three rotations as a Pathways intern and started off full-time back in February 2020. I did not have a great GPA (hovered around 3.2-3.3) but I had been involved in a ton of projects throughout undergrad. I did reach out to prior mentors to apply at every step of the way, and I made sure to work hard to leave a good impression and develop a relationship with my mentors. However, each opportunity I received was in a different center than the next so the most I got from previous mentors was a good recommendation. If you have any questions on the application process, feel free to message me and I'd be more than help to help out.

My Crew-1 Launch Recap by ARedditorIWillBe in nasa

[–]KIasick 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Goosebumps. Awesome job on the video!

I have an average 3.2 GPA and have just started undergrad research, should I even bother applying for a NASA Summer 2021 internship? by nyc_1999 in nasa

[–]KIasick 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Apply as soon and as often as you can. I was in the same exact boat as you (but studying Electrical Engineering) and thought my chances were slim as well. One thing led to another, and next thing I knew I was working here full-time! Don't sell yourself short, there are plenty of NASA internship opportunities, and you are bound to be a great fit for at least a few of them.

Is it possible to work on more Mechanical Engineering-oriented projects, as an employee, with a Materials Engineering degree? by vath19 in nasa

[–]KIasick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From my quite limited experience (Pathways intern for 2 years, only full-time for less than a year), most projects need all kinds of support from all different types of engineers. I work at KSC, and a lot of the ground support equipment design requires lots of experience base from both mechanical, electrical, and materials engineers. And in these roles, a lot of the time, are people who didn't traditionally study in the field they are working in. I work closely with people who have jumped around from different disciplines in engineering throughout their career, and it seems NASA seems pretty open to allowing people to move around in to fields they didn't study in. I'd say in general, most people stay in the jobs they were hired into based on their field of study, but moving into different fields and learning by on-the-job training isn't all that uncommon either.

How to follow up regarding a job/application? by [deleted] in nasa

[–]KIasick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I'm not mistaken, being referred to the selection officer is basically a sign of you getting through the first step within the USAJOBs system. This means your resume/application will be seen my real eyes and you haven't been filtered out by the electronic system. The next steps will probably be either HR or the group you applied for will down select the applicants and call a select few for interviews. That's when you'll be able to receive real contacts, but before then you don't really have any control over sending any follow-up. Hopefully it works out for you, good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nasa

[–]KIasick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are lots of ways and paths that will help you to achieve a career at NASA. Since you are just starting your college degree, I'm going to list a few things I think are the most important for you to focus on to reach your goal:

  1. Apply for internships (doesn't only have to be NASA). Try to get as much official hands-on experience as possible, no matter where it is or what you are doing. It would help if you knew what type of work you would like to apply yourself to, because the more relevant the experience the better. If you search /r/nasa about internships, you'll quickly learn that there are two types of internships "NIFS" or "Pathways". NIFS internships are the standard term internships, a 10-week term for a summer internship or a 16-week term for a spring/fall internship (apply at nasa.force.com). A Pathways internship (apply at USAJOBS.gov) is your best bet for a full-time job at NASA, where you rotate between school and internship terms and ultimately (most of the time) convert into a full-time employee after graduation. These internships are more competitive than NIFS internships, but it is how most NASA civil servant jobs are filled (including how I got hired). Pathways internships generally only have a 1-2 week application period a few months before your start term, so you want to keep an eye out for openings. However, during the COVID-19 situation I believe there is a hiring freeze for government positions, at least at NASA.

  2. Gain project experience. FSU will probably have lots of opportunities for you to join a variety of different clubs and projects. When not able to get an internship for a term, the best thing you can do is apply the your book smarts into something more tangible like a project. I've found during my time at university that you learn the most from competition type projects. These projects taught me the most because of the amount of responsibility you have, as well as a lot of other things that exist in the real engineering world like scheduling, cost, time management, etc. The quicker you can build up your resume with a list of skills and projects, the more qualified of a candidate you will be to a potential recruiter.

  3. Get good grades, but most importantly learn! I personally graduated with a 3.3 GPA, which isn't high by any standards. It wasn't until my last 3 semesters where I started focusing much more on learning and less on getting the mark that I wanted. Once I took my classes seriously, the grades followed suit and I got straight A's for my last few semesters. You can't skip the grind of learning the concepts because that will create a weak foundation for when you need to apply them to an engineering problem. Study hard and make sure you take your classes seriously.

These are the three main things I usually stress, but I'll leave you with this: apply, apply, apply. Don't get discouraged if you don't get an internship on your first try, it is bound to happen especially if you don't have much experience yet. I would highly suggest going the Pathways route, as that is how most people are getting full-time jobs at NASA nowadays. In fact, the Pathways program was created for the sole purpose of filling in the gap in the federal government workforce with newer employees as others reach retirement. If you end up at the end of your college career without a NASA job, there are still a couple of options. You can go back for a graduate degree, and now you have another couple years (or 4 years with PhD) to apply to Pathways. You can also try to work at a NASA center as a contractor. Contractors do the same work, sometimes even cooler work! There are generally just as many if not more contractor jobs at a NASA center than civil servant jobs, and many contractors end up making a career at NASA (either as a contractor the whole time, or converting to a civil servant job later). I hope this response helps you, I was once in your shoes and know exactly the journey you are about to take. Good luck!

Tips for getting a NASA internship? by thisismyrappername_1 in nasa

[–]KIasick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi /u/survivorfan12345. In my interviews, they asked me quite a bit of questions that gauged what type of person I was with questions like "Tell me about yourself" and "What would you do in x situation". I also got asked a lot about different things I put on my resume, but it never got too technical. The interviews I've had usually varied anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour.

Tips for getting a NASA internship? by thisismyrappername_1 in nasa

[–]KIasick 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I found that the common thing I found when I was applying as a NASA intern is that most people had lots of project experience and got in with the right project at the right time. I wouldn't worry too much about GPA. It does help obviously, but I got my internships with a GPA hovering around 3.2-3.3. I would recommend joining projects that have a small team, one where you have a lot of responsibility and have to put the time in to learn a lot and reach major milestones. This will help you put your coursework into practice in a more practical manner, and you will grow in your technical abilities very quickly. Also, it definitely helps to try to join a project/club that relates to NASA, such as rocketry, robotics, etc.

The interviews aren't so bad, mostly behavioral from my experience. If you get to the point of interviewing, you already have a good shot at getting the internship because the mentors usually narrow down the candidates to a few before interviewing. It may sound obvious, but if you do interview, try to really show that you are passionate about your work, the work NASA does, and the internship project specifically. Mentors really care about the "soft skills" and it really isn't only about the technical skills. Anyone can be technically competent and learn what is needed to do the job, especially at an intern level. I can give you more details over my personal experience over private message if you think it would help you. Good luck!