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CRESST II: Center for Research and Exploration in Space Science and Technology II (w/ NASA Goddard)

The Center for Research and Exploration in Space Science and Technology II (CRESST II) is a collaboration between NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) and the University of Maryland, College Park; University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyCatholic University of AmericaHoward University; and Southeastern Universities Research Association

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The overall goal of CRESST II is to support and enhance research and technology in the space sciences in support of NASA's strategic science mission objectives. 

CRESST II employs, through its partner institutions, approximately one hundred scientists who work on a wide range of space science projects in the GSFC Divisions of Astrophysics Science and Solar System Exploration. CRESST II scientists work directly with NASA scientists to support operating missions, conduct scientific research, develop instruments, and design future missions. CRESST II provides the unique opportunity to be university research faculty working at a major NASA Center.

CRESST II also provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to become involved in scientific research and instrument development at GSFC. Undergraduate and graduate students at the partner institutions can take advantage of research opportunities during the academic year. CRESST II operates a summer program that brings in students for 10-week research internships. Moreover, graduate students at the partner institutions can work on their Ph.D. research at GSFC.

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Assistant Research Scientist

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Post-Doctoral Associate

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Research Scientist

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Post-Doctoral Associate

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Visiting Assistant Research Scientist

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Assistant Research Scientist

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Graduate Student

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Assistant Research Scientist

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Graduate Student

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Business Manager

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Adjunct Professor

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Program Manager

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Associate Research Scientist

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Research Engineer

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Graduate Student

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Senior Faculty Specialist

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Graduate Student

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Faculty Assistant

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Assistant Research Scientist

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Graduate Student

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Senior Faculty Specialist

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Visiting Assistant Research Scientist

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Graduate Student

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Faculty Specialist

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Visiting Assistant Research Scientist

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Associate Research Scientist

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Post-Doctoral Associate

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Assistant Research Scientist

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Associate Research Scientist

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Principal Faculty Specialist

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Senior Faculty Specialist

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Assistant Research Scientist

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Associate Research Scientist

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Visiting Assistant Research Scientist

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Assistant Research Scientist

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Visiting Assistant Research Scientist

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Visiting Assistant Research Scientist

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Faculty Specialist

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Principal Faculty Specialist

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Assistant Research Scientist

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Assistant Research Scientist

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Visiting Associate Research Scientist

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Graduate Student

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Assistant Research Scientist

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Assistant Research Scientist

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CRESST II Scientist Support Coordinator

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Post-Doctoral Associate

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Post-Doctoral Associate

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Visiting Assistant Research Scientist

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Associate Research Scientist

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Associate Research Scientist