Questions to Ask Your NASA Sponsor Before Your First Day at GSFC

Set up processes at GSFC can take some time. In order to make sure that you are as close to ready-to-go as possible on day one, ESRA suggests that you reach out to your NASA sponsor at least a few weeks ahead of your start date and discuss your GSFC onboarding. You may consider asking them some of the following questions:

• Where will my office be located, and what do I need to do to access it?

• Where will my lab be located, and what do I need to do to access it?

• Will I have a phone extension?

• Will I have photocopier access? Printer access?

• Will NASA provide me with a computer? Will it need to be ordered ahead of time?

• What trainings and processes will I need to be aware of in order to access and use my computer?

• Are there any keys I'll need?

• Will I be able to get mail at GSFC? What is the process for this?

• Departmental organizational chart with administration, staff and their assigned tasks?

• How can I order basic office supplies and technology?

• How will I understand my goals and scope of work?

• Will I be paired with a peer mentor?

• Who will I check in with at GSFC if I have questions?