The NASA DEVELOP program is currently seeking applicants for its summer 2011 term. We would greatly appreciate your help in sharing this with your students. DEVELOP is a paid NASA Science Mission Directorate Applied Sciences training and development program. Through DEVELOP students conduct science research projects that demonstrate to community leaders how NASA science measurements and predictions can be utilized to address local community concerns and public policy impacts.  Each DEVELOP project employs remote sensing applications and is student led under the guidance and support of science advisors from NASA and partner agencies.  Consistent with the goals of the Applied Sciences Program, these projects are designed to fit into one or more of NASA’s Applications of National Priority, which include air quality, agriculture, natural disasters, ecological forecasting, public health, water resources, weather and climate.

 

Students should expect to spend much of their time researching the scope of their project, employing NASA remote sensing information to address the needs of partners and end-users, as well as creating visualizations to properly display their data. Students will be expected to present their projects through PowerPoint and poster presentations.

 

Benefits of completing an internship through DEVELOP for Biology students include:

 

  • Hourly pay and flexible schedule (min of 30hrs/max of 35hrs per week during the spring)
  • Gain valuable experience in literature review
  • Educates students on how to properly present, promote, and (possibly) publish a finished project
  • Hone research skills in environmental studies and ecology
  • Helps students develop/improve research and communication skills
  • Fosters creative free thinking in a professional team environment 
  • Puts students in contact with knowledgeable science advisors
  • NASA DEVELOP internships are excellent resume and grad school application builders

 

The summer 2011 term will begin June 6 and end August 12.  Dedicated students with a strong interest in remote sensing and/or earth sciences regardless of major are encouraged to apply. Applications must be postmarked by Monday February 28, 2011.

                                                                             

Please forward this message to any students you feel may be interested in this paid internship opportunity. More information, the list of locations of DEVELOP programs, and the application can be found at http://develop.larc.nasa.gov/. I have also attached the application for your convenience. If you have any questions, desire further information, or would like a presentation to be given to students in your department please feel free to contact me.

 

Sincerely,

 

Josh Stodghill

Student Director - NASA DEVELOP Program