Location:

United States

Description:
This program will provide summer research experiences to 14 talented undergraduate students each year, selected from a national pool of students from the range of disciplines involved in Earth system science. Selected students will receive room and board on the University of Washington campus and a stipend of $2000 for the 8-week program. Organized by the Washington Space Grant Consortium, this coordinated effort will include: direct student involvement with an ongoing NASA Earth Science research project; participation in a seminar series examining current issues in Earth system science with an emphasis on an integrated approach to understanding global change; opportunities for students to present their work orally and in multi-media formats; professional assistance to develop technical and presentation skills critical to a successful career in the sciences or related fields; opportunities to forge powerful connections with peers and faculty that may develop into lifelong professional and personal associations.

OUR Earth 2000 project information and application materials are available at the project Web site. The summer 2000 program will be held June 19 - August 11 on the University of Washington campus in Seattle, Washington. The student application deadline is March 15, 2000. Successful applicants will be notified by April 15, 2000.

Juniors, seniors, or community college students who have completed two years of college level courses are eligible to apply. Student applicants should be majoring in any field related to Earth system science, or science education. Room, board, and a $2000 stipend will be provided to program participants. Social activities and weekend excursions to some of the Seattle area's most beautiful sites will be organized for participants by program staff.

URL:
http://www.waspacegrant.org/ourearth.html

Organization:

University of Washington
Washington Space Grant Consortium
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Cost:
Free, participants selected by application

Contact:
Lorien Gremore, Washington Space Grant, Box 351650, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195-1650; Phone: (206) 543-1943; Fax: (206) 543-0179; Email: nasa@u.washington.edu

Education Level:
Undergraduate

Subject:
Earth System Science

Program type:
Course
Scholarship
Student Enrichment
 
 

Date Added to teachearth.com:
5/1/00