NSU/NASA Research Experience in Earth System Science (REESS)

Location:
United States

Description:
A six-week program to educate Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology (SMET) undergraduate students in the visualization and interpretation of satellite data. Students will be assigned research projects relevant to NASA's Earth Science Enterprise coupled with an intense educational program.

At the end of the experience the students are expected to a) have an understanding of the Earth as a coupled system in which many interactions are critical to climate change; b) understand satellite data manipulation, image processing, and interpretations; c) be capable of accessing satellite images via Internet and making informed interpretations. Research work in NSU's scientific visualization laboratories will be coupled with field trips to NASA Langley Research Center. Details of student projects from previous years can be found on the programís Web site.

Eligible candidates must 1) be a full time undergraduate student at a certified institution; 2) have completed a year of university level science and mathematics courses; and 3) be a US citizen. Applicants need to submit a completed application form; a resume; an unofficial copy of the college transcript and two letters of recommendation from a professor or a work supervisor. Application forms and a complete brochure will be available beginning in February 2000. The project will provide participants with the following support package: stipend - $1600 (for six weeks); Travel - From the city of residence to Norfolk, VA will be reimbursed to a maximum of $500; lodging: Dormitory housing at NSU and meal plans will be paid for. Commuters will receive meal plan only. 

URL:
http://vigyan.nsu.edu/reess/

Organization:
Norfolk State University (NSU)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Cost:
Free, participants selected by application

Contact:
Dr. S. Raj Chaudhury, BEST Lab, Norfolk State University, 700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23504; Phone: (757) 683-2381; Fax: (757) 683-9054; Email: schaudhury@nsu.edu

Education Level:
Undergraduate

Subject:
Atmosphere
Earth System Science
Remote Sensing

Program type:
Course
Scholarship
Student Enrichment