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U.S. Sophomores/Juniors: Applications for 2021 “Earth System Explorers” Virtual Internship Due 22 February
As part of the larger NASA Summer Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) Summer High School Intern Program (Texas Space Grant Consortium), the NASA Earth Science Education Collaborative (NESEC) is leading an Earth System Explorers Virtual Internship Option. The deadline to apply is 22 February 2021.
The Earth System Explorers virtual internship option connects interns with the exciting science of applying NASA Earth Observations to mosquito vector-borne diseases' global health threat. The virtual format enables interns to conduct their internship from their home.
The project will engage participants in 12-150 hours of research, working closely with NASA subject matter expert mentors. The commitment is spread over eight weeks, at approximately 15 hours a week in order to accommodate summer job and family responsibilities flexibly.
Participants will gain experience in field research (collecting Mosquito Habitat Mapper and land cover data using the GLOBE Observer app), remote sensing, computer science, and data analysis – while contributing to the scientific understanding of mosquito ecology, human health, and land cover classification. Interns will be accessing and analyzing data using online tools, such as GLOBE Advanced Data Access Tool (ADAT), Collect Earth Online, AppEARS, NASA Worldview, Climate Engine, Google Earth Engine, and ArcGIS Online.
Eligibility Requirements:
- The internship is open to current high school Sophomores or Juniors ONLY (will be rising Juniors and Seniors) who have not worked as a SEES intern onsite previously.
- Applicants must be 16-years-old by 01 July 2021.
- Applicants must have a strong interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
- Applicants must have the ability to complete online requirements prior to the on-site intern program.
- Applicants must be US citizen.
For more information, including project choices, how to apply, FAQs, and past presentations, click here.
News origin: GLOBE Implementation Office