I am writing to inform you about a paid internship opportunity with the NASA DEVELOP Program. This program is open for current students (any level), recent college graduates (within the past two years at any level), and career transitioning professionals including veterans of the Armed Forces.
This is a great opportunity for individuals who are interested in practical applications of remote sensing and GIS, specifically in the field of Earth Science. Our projects focus on addressing local and international community concerns while utilizing NASA's Earth observations. Participants work in teams, with guidance from NASA and partner science advisors, to demonstrate to partner organizations how NASA remote sensing imagery can be used in water resources, disaster management, ecological forecasting, and other applications to address environmental community concerns. DEVELOP’s projects are interdisciplinary in nature, so applications are welcome from all academic backgrounds. Details about the internship and how to apply can be found at http://develop.larc.nasa.gov/. The summer online application deadline is February 27th. The summer program dates are June 1 – Aug 7, 2015. Fall and spring internships are also available, and the term dates and application windows are updated on the “Apply” page of the DEVELOP website. There are many locations across the United States that you can apply for, including Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland and the Jet Propulsion Lab in California. Responsibilities will include: literature review, data processing and analysis, composing of deliverables including a technical paper, presentation, and video. Previous GIS or remote sensing knowledge, while beneficial, are not required for acceptance. Applicants must have excellent communication and writing skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Days of the week are flexible, but applicants should be able to commit to 20-30 hours per week for the summer term. Paid positions are funded as consultants using a rate determined by application type, education level, and location. I appreciate you sharing this opportunity with students, colleagues, and anyone interested. Most questions can be answered on the website, but I can be contacted directly at [email protected].
