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Hello geographers,

There is an exciting, PAID, internship opportunity through NASA called NASA DEVELOP. The newest location for the program is associated with NCDC, located in Asheville, North Carolina. The leader for this location (Lance Watkins) wanted to visit us to tell us about the program, but was unable to do so due to the weather. Applications for the summer term are due 2/27 and there are recommendation letters required, so this is time sensitive. I think this is a great opportunity to network with people involved with NASA and NCDC, and may be of particular interest to those hoping to enter into this type of career. A few words from the program sponsor:

NASA DEVELOP is a capacity building program with NASA's Applied Science Program. NASA DEVELOP is a paid opportunity and is open to anyone 18 years+ and includes current students (undergraduate through PhD), recent graduates, and transitioning professionals. Working in a team environment, participants work closely with end-users and project partners on a 10-week project. Projects highlight the many different ways NASA earth observations can be used to address environmental issues. DEVELOP projects focus on at least one of the nine NASA application areas; water resources, oceans, weather, climate, disasters, health and air quality, ecological forecasting, agriculture, and energy. There are a total of 14 DEVELOP locations in the US. One of the newest and closest to University of Tennessee-Knoxville is at NOAA's National Climatic Data Center.

The program is an excellent opportunity and aims to foster personal and professional growth in it's participants. The Summer term is from June 1st through August 7th and the application window is currently open until February 27th. Applicants can apply online and are free to contact Lance Watkins (NCDC DEVELOP Center Lead) via email: [log in to unmask] or phone: 828-271-4330

Best,

Kelsey