Good morning,
I am writing to inform you of 10-week paid research opportunities with the NASA DEVELOP National Program, open to current students, recent college graduates, and transitioning/early career professionals. Please pass this information, along with the attached
flyer, to those who may be interested.
NASA DEVELOP projects focus on helping local, national, and international communities address their environmental concerns by utilizing data collected by NASA's Earth-observing fleet of satellites. NASA DEVELOP operates at eleven locations across the country
at NASA Centers and other regional locations. This is a great opportunity for participants who are interested in practical applications of remote sensing and GIS, specifically in the field of Earth Science. Participants will work with NASA scientists, partner
organizations, and science advisors to learn about the use of NASA Earth science data for use in water resources, disaster management, ecological conservation, and other applications to address environmental community concerns.
Responsibilities for participants include literature review, data processing and analysis, and producing deliverables such as a technical report, presentation, and video. Although previous GIS or remote sensing knowledge is beneficial,
no previous experience in Earth science research is required to apply to NASA DEVELOP. This is a multi-disciplinary opportunity for all those interested in Earth science, and applicants from a diversity of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. Days of the week are flexible, but applicants should be able to commit to 20 – 29 hours per week during the term. The
position is paid on an hourly basis determined by education level and geographic location.
Details about this opportunity and how to apply can be found online at https://appliedsciences.nasa.gov/what-we-do/capacity-building/develop. Applications for
the spring 2024 term (January 22nd – March 29th) are due on October 6th, with recommendations due October 20th. A list of planned projects planned with their associated NASA DEVELOP locations is attached to this email. Please note that some DEVELOP
locations allow for in-person opportunities while others are virtual. For virtual locations, all accepted participants must work remotely from within the United States.
Please let me know if I can answer any questions about NASA DEVELOP or the process of applying to the program. Thank you for your time
Warmly,
Katie Caruso
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Katie Caruso (she/her: Why
Do Pronouns Matter?)
North Carolina Center Lead and Communications Fellow
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
NASA DEVELOP National Program