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Apply for the 2018 NASA STEM Enhancement in Earth and Space Science Internship

STEM Enhancement in Earth and Space Science, or SEES, is a nationally competitive summer intern program for students in grades 10 and 11. NASA, the Texas Space Grant Consortium and The University of Texas at Austin Center for Space Research, or UT/CSR, have joined forces to provide this opportunity for high school students to increase their understanding of and interest in STEM careers. Scientists and engineers at UT/CSR are conducting NASA-supported research in astronomy, remote sensing and space geodetic techniques to help understand Earth systems, natural hazards and climate science. The SEES project provides selected students with exposure to Earth and space research. Participants will learn how to interpret NASA satellite data while working with scientists and engineers in their chosen area of work. 

 The summer 2018 internship requires students to complete distance learning activities prior to their arrival for the on-site internship in Austin, Texas, July 14-28. Housing, transportation and meals will be provided. Students are selected on the basis of their academic records, written application that includes essay questions, introduction video, letter of recommendation, and interest in STEM. 

 Applications are due March 1, 2018. For more information, visit http://www.tsgc.utexas.edu/sees-internship/ .Please email any questions about this opportunity to Margaret Baguio at baguio@tsgc.utexas.edu.

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