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2010 Undergraduate Summer Research in Seismology (REU)
| Primary Institution: | IRIS Consortium |
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| City: | Placements vary annually |
| State: | DC |
| Job Duration: | 9 to 11 weeks |
| Class Requirement: | Completed Freshman Year |
| Citizenship Requirement: | U.S. Citizen |
| Minimum GPA: | none |
| Position Type: | Research |
| Discipline(s): | Geophysics Seismology Geology Geosciences Physics |
| Description: | Are you an undergraduate physics major, interested in working in an applied field on exciting Earth science projects? If so, consider applying for an IRIS Summer Undergraduate Internship. Once selected, your summer experience will begin with a one-week orientation at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; May 31 to June 4, 2010 (for those students whose quarter has not yet completed, alternative arrangements can be made). The goal of the orientation period is to develop a strong sense of community among interns, provide training in distance collaboration and introduce you to some of the most exciting aspects of modern seismology. Following this week you will spend 8 to 10 weeks working on a seismological research project with researchers at an IRIS member intuition (varys annually). Research projects may involve the deployment of seismic instruments in the field (within the US or internationally), and/or analyses of seismic data in a lab setting with the ultimate goal of producing results to be presented at a national scientific meeting. Each project will provide you with ample opportunities to: conduct research with state of the art geophysical data and leading researchers at IRIS institutions, develop an understanding of scientific inquiry, including designing and conducting scientific investigations, defending scientific arguments, and preparing publications, gather, manage, and convey information, using various skills, strategies, resources, and, learn, use, and evaluate technologies for the collection and study of geophysical data. Your summer research project will culminate with the opportunity to experience the exciting atmosphere of a professional meeting, while presenting your results. In the past, most interns and their hosts have chosen to present at the Fall American Geophysical Union (AGU) meeting held in San Francisco in early December. Funding to attend a professional meeting is included. |
| Stipend: | $550/Week |
| Benefits: | Travel Reimbursement Travel room and board to attend one scientific meeting to present your research. |
| Application Deadline: | 02/01/2010 |
| Job Website: | http://www.iris.edu/internship/ |
| Additional Information: | The IRIS Consortium is a not-for-profit, university research consortium. |
Research/Internship Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Michael Hubenthal IRIS Consortium 1200 New York Ave NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20005 Email: hubenth@iris.edu Phone: (607) 777-4612 |
