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Earth Intern Program
Earth Intern Program for Columbia University Undergraduates
Program dates: June 2nd - August 11th, 2009.
Sponsored by the Earth Institute, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Barnard College, and the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Columbia University
The Earth Intern Program offers the chance to experience scientific research as an undergraduate. The program is open to all Columbia College, Columbia Engineering, and Barnard students who have completed their junior or sophomore year in college with majors (or anticipated majors) in earth science, environmental science, chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, engineering or political science. Exceptional first-year students will also be considered. Graduating seniors are not eligible. Applicants should have an interest in conducting research in the Earth, atmospheric, or ocean sciences. Completion of at least two courses in Earth, atmospheric or ocean sciences is desirable. All students are required to have at least one year of calculus. Students undertaking research in geochemistry and chemical oceanography are required to have at least two semesters of college-level chemistry. Students undertaking research in marine biology are required to have at least two semesters of college-level biology. Students undertaking research in geophysics should have at least three semesters of college-level physics. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.
The program features:
- A hands-on research project under the supervision of a Columbia-affiliated scientist;
- special lectures, workshops and fieldtrips;
- free housing in an air-conditioned Columbia University dormitory;
- and a 10-week stipend of $4000
For more information and to view the listing of advisors and projects, download the Official 2009 Program Brochure (pdf) and the 2009 Project Descriptions (pdf)
Applications must be received by March 15, 2009.
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