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Geo-Launchpad


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Academic Level:
For most summer research programs, this is your upcoming status as of the fall. Always check with the individual program's website for details.

Undergraduate Students

Note: this opportunity encourages applications from community college students.

Description:
The Geo-Launchpad Program (GLP) is a paid summer internship program open to community college students that have an interest in geoscience. No research experience required!!

Geo-Launchpad provides community college students an opportunity to explore geoscience research and career pathways, meet other students and professionals in the field, grow skills in professional development, and develop research-ready skills.

In addition to a paid weekly stipend ($720/week), GLP provides free shared housing and travel to project location if needed. The program also provides funding for students to travel and present their work at a national science conference following the completion of the summer internship.

What is geoscience? Geoscience includes atmospheric science, anthropology, chemistry, earth science, engineering, environmental science, geography, geology, hydrology, mineralogy, paleontology, physics, technology, etc.

Visit our alumni page to see what other interns have worked on!


Participating Institution(s):
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EarthScope Consortium  (Lead)
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

Program Materials:
 • Program Website 
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This Program can be Described by:
Academic Disciplines:
Atmospheric Sciences
Chemistry
Environmental Sciences
Geography
Geological Sciences
Hydrology
Natural Resources
Physics
Spatial/Geographic Information Systems
STEM Fields

Keywords:
Advanced Networking
Earth System Science
Geodesy
Geography
Geosciences
Geospatial Modeling
Graduate School Preparation
Hydrogeology
Physical Sciences
Seismology

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This program is funded by:
National Science Foundation (NSF)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)


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