Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory

Summer Internship Program for Undergraduates 

Title: Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Summer Internship Program for Undergraduates 
Research Fields: Earth Science, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering, Ocean Sciences, Geochemistry, Chemical Oceanography
Institution: Columbia University, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Location: Palisades, NY
Start Date: June 4, 2008
Length: 10 weeks (June 4-August 6)
Contact:

Dr. Dallas Abbott
Summer Internship Program
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Palisades, New York 10964
Email: dallas@ldeo.columbia.edu

Eligibility:

The program is open to US citizens or permanent residents who have completed their junior or sophomore year in college with majors in earth science, environmental science, chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, or engineering. Neither graduating seniors nor international students are eligible. Applicants should have an interest in conducting research in the Earth or ocean sciences. Two previous Earth- or ocean-science courses are desirable if they are available to the student. All students are required to have at least one year of calculus. Students choosing research in geochemistry and chemical oceanography are required to have at least two semesters of college-level chemistry. Students choosing research in marine biology are required to have at least two semesters of college-level biology. Students choosing research in geophysics should have at least three semesters of college-level physics. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

Application deadline: March 1, 2008
Application Requirements:

There is an online application form.  It is posted at:  http://eesc.columbia.edu/resources/internships/lamont/Application/
 

Compensation:
  • free housing in an air-conditioned Columbia dormitory;
  • and a 10-week stipend of $4000.
  • Web Site: http://eesc.columbia.edu/resources/internships/lamont/index.html
    Additional Notes: download the official 2007 program brochure (pdf).

     

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