| Title: |
Summer Internship Program: "Fluids in the Earth from Surface to Core" |
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Research Fields: |
The general theme of the internship program is "Fluids in the Earth from
Surface to Core". The concept of "fluids" is broadly defined to include
water in its various forms, other volatiles, silicate melts, and
materials in the earth's core. Research can involve field, analytical,
experimental, or theoretical study of geological fluids, and will range
from investigations of surface and near-surface fluid systems to deep
Earth processes in the lower crust, mantle, and core. |
| Institution: |
University of Minnesota
Department of Geology and
Geophysics |
| Location: |
Minneapolis, MN |
| Start Date: |
Preferred start date is May 31, with dorm check-in on Sunday, May 30 |
| Length: |
10 week internship, generally from the beginning of June
to mid August. However, dates are flexible - individual schedules can
be arranged to suit the student and faculty supervisor. Internships of
less than ten weeks may also be arranged. (Preferred start date is May
31, with dorm check-in on Sunday, May 30). |
| Contact: |
Should you have questions about an individual faculty member and his/her
research, you may contact the faculty member directly. The email
addresses are listed on their
individual web pages. |
| Eligibility: |
The program is open to non-University of Minnesota students majoring in
the geosciences or related fields. Those students who are currently in
their sophomore or junior year are eligible to apply. Students must be
citizens or permanent residents of the United States. |
| Application deadline: |
February 6, 2009 |
| Application Requirements: |
The application must include the following items:
- Cover letter with your mailing address, telephone number,
university/college, and email address. Please include in the letter
your top three choices for research areas and describe any
experience you have with computer software/programming.
- One letter of recommendation from a professor who can vouch for
your research experience and/or potential.
- One original copy of undergraduate transcript(s).
All application materials other than the transcript(s) may be sent by
email.
Send application materials, and direct questions about the program
to:
Sharon Kressler
Re: Summer Internship Program
Department of Geology & Geophysics
310 Pillsbury Dr. S.E.
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN 55455
email:
kress004@umn.edu
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| Compensation: |
* A stipend of at least $4400 will be provided for a 10 week
program. In addition, funds are available to pay for travel to and from
Minneapolis (up to $350/intern).
* For students from outside the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, housing is
provided. Interns will live in double rooms in University of Minnesota
dormitories, and are responsible for their own meals.
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| Web Site: |
http://www.geo.umn.edu/dept/programs/intern.html#program |
| Additional Notes: |
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