NASA DEVELOP National Program
Dates: September 16th – November 22, 2024
Application Window: May 6th-June 14th
What are the goals of the NASA Develop Program?
DEVELOP addresses environmental and public policy issues through interdisciplinary research projects that apply the lens of NASA Earth observations to community concerns around the globe. Bridging the gap between NASA Earth science and society, DEVELOP builds capacity in both participants and partner organizations to better prepare them to address the challenges that face our society and future generations. NASA DEVELOP projects focus on helping local, national, and international communities address their environmental concerns while utilizing NASA’s Earth observing fleet of satellites.
Teams of DEVELOP participants partner with decision makers to conduct rapid
feasibility projects that highlight relevant applications of Earth observing missions,
cultivate advanced skills, and increase understanding of NASA Earth science data and, technology. See the program flyer here.
Who should apply?
For the Fall 2024 term, NASA DEVELOP will operate at six locations across the country at NASA Centers and other regional locations.
This is a great opportunity for participants who are interested in practical applications of remote sensing and GIS, specifically in the field of Earth Science. Participants will work with NASA scientists, partner organizations, and science advisors to learn about the use of NASA Earth science data for use in water resources, disaster management, ecological conservation, and other applications to address environmental community concerns.
Opportunity and Application Details
Responsibilities will include: literature review, data processing and analysis, and producing deliverables, such as a technical report, presentation, and video. Previous GIS or remote sensing knowledge, while beneficial, is not required for acceptance. This is a multi-disciplinary opportunity for all those interested in Earth science and we encourage those in the social sciences, general science, engineering, computer science, etc. to apply.
Applicants must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. They must be over the age of 18 at the time of application, be a US citizen for in-person participation, non-citizens can apply for virtual opportunities.
Days of the week are flexible, but applicants should be able to commit to 20 – 29 hours per week during the term. The position is paid on an hourly basis that is determined by education level and working location.
The Fall 2024 application window will be open online from May 6th-June 14th, with the term taking place from September 16th-November 22nd. Please note some DEVELOP locations will allow for in-person opportunities while others will be completely virtual. For virtual locations, all accepted participants must work remotely from within the United States.
In-person Opportunities:
– CO – Fort Collins
– GA – Athens
– ID – Pocatello
– MA – Boston
Virtual Opportunities:
– CA – Ames
– CA – JPL
– CO – Fort Collins
– GSFC – Goddard
– MSFC – Marshall
– NC – Asheville
– VA – Langley
*Note: Not all locations are hosting projects for the Fall 2024 project term
More details about this opportunity and how to apply can be found online at https://appliedsciences.nasa.
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