Astrobiology
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About SUGIA
At a Glance 09.14.2007
What is it?
The 2008 Summer Undergraduate Internship in Astrobiology is a ten-week internship in astrobiology during the summer of 2008 at Goddard Space Flight Center. Students will receive a stipend in addition to housing at the University of Maryland.
When is it?
The 2008 SUIA program will begin on May 27 and end on August 1, 2008.
Who are we?
The Goddard Center for Astrobiology is one of sixteen lead teams in the NASA Astrobiology Institute. We are a collaborative team of scientists whose interest is in understanding how life emerges from cosmic and planetary precursors.
Who can apply?
Undergraduate science and engineering majors in sophomore or junior standing at any accredited university.
What sort of research will be done?
Research projects may include developing instruments designed for in situ analysis of organic materials, synthesizing and analyzing cosmic ice or smoke in a laboratory, searching for and analyzing exoplanetary atmospheres, and analyzing infrared spectra from planetary bodies in search of organic molecules. Our team uses state of the art laboratory and observational equipment to perform our research. Depending on the project, students may get the opportunity to utilize our laboratory facilities.
Why should I apply?
The SUIA program is the only program of its kind on the east coast of the United States. NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center is conveniently located near Washington, D. C.
How does the program work?
During the internship, students will participate in a research program with one of our team members at Goddard Space Flight Center. Each week, all students will meet with one of our members to learn more about their research. Some of our team members use radio telescopes for their research; hence all students will participate in a weekend-long field trip to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in Green Bank, West Virginia to see the world’s largest moveable radio telescope. Students will be expected to present their research results in poster form at a forum at the end of the program.
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