URISE NewsRecent news posted to the URISE website.http://www.iris.edu/internship2024-01-04T11:18:00-05:00URISEURISE now part of RESESShttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/urise_now_part_of_resessBeginning in 2024, the URISE internship program has been merged into our continuing RESESS internship program. You can find more information about RESESS, including how to apply, by visiting EarthScope's internships page at earthscope.org/internships.2024-01-04T11:18:00-05:00Survey finds most alumni employed in the geosciences, but across a variety of employment sectorshttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/alumni_of_iris_internship_programSince 1998 the IRIS Undergraduate Internship Program has provided research experiences for 216 undergraduates interested in exploring the fields of seismology/geophysics. Prior to participating, a majority of students indicate an intention to go to graduate school. However, few are set on seismology/geophysics as their career field. For example, when identifying reasons for participating in the IRIS internship program, the three most frequently selected reason to participate in the program are; “I wanted to do something different than what I had done before” (59%), “The research project(s) sounded interesting” (54%), and “I wanted to know if geophysics was for me” (47%).
The results from a 2018 longitudinal tracking survey summarized in a white-paper report Investigating the academic pathways and careers of alumni of the IRIS Undergraduate Internship Program (1998 – 2018) (Hubenthal, 2019) indicates that the program has long-term impacts on the participants. For example, the program increases most participants’ interest in the geosciences and provides a range of benefits that participants perceived as very influential to their educational/career trajectories. Specifically, the survey found that 77.4% of tracked alumni are either engaged in a geoscience career or advanced degree program*. Documenting alumni experiences has revealed some common educational pathways post participation, and illustrates alumni are employed across a spectrum of employment sectors (e.g. some non-geoscience careers include a wall street analyst, a Hollywood stunt actor, operator of a family business, and an entrepreneur with their own tech startup... to name a few). The analysis of alumni’s career pathways and ultimate employment also reveals variability for subpopulations, especially populations traditionally underrepresented in the geosciences. The causes and implications of such variability are being explored further through additional research.
Longitudinal data about the academic pathways and careers of alumni was collected via an online tracking system that periodically invites alumni to “update” their existing information with the program. In June of 2018, an invitation was sent to 216 alumni. This effort generated responses from 169 alumni (69.4%). To achieve a more complete picture of alumni career pathways, responses were supplemented with an additional 18 surveys that were manually verified and updated by IRIS staff. These 18 surveys consisted of alumni who had completed a 2014 survey and had publicly available information on online which allowed IRIS staff to verify the accuracy of the information or update as needed. As a result, the combined effort generated a total of 187 completed surveys for a total response rate of 87.0%.
*Note that because the survey was conducted in June, the unemployed category primarily contains recent graduates that have not yet started to seek work (e.g. backpacking in Europe for the summer after graduation).
1 - Hubenthal, M. (2019). Investigating the academic pathways and careers of alumni of the IRIS Undergraduate Internship Program (1998 – 2018). Retreived from https://www.iris.edu/hq/files/programs/education_and_outreach/Evaluation/Investigating_career_pathways_v1.pdf2019-06-17T09:14:00-04:00Seismology Student Workshophttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/seismology_student_workshopGraduate students are invited to participate in the upcoming Seismology Student Workshop to be held March 15th-17th, 2023, at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in Palisades, New York. The application deadline is January 30, 2023. This workshop is completely student-run and organized with the aim of bringing together graduate students who conduct research in seismology and earthquake-related fields. [This workshop is only open to graduate students, so we encourage advisors to notify their students about this opportunity!]
This is the first time in 3 years the workshop will be in person, and we intend to build on the success of our previous workshops by providing a friendly environment that fosters in-depth scientific discussion. Topics related to the scope of this workshop include but are not limited to:
Seismic imaging of tectonic processes
Tomographic/inverse techniques
Earthquake source processes
Rock mechanics
Seismic anisotropy
Seismicity and tremor
The format will be a series of talks and poster sessions that take place over the course of the two days. Thanks to a sponsorship from the Seismological Society of America, we will cover the cost of accommodation, meals, and refreshments and provide transport between the hotel and Lamont each day during the workshop. Registration preference will be given to those who submit abstracts.
For more information, please visit our website or find us on Facebook.
If you are interested in attending, please complete and submit the Online Application Form.
A title, abstract, and an optional figure must be submitted to be considered for an oral or poster session.
The application deadline is JANUARY 30, 2023. We will inform attendees about their application status by mid-February.2023-01-09T14:13:00-05:00Applications Now Being Accepted for Summer 2023https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/applications_summer_2023URISE is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the summer of 2023! If you are an undergraduate math, physics, geoscience or computer science student interested in exploring Earth and developing new skills, please consider applying! The deadline for applications has been extended to February 10th with letters of reference due by February 15th. Our program has proven to be a successful stepping stone for careers in oil & gas industry, academia, federal and state governments, and in a variety other geo-technical fields.
URISE Interns...
Build lasting connections with like-minded students interested in using their quantitative skills to better understand Earth
Are funded to travel to their mentor’s institution and conduct independent research
Receive a stipend of $600/week + $200/week for subsistence for 8 to 11 weeks
Have fun while learning critical skills that have led over 78% of alumni to pursue geoscience careers in federal and state governments, academia, industry, and as independent consultants
Receive full funding to present their independent research at the Fall American Geophysical Union conference
Are diverse in gender, race and ethnicity, age, disability status, and academic standing… YOU could be next!
To learn more about the program, the types of research interns conduct through the program, and to apply, please visit https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/interns.2022-12-22T11:46:00-05:002022 IRIS Interns at the Fall AGU Meetinghttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/2022_iris_interns_at_the_fall_agu_meetingIt is that time of the year again! IRIS interns are again presenting at the Fall Meeting of AGU! Presentations at a professional conference is a critical component of the IRIS Undergraduate Internship Program. Such presentations provide interns with the opportunity to share the expertise and knowledge they have developed through the research process and places their work within the broader context of other ongoing research. While at the conference interns have a tremendous opportunity to interact with other students and researchers about their work, while gaining exposure to the fullness of Earth science research as a viable career option.
This year, ten IRIS Undergraduate interns will be presenting their work at the 2022 Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union. If you will be at AGU, please take a few moments to stop by and check out their work and talk with them about their experiences! A list of the IRIS Intern presentationsis in the table below w/ links to the Fall Meeting schedule so you can add their presentation to your meeting calendar. You can also download a list of presentations to take with you!
Student, Institution
Mentor, Institution
Project
Session
William Chen, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Z. Peng, Georgia Tech
Preliminary Relocation Results from a Temporary Seismic Deployment Around the Source Zone of the 1886 M 7 South Carolina Earthquake
S45A-13
Alaura Custard, University of Kansas
I. Stone & E. Wirth, USGS
Using HVSR to Assess Seismic Site Effects in Oregon’s Tualatin Basin
S25D-0202
Suzie Duran, Cal Poly Pomona
D. Fee, U. of Alaska Fairbanks
Investigation of atmospheric acoustic wave signals from the January 15th, 2022 Hunga, Tonga volcanic eruption recorded by Alaska’s dense network of multi-sensor stations
V25E-0125
Leah Jaffe, University of Vermont
A. Newman, Georgia Tech
Shaking it Up: Analyzing the Utility of Raspberry Shake Seismometers to Determine Radiated Earthquake Energy
S22D-0191
Ula Jones, Western Washington University
C. Dalton, Brown University
Rayleigh Wave Phase Velocity and Attenuation Tomography of Alaska using the EarthScope Transportable Array
T25E-0165
Chris Justiniano, University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez
H. DeShon, Southern Methodist University
A Deep Learning Approach for Induced Seismicity in Azle-Reno, North Texas
ED35D-0566
Eve Paulson, Harvey Mudd College
C. Lynner - U. of Delaware - Newark
Variable Anisotropy in the Upper Plate of the Alaska-Aleutian Subduction Zone Examined Using Local-S Shear Wave Splitting
DI15B-0019
Andrew Sparks, University of Oregon
E. Berg, Sandia National Laboratories
Detection of Convective Vortices on Infrasound Sensors through Cross-Correlation and Template Matching
P22E-2124
Anna Teurman, Gustavus Adolphus College
S. Burdick, Wayne State University
A Probabilistic Model of Mantle Transition Zone Discontinuities from Auto-picked Precursor Data
DI22B-0007
Cherilyn Toro, University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez
C. Lynner - U. of Delaware - Newark
Local-S Shear Wave Splitting and Mantle Wedge Dynamics in the Alaska Aleutian Subduction Zone
DI15B-00202022-12-06T14:00:00-05:002023 Internship Application Opening Soonhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/2023_internship_application_opening_soon2023 is right around the corner and we're looking forward to hosting another stellar set of interns. We expect to open the internship application by mid to late December. If you'd like to be notified when our application page is posted, please visit this google form to provide your contact info and we'll give you a heads up.
In the meantime, please be sure to check out all the info on our website, including the FAQ (linked at the top of the page) for common questions and answers.2022-12-01T14:14:00-05:00Program alumni recognized for prestigious GFRPhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/program_alumni_recognized_for_prestigious_gfrpPlease join us in celebrating the success of the following alumni! These students are being recognized as either awardees or honorable mentions of the Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP).
Awardees
Cameron Brown (2019) - Geochemistry
Katherine Lutz (2018) - Planetary Science
Olivia Paschall (2016) - Geophysics
Yuri Tamama (2021) - Tectonics
Honorable Mention
Liam Moser (2019) - Marine Geology and Geophysics
The GFRP, funded by the National Science Foundation, is a highly competitive program because it recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported STEM disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited US institutions. The five-year fellowship includes three years of financial support including an annual stipend of $34,000 and a cost of education allowance of $12,000 to the institution that students. We are excited for these students as their funding allows them to take the reigns of their education and their scientific research! Congratulations! 2022-04-12T15:33:00-04:00Summer Interns Present Research at the 2021 Fall AGU Meetinghttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/iris_interns_present_research_at_the_2021_fall_agu_meetingWhether virtual or in person, presenting research at a professional conference is a critical component of the IRIS Undergraduate Internship Program. Such presentations provide interns with the opportunity to share the expertise and knowledge they have developed through the research process and places their work within the broader context of other ongoing research. While at the conference interns have a tremendous opportunity to interact with other students and researchers about their work, while gaining exposure to the fullness of Earth science research as a viable career option.
This year, eleven IRIS Undergraduate interns will be presenting their work at the 2021 Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union. If you will be there physically or virtuall, please take a few moments to check out their work and talk with them about their experiences! A list of the IRIS Intern presentations can be downloaded HERE!. 2022-01-20T11:07:00-05:00Applications OPEN for summer 2022!https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/applications_open_for_summer_2022The applications are now OPEN! We are looking forward to the IRIS internship program's 24th year of operation... which means meeting another great set of applicants! If you are interested iusing your math, physics, and geoscience knowledge to study the solid Earth, we can't wait to receive an application from you! Click here for more information about the program and to apply. Don't hesitate to contact us if you questions about the program and its operations. 2022-01-20T11:00:00-05:00The applications for summer 2022 are open!https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/the_applications_for_summer_2022_are_openThe applications are now OPEN! We are looking forward to the IRIS internship program's 24th year of operation... which means meeting another great set of applicants! If you are interested iusing your math, physics, and geoscience knowledge to study the solid Earth, we can't wait to receive an application from you! Click here for more information about the program and to apply. Don't hesitate to contact us if you questions about the program and its operations. 2021-12-16T20:24:00-05:002021 IRIS Interns at the FALL AGU Meetinghttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/2021_iris_interns_at_fall_aguWhether virtual or in person, presenting research at a professional conference is a critical component of the IRIS Undergraduate Internship Program. Such presentations provide interns with the opportunity to share the expertise and knowledge they have developed through the research process and places their work within the broader context of other ongoing research. While at the conference interns have a tremendous opportunity to interact with other students and researchers about their work, while gaining exposure to the fullness of Earth science research as a viable career option.
This year, eleven IRIS Undergraduate interns will be presenting their work at the 2021 Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union. If you will be there physically or virtuall, please take a few moments to check out their work and talk with them about their experiences! A list of the IRIS Intern presentations can be downloaded, or the table below links to the Fall Meeting schedule so you can add their presentation to your meeting calendar.
Student, Institution
Project
Paper Presentation
Anneke Avery, Calvin College
Array Processing of Receiver Functions Across the Southern Alaska Cordillera Using 400 Nodal Seismometers
T55A-0053
Gwyn (Owyn) Colwell, Beloit College
Effect of Sensor Mis-Orientations On Short-Period Love Wave Phase Dispersion Measurements in Africa
T25B-0173
Savannah Devine, Appalachian State University
The Impact of Fault Friction Behaviors on Estimated Ground Motions in the Cascadia Subduction Zone
T35B-0201
Amanda (Mandy) Jackson, University of Washington
Utilizing Machine Learning and Matched Filter Techniques to Expand the 2011-2012 Summerville, South Carolina Earthquake Catalog
S45E-0351
Estevan Munguia, University of Colorado Boulder
High Frequency Seismic Interferometric Measurements and Characterization of StimulationvInduced Velocity Changes in the EGS Collab Experiment 1: Evaluation of the Stretching Method
S25B-0223
Maxim Altan-Lu Shapovalov, UC Riverside
High-Frequency Seismic Interferometry and Monitoring of Stimulation Induced Velocity Changes in the EGS Collab Experiment 1
S25B-0224
Jack Sheehan, Rice University
Machine Learning Detection of P-Waves in Laboratory Acoustic Emission Events to Understand the Mechanics of Deep-Focus Earthquakes
S35D-0249
Yuri Tamama, Princeton University
Autoadaptive Bayesian Construction of Short-period Phase Velocity Maps and Uncertainties Across Africa
T25B-0176
Cameron Wang, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Identifying lava bombs in seismometer data during the 2018 Kilauea eruption
V25D-0153
Joshua Watzak, Texas A&M University
Variability and Precision of Acoustic-to-Seismic Coupling from Explosions Recorded Across Albuquerque Seismological Laboratory
S55C-0161
Jalissa Weekes, Fort Valley State University
Automated Post Wildfire Debris Flow Detection using Seismic Data
S55B-01422021-12-09T11:34:00-05:00Application Period Closed -Thanks!https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/application_period_closed_thanksMany thanks to everyone who applied to participate in the IRIS Undergraduate Internship Program for summer 2021. We are grateful for everyone's interest in the program! Our team will begin reviewing application materials soon after February 15th and we hope to notify applicants of their status by early in March. We also anticipate having a better understanding regarding the in person vs. remote operation of the program at that time. 2021-02-09T07:19:00-05:00Application Deadline Extended to February 8thhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/application_deadline_extended_to_february_8thBecause the pandemic has pushed back the start date for the spring semester at many institutions, the IRIS internship program will accept student applications through February 8th. Letters of recommendation will still be due by February 15th. Thus, If you have just heard about the program, we would welcome your application! Learn more and apply here!2021-02-03T09:35:00-05:00Learning Opportunity for Seismology Grad Studentshttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/learning_opportunity_for_seismology_grad_studentsThe Seismology Student Workshop, organized completely by and for seismology graduate students, is back!
The 2021 Seismology Student Workshop will be held VIRTUALLY from Monday March 22 to Thursday March 25, 2021. Due to ongoing COVID-19 concerns, this year's workshop will be held completely online using primarily Zoom, Slack, and gather.town. Our program includes four half-days of presentations, interactive workshops, and networking events featuring:
~ Hands-on workshops where grad students demonstrate current and popular seismic methods
~ "Lightning Poster Sessions" : 2-min oral presentations with downloadable PDF posters
~ Career panels with current and former SSW participants working in academia, industry, and government
~ Live 15-min oral presentations
~ Games (Among Us, anyone?), gather.town break-out sessions, and other fun virtual icebreakers!
There is NO registration fee this year, we just ask for your engaged participation! We will be holding the workshop within New York working hours (EST, UTC -5). For more information about the workshop, or to see previous programs, please visit our website:
https://seismologystudentworkshop.weebly.com/
A title, abstract, an optional figure must be submitted to be considered for an oral or poster session. Submission deadline is Friday February 5th, 2021 by 11:59PM ET.
Application Link
An enormous thanks to the Seismological Society of America (SSA) for their generous support!
We hope to see you in March!2021-01-11T15:19:00-05:00Summer 2021 Application Open!https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/summer_2021_application_openWe missed running the program in 2020 due to COVID. However, things are looking brighter for the summer 2021*. Thus we are super excited to announce that the application process for summer of 2021 is now OPEN! IRIS looks forward to receiving applications from undergraduate students representing the full spectrum of society, as well as students with lived experiences such as students with disabilities, veterans, and non-traditional students! Learn more about the program and apply!
Additionally, we wanted to alert everyone that we also intend to run a second iteration of the Seismology Skill Building Workshop in summer 2021. More details on this opportunity will follow in the comming months.
*Looking ahead - While it is extremely difficult to predict what the status of the pandemic will be at that point, we will run some version of our program during the summer of 2021. What that program will look like will, of course, vary depending on the situation nationally. Our aim is to operate the program normally and in person if at all possible. However, if that is not possible we have a outlined a spectrum of possibilities from this end member, all the way out to a 100% virtual model. The exact plan won't be determined until sometime closer to March 2021 and we will do our best to keep applicants updated. 2020-12-17T14:33:00-05:00Looking forward to seeing you during the summer of 2021https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/looking_forward_to_seeing_you_during_the_summer_of_2021Like many of you, the IRIS Undergraduate Internship Program is eagerly looking forward to summer 2021. While it is extremely difficult to predict what the status of the pandemic will be at that point, we will run some version of our program during the summer of 2021. What that program will look like will, of course, vary depending on the situation nationally. Our aim is to operate the program normally and in person if at all possible. However, if that is not possible we have a outlined a spectrum of possibilities from this end member, all the way out to a 100% virtual model. The exact plan won't be determined until sometime closer to March 2021 and we will do our best to keep applicants updated.
In the meantime, keep checking back to this page as we are anticipating opening the applications for students sometime in either late November or early December. 2020-10-26T14:42:00-04:00Seismology Skill Building Workshop - Summer 2020https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/seismology_skill_building_workshop_-_summer_2020The response to the Seismology Skill Building Workshop has been overwhelming with over 1200 registrations received! Since this response was more than we had anticipated, registrations closed a few days early. We also limited participation to our target audience of undergraduates. We hope to offer other workshops directed to graduate students in the future as there clearly is a demand. Even with these limitations on participation, this skill building workshop has become a truly global effort as you can see in the plot below! The 758 undergraduate registrants represent 60 different countries! We are excited to work with each undergraduate to increase their skills in working with seismic data!2020-06-03T08:04:00-04:00Seismology Skill Building Workshop - Summer 2020https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/seismology_skill_building_workshop_summer_2020While the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to the suspension of the 2020 Undergraduate Internship Program, IRIS remains committed to the developing the Next Generation of Seismologists. To this end, the IRIS Education and Outreach program is offering a FREE seismology skill building workshop for any undergraduate (e.g. computer science, geophysics, geology, math, physics, engineering) student seeking to build skills in working with seismic data and scientific computing. The workshop will run every other week from June 1, 2020 through August 28, 2020. The goals of this workshop are to increase students'...
• interest in taking additional course work in seismology and scientific computing,
• self-efficacy in using seismic data, and
• competitiveness in the graduate school or summer REU application process.
Follow the link for more details and registration information.
2020-05-15T10:57:00-04:00Program suspended for Summer 2020https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/program_suspended_for_summer_2020The continued spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is generating increasing uncertainty across the many college campuses, USGS facilities, and national labs that collaborate with IRIS to offer our summer intern research program. This uncertainty has created significant complications for nearly all logistics and operations of the program and these complications can be expected to last well into the summer and possibly beyond. Therefore, it is with great regret that we announce that the IRIS Undergraduate Internship Program has been suspended for the summer of 2020. This decision was not an easy one as we recognize that this program provides valuable outside-the-classroom learning, direct research experience, financial support, community, and career development for the future of our field. However, we cannot in good conscience make offers for this summer, given the likelihood that many university campuses and research labs may be closed, particularly to outside students.
We are grateful for the continued interest from students and support from the entire IRIS community. We look forward to the continued development of the Next Generation of Seismologists in summer 2021. 2020-03-19T13:34:00-04:00Scholarship opportunity in geophysical instrumentationhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/scholarship_opportunity_in_geophysical_instrumentationThe Paros Scholarships in Geophysical Instrumentation were established through the generosity of Jerome M. Paros to support graduate students with a demonstrated interest in geophysical instrumentation and precise field measurements in seismology, atmospheric sciences, or ocean sciences. This $5000 scholarship is awarded to three students each year to help build a solid pool of talent working on and interested in geophysical instrumentation. Learn more and apply! 2020-02-10T07:41:00-05:002020 CIDER Summer Programhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/2020_cider_summer_programJune 28 - July 24, 2020
“Earth as an Inhabited World”
CIDER announces their annual summer program on behalf of the geosciences community. CIDER is an inter-disciplinary synthesis center, research incubator, and research framework for tackling the fundamental question of the nature of global geodynamic processes. CIDER has a strong emphasis on cross-disciplinary training of early-career scientists. It aids communication across disciplines and scientific generations and provides mentorship and research opportunities for the next generation of solid earth scientists. The ultimate goal is to understand the origin, evolution, and dynamics of the Earth and planets.
This summer program focuses on the evolution of physical and chemical conditions that allowed life to gain a foothold. This broad program will cover the details of planetary formation and the subsequent evolution of this initial state through the early Earth and through the onset of plate tectonics. At each stage, we explore the interplay between Earth’s surface environment and the evolution of the interior. Lectures and tutorials will be organized around four topical subdivisions: planetary formation and interiors, surfaces and their habitability, atmospheres and climate, and planetary processes and observations (including exoplanets). The organizers and program committee can be found at https://deep-earth.org/summer20
The program features a 4 week tutorial and research program for about 40 advanced graduate students and postdocs. We also welcome scientists at assistant professor/researcher level (and higher) to participate in any part of the program, with a minimum commitment of 2 weeks.
The summer program will be held on the campus of University of California, Santa Barbara. It is supported by the NSF/CSEDI program. Applications are invited for both senior and junior participate at
https://www.deep-earth.org/summer20
Follow the link to the application page. Application deadline: Feb. 28, 20202020-01-06T15:23:00-05:00Lamont-Doherty Seismology Student Workshop - March 18-20, 2020https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/seismology_student_workshop_2020This workshop is completely student-run and organized with the aim of bringing together graduate students who conduct research in seismology and earthquake-related fields. [This workshop is only open to graduate students, so we encourage advisors to notify their students about this opportunity!]
We intend to build on the success of our previous workshops in providing a friendly environment that fosters in-depth scientific discussion. Topics related to the scope of this workshop include but are not limited to:
Seismic imaging of tectonic processes
Tomographic/inverse techniques
Earthquake source processes
Rock mechanics
Seismic anisotropy
Seismicity and tremor
The format will be a series of 25-minute talks and poster sessions that take place over the course of the two days. Registration will be $50 due by the beginning of the workshop. Thanks to a sponsorship from the Seismological Society of America, this fee will cover three nights of hotel lodging for the nights of Wednesday March 18th, Thursday the 19th, and Friday the 20th, as well as all meals and refreshments during the workshop. We have limited funds to subsidize transportation to the workshop. Registration preference will be given to those who submit abstracts.
For more information, please visit our website or find us on Facebook.
If you are interested in attending, please complete and submit the Online Application Form.
A title, abstract, and an optional figure must be submitted to be considered for an oral or poster session.
The application deadline is JANUARY 10, 2020. We will inform attendees about their application status by the end of January. Please feel free to forward this to other students you know that might be interested.
We hope to see you in March!
Organizing Committee:
Rachel, Genevieve, Joshua, Chris, Theresa, and Michelle2019-11-26T12:53:00-05:002019 IRIS Internship Alumni Receptionhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/2019_iris_internship_alumni_receptionCelebrate the successes of this year’s internship cohort. Catch up with our old friends from past years. Make new connections to expand your network across years.
WHEN: December 10, 2019 from 6–8 PM
WHERE: Le Colonial, 20 Cosmo Place #6413, San Francisco, CA
Appetizers will be served.
Please RSVP by 12/4 to Krystin Poitra <Krystin.Poitra@iris.edu>
If your schedule changes at the last minute you are of course welcome.2019-11-25T14:14:00-05:00Applications now being accepted for Summer 2020https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/applications_summer_2020The IRIS Undergraduate Internship Program is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the summer of 2020!. If you are an undergraduate math, physics, geoscience or computer science student interested in exploring Earth and developing new skills, please consider applying! The deadline for applications is February 1st with letters of reference due by February 15th. Our program has proven to be a successful stepping stone for careers in oil & gas industry, academia, federal and state governments, and in a variety other geo-technical fields.
IRIS Undergraduate Interns...
Build lasting connections with like-minded students interested in using their quantitative skills to better understand Earth
Are funded to travel to their mentor’s institution and conduct independent research
Receive a weekly stipend of $600 + $200 for subsistence for 8 to 11 weeks
Have fun while learning critical skills that have led over 78% of alumni to pursue geoscience careers in federal and state governments, academia, industry, and as independent consultants.
Receive full funding to present their independent research at the Fall American Geophysical Union conference
Are diverse in gender, race and ethnicity, age, disability status, and academic standing… YOU could be next!
To learn more about the program, the types of research interns conduct through the program, and to apply, please visit https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/interns.2019-11-11T12:02:00-05:002019 IRIS Interns at the FALL AGU Meetinghttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/2019_iris_interns_at_the_fall_agu_meetingPresenting research at a professional conference is a critical component of the IRIS Undergraduate Internship Program. Such presentations provide interns with the opportunity to share the expertise and knowledge they have developed through the research process and places their work within the broader context of other ongoing research. While at the conference interns have a tremendous opportunity to interact with other students and researchers about their work, while gaining exposure to the fullness of Earth science research as a viable career option. Of course, numerous networking opportunities with internship alumni and potential graduate advisors abound are facilitated by the IRIS Internship program.
This year, all 15 IRIS Undergraduate Interns will be presenting their work at the 2019 Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union. If you will be there, please take a few moments to check out their work and talk with them about their experiences! A list of the IRIS Intern presentations at the 2019 Fall AGU can be downloaded, or the table below links to the Fall Meeting schedule so you can add their presentation to your meeting calendar. Also, while at AGU, you may also be interested in learning more about the Anti-Harassment/Discrimination curriculum used by the program.
Presentation Title
Presentation Number
Brink, Trey
Seismic Signature of Highly Resistive South-Eastern North American Lithosphere
T21G-0427
Brown, Cameron
Slab Stagnation in Australasia, and Why Convecting Material Becomes Trapped in the Mid Mantle
S13C-0441
Czech, Theresa
Seismic Velocity Structure and Ground Motion Amplification in the Seattle and Tacoma Sedimentary Basins
S11D-0379
Dabney, Page
An Updated Analysis of Australian Lithospheric Structure Using Sp Receiver Functions
T21G-0436
Davidson, Ben
Shear Wave Velocity Structure Beneath Alaska from Rayleigh Wave Amplification and Phase Velocity
T41F-0305
Estrada, Lucas
Characterizing Sea Ice Modulations of Seismic Noise using the Alaska Transportable Array
S23D-0660
Fintel, Alysa
Using Local Seismicity Recorded on Large-N Array to Identify Reflections off the Mid-Crustal Socorro Magma Body in the Rio Grande Rift
S21H-0613
Gardner, Christyna
Constraining the Properties of a Subglacial Lake in Northwest Greenland with Active Source Seismology
NS11B-0631
Given, Paige
Analysis of Seismic Azimuthal Anisotropy for Lithospheric Structure and Dynamics near the New Madrid Seismic Zone
S41D-0562
Moser, Liam
Africa’s Lithospheric Structure from R-Vp Stacking of Receiver Functions
T21G-0424
Ries, Rosie
Analyzing Microseismicity Triggered by the DAG-2 Chemical Explosion Using Fiber Optic DAS Data
S11E-0406
Scholz, Kathryn
Investigating Seismic Anisotropy below the Central Midwest by Shear Wave Splitting Analysis
S41D-0564
Slivicki, Steve
Seismic characterization of the Seattle fault deformation front: hazard implications for downtown Seattle, Washington
S33E-0632
Ruiz, Mario
Crustal velocity changes during 2018 Sierra Negra volcanic eruption, Galápagos, using ambient noise
V43B-05
Vazquez Caamal, Miriam Lizzeth
Simulating the tsunami of the great 1787 M8.6 earthquake on the Mexican Pacific coast: implications for present day hazards
NH43F-09982019-10-14T10:47:00-04:002016 Intern expands project into full publication!https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/2016_intern_expands_project_into_full_publicationIn 2016, IRIS intern Liam Toney and his mentor Rob Abbott of Sandia National Labs focused on developing velocity models and tomographic images for Yucca Flat, Nevada to aid in the physical modeling of Source Physics Experiment data (a series of chemical detonations of varying yields emplaced in different media at various depths). Since the summer of 2016, the two, along with their co-authors, have expanded their work which was recently published in the Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America. Please join us in congratulating Liam, Rob and all their co-authors (including Tori Finlay, who was an IRIS intern at Sandia in 2015) on this acomplishment! Liam is currently a graduate research assistant at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute.
You can read a summary of the work or the full citation is below.
Liam D. Toney, Robert E. Abbott, Leiph A. Preston, David G. Tang, Tori Finlay, Kristin Phillips‐Alonge; Joint Body‐ and Surface‐Wave Tomography of Yucca Flat, Nevada, Using a Novel Seismic Source. Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America doi: https://doi.org/10.1785/01201803222019-08-22T15:47:00-04:00Kicking off the 2019 Internship Season!https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/kicking_off_the_2019_internship_seasonOn May 26 the 2019 cohort of IRIS interns gathered in Socorro, NM for the program's annual orientation week. Through the week's agenda, our 14 undergraduates, developed a strong sense of community, were introduced to some of the most exciting aspects of modern seismology, and explored the geology of the Rio Grande rift valley! Students gained hands-on experience with both passive and active source data collection systems with the support of the IRIS/PASSCAL Instrument center. Students then explored their data in the computer labs on the New Mexico Tech campus, while learning/refining scientific coding skills. This year's orientation week also featured a 2-hour anti-harassment /discrimination training to prepare students to enter the scientific community as future graduate students ready to contribute to cultural change. As always, a highlight of the trip was a tour of the Magdalena Ridge Observatory, and helping some of our physcist and mathmatician friends learn to appreciate rocks in the field (bottom right)!
This year's agenda featured faculty from across the country ( Sue Bilek [NMT], Juan Loranzo [LSU], Tolu Olugboji [U. of Rochester]), staff from the NM Bureau of Geology (Mairi Litherland - an IRIS Internship program alumna & Richard Chamberlin) and the PASSCAL Instrument Center (Greg Chavez, Eric Makarewicz, Akram Mostafanejad, and Dave Thomas), and another program alumna, Ada Dominguez, currently employed in the oil and gas industry. We are grateful for the expertise and passion our staff shares with the interns. As usual, our week closed with a cook out a San Lorenzo Canyon and a career panel. A special thanks to staff from Sandia National Labs (Brian Young) and the USGS (Rob Anthony) who joined our staff to round out career options available to geophyscists.
2019-06-12T08:07:00-04:002018 Intern’s Summer Project Published in BSA!https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/2018_intern_project_published2018 IRIS intern Sydney Dybing an undergraduate at Washington University in St. Louis, published the results of her summer's research in the Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America. Her project, based in Albuquerque, NM, was focused on defining the characteristics of and investigating the spatial variability in wind noise on near-surface broadband seismometers. Sydney's experimental designs with instrumentation was carried out at the USGS's Albuquerque Seismological Laboratory. Mentorship was provided by USGS staff Dr(s). Adam Ringler, Rob Anthony, and Dave Wilson. Please join us in congratulating Sydney, Adam, Dave, and Rob on their work!
You can read a summary of the work or the full citation is below.
Sydney N. Dybing, Adam T. Ringler, David C. Wilson, Robert E. Anthony; Characteristics and Spatial Variability of Wind Noise on Near‐Surface Broadband Seismometers. Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America doi: https://doi.org/10.1785/0120180227 2019-03-22T09:07:00-04:00Opportunity to participate in a marine seismic experimenthttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/marine_seismic_experimentWe invite applications from graduate students, postdocs and early-career scientists to participate in an NSF-funded seismic research experiment aboard the R/V Marcus G. Langseth focused on the Emperor seamount chain. This project will involve the collection of 2D multi-channel seismic reflection data and wide-angle reflection/refraction data along two main transects across and along the Emperor seamount chain to constrain the composition, volume and distribution of magmatic addition beneath the chain and to understand the response of the oceanic plate to magmatic addition. More information about the objectives and design of the project can be found online (https://www.ldeo.columbia.edu/~djs/hawaii-emperor_seismic_project/main.html).
The research cruise is scheduled from April 19 - June 1, 2019, and it will depart from Honolulu, Hawaii and return to Kodiak, Alaska. Participants will contribute to collection and onboard processing of seismic data and other underway geophysical data. Applicants do not need to have previous experience with collecting or analyzing active-source seismic data; we hope that this field campaign will provide opportunities for scientists to gain familiarity with these types of data and analyses. Funds are available to cover travel and subsistence costs for US-based scientists.
To apply to participate, please send a CV and ~1-page statement of interest and experience to Donna Shillington (djs@ldeo.columbia.edu). Applicants will be selected based on the broad relevance of this project and/or type of data to their current research and career objectives.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2018
2019-02-13T16:36:00-05:00Alumnus receives outstanding student presentation awardhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/alumnus_ospa_2018The Seismology Section of the American Geophysical Union recently released their Outstanding Student Presentation Awards (OSPAs) (Part 1 and Part 2 of the list). These awards recognize excellence among student talks and posters at AGU meetings. The IRIS Undergraduate Internship Program celebrates the success of all these students , but especially Evans Onyango, an alumnus of the IRIS internship program from 2016. Evans is currently a graduate research assistant in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of New Mexico. Evans' research involved an 2-D and 3-D seismic reflection survey in Yucca Flat, on the Nevada National Security Site to constrain chimney architecture of an underground nuclear explosion. Checkout Evans's full AGU abstract here. 2019-01-30T10:23:00-05:00An opportunity for international students and their facultyhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/international_students_and_facultyIRIS is pleased to announce a second year of funding for it's International Undergraduate Internship in Seismology and Hazards program. This program is designed to create new research and educational opportunities for international undergraduates, and to cultivate long-term partnerships across borders by encouraging collaborative research between IRIS member institutions and international partners. Thus, we invite international undergraduate students, along with their international faculty and US-based mentor to apply for internships to perform seismological research relating to geological hazards. However, it is important to note that this program requires a collaborative arrangment between US and international faculty. Therefore, applications must consist of two separate submissions, coordinated between the mentors (both the US and International) and the international student.
International undergraduate interns are financially supported to:
Be jointly mentored by a U.S. based researcher at an IRIS member institution and a researcher at the student’s home institution.
Undertake research at an IRIS member institution for a period lasting between 8 to 10 weeks over the summer and continue the research at their home institution after the summer internship concludes.
Participate in the week-long IRIS REU orientation held at the PASSCAL Instrument Center at New Mexico Tech in Socorro (May 27 to May 31). The REU orientation provides international students the opportunity to meet interns in the IRIS REU program to build community, receive an overview of some of the most exciting aspects of modern seismology, and develop research skills.
Present results from the internship at the Fall AGU meeting or equivalent professional meeting.
Support includes a living stipend ($700/week, minus taxes), visa application fees (up to $400), and other consumables (up to $500). Funds to cover these expenses will be managed through a no-overhead grant/award from IRIS to the U.S. host institution. IRIS will also directly cover or reimburse expenses related to travel for the internship and to attend a professional meeting.
For full details on the program, or to appy, please visit the International Undergraduate Internship in Seismology and Hazards program website.
General questions should be addressed to Anne Meltzer. If you experience any problems with the application process, please contact Andy Frassetto.2019-01-25T10:21:00-05:00Seismology Graduate Student Workshop 2019https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/seismologystudent_workshop_2019Graduate students are invited to participate in the upcoming sixth annual Seismology Student Workshop to be held March 21st-22nd, 2019 at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in Palisades, New York.
This workshop is completely student-run and organized with the aim of bringing together graduate students who conduct research in seismology and earthquake-related fields. [This workshop is only open to graduate students, so we encourage advisors to notify their students about this opportunity!] We intend to build on the success of our previous workshops in providing a friendly environment that fosters in-depth scientific discussion.
Topics related to the scope of this workshop include but are not limited to:
Seismic imaging of tectonic processes
Tomographic/inverse techniques
Earthquake source processes
Rock mechanics
Seismic anisotropy
Seismicity and tremor
The format will be a series of 25-minute talks and poster sessions that take place over the course of the two days. Registration will be $50 due by the beginning of the workshop. Thanks to a sponsorship from the Seismological Society of America, this fee will cover three nights of hotel lodging for the nights of Wednesday March 20th, Thursday the 21st, and Friday the 22nd, as well as all meals and refreshments during the workshop. We have limited funds to subsidize transportation to the workshop. Registration preference will be given to those who submit abstracts.
The facebook page for the workshop can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/seismostudentworkshop
If you are interested in attending, please complete and submit the online application form:
https://goo.gl/forms/V8d3Z64AHMyhEqCP2
A title, abstract, and an optional figure must be submitted to be considered for an oral or poster session.
The application deadline is JANUARY 15, 2019. We will inform attendees about their application status by the end of January. Please feel free to forward this to other students you know that might be interested.
We hope to see you in March!
Organizing Committee:
Kira, Genevieve, Rachel, Chris, Theresa, and Michelle
Please direct any enquiries to seismo.workshop@gmail.com2019-01-03T14:05:00-05:002018 IRIS Interns at the FALL AGU Meetinghttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/2018_iris_interns_at_the_fall_agu_meetingPresenting research at a professional conference is a critical component of the IRIS Undergraduate Internship Program. Such presentations provide interns with closure to the research process, a context for their research amongst other ongoing research, an opportunity to interact with other students and researchers about their work, an exposure to the fullness of Earth science research as a viable career option, and numerous networking opportunities with internship alumni and potential graduate advisors.
This year, 17 of the 19 IRIS Undergraduate Interns will be presenting their work at the 2018 Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union. If you will be there, please take a few moments to check out their work and talk with them about their experiences! A list of their presentations can be downloaded, or the table below links to the Fall Meeting schedule so you can add their scissions to your meeting calendar.
Intern
AGU Presentation Title
Albert Aguilar
T41G-0387 A Decade of Seismicity in the Shallow Subduction Zone of Nicaragua-Costa Rica
Brianna Birkel
V13D-0134 Searching for Brittle-Failure Earthquakes in the Mantle Lithosphere beneath Harrat Rahat, Saudi Arabia
Sydney Dybing
S51D-0355 Characterizing Wind Noise and Spatial Variability on Near-Surface Broadband Seismometers
William Frazer
S31C-0521 Surface-wave arrival angles and wave-propagation effects at the USArray Transportable Array
Hannah Goldberg
S13C-0442 Determining the Cause and Nature of Anomalous Rayleigh Wave H/V Ratio Measurements in Southern California
Mariana Gómez Ospina
S11E-0422 Multinomial logistic regression applied to identify tectonic tremor in Northern South America by using the Colombian National Seismic Network
Alan Horton
DI31C-0025 Mantle transition zone beneath West Antarctica: Expanded mapping in previously unstudied region
Dorothy Linneman
H11Q-1689 The EGS Collab Hydrofracture Experiment at the Sanford Underground Research Facility – Campaign Cross-Borehole Seismic Characterization
Katherine Lutz
NS41B-0816 Constraints on Ridge-to-Valley Critical Zone Structure from the Susquehanna Shale Hills Critical Zone Observatory
Lauren Neldner
S31C-0516 Measuring Rayleigh wave phase velocity in Alaska from ambient seismic noise
Tara Nye
S33E-0634 Advanced Ground Motion Characterization in ShakeMap Modeling Energy-Related Ground Motion Parameters
James PIppin
DI51B-0018 Hunting for Anisotropic Layering within Cratonic Lithosphere using Multi-Frequency Harmonic-Order Stacks of Receiver Functions
Joey Renzaglia
NS41B-0817 Constraints on Valley Structure from Two Seismic Refraction Lines in the Susquehanna Shale Hills Critical Zone Observatory
Julia Rosenblit
S23A-0505 Onset Time of Possibly-Induced Seismicity in the Delaware Basin, West Texas
Harrison Schumann
T33F-0483 Repeating Aftershocks Following the 2013 Mw 6.6 Lushan Earthquake
David Small
DI51B-0023 Characterizing Australian lithospheric anisotropy with Ps receiver function analysis
Mitchell Spangler
S33C-0598 Remotely Triggered Seismicity in Northeast China Following the 2008 Mw7.9 Wenchuan Earthquake Detected by the Matched Filter Technique2018-12-04T08:28:00-05:00Now accepting applications for summer 2019!https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/now_accepting_applications_for_summer_2019The IRIS Undergraduate Internship Program is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the summer of 2019!. If you are an undergraduate math, physics, geoscience or computer science student interested in exploring Earth and developing new skills, please consider applying! The deadline for applications is February 15th. Our program has proven to be a successful stepping stone for a career as over 76.8% of respondents, who had completed their undergraduate degrees and are in enrolled as a graduate student or employed full time, are doing so in the geosciences!
IRIS Undergraduate Interns...
Build lasting connections with like-minded students interested in using their quantitative skills to better understand Earth
Are funded to travel to their mentor’s institution and conduct independent research
Receive a weekly stipend of $500 + $200 for subsistence for 8 to 11 weeks
Have fun while learning critical skills that have led over 78% of alumni to pursue geoscience careers in federal and state governments, academia, industry, and as independent consultants.
Receive full funding to present their independent research at the Fall American Geophysical Union conference
Are diverse in gender, race and ethnicity, age, disability status, and academic standing… YOU could be next!
To learn more about the program, the types of research interns conduct through the program, and to apply, please visit https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/interns 2018-11-27T16:33:00-05:00Geophysics Openings at the Energy & Environmental Research Centerhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/geophysics_openings_at_the_energy_environmental_research_centerThe Energy & Environmental Research Center at the University of North Dakota has two geophysics positions to be filled that may be of interest to our alumni! In the last 5 years the center has worked on a number of funded projects, some entirely geophysical in scope, and other projects where geophysics was an integral component. The variety is broad: 3D interpretation, 4D interpretation after CO2 injection, inversions, 3D-VSP acquisition and interpretation, a sparse array experiment with a new project starting using orbital sources, legacy data reprocessing, borehole to surface EM, 2D line acquisition and processing, computing experiments, and more.
To learn more about these positions, please view the posting http://www.undeerc.org/Employment/Job-Openings.aspx2018-11-20T08:27:00-05:00IRIS Internship Program Alumni Reception and 20th Celebration (1998 - 2018)https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/iris_internship_program_alumni_reception_and_20th_celebration_1998_2018It is that AGU-time of the year again! We can't wait for another opportunity to celebrate the successes of this year's internship cohort, catch up with our old friends from past years, and make new connections across years! We have an additional reason to celebrate this year as the IRIS Undergraduate Internship Program is now in its 20th year and has supported over 200 students!
When: December 11, 2018 from 6PM-8PM
Where: Right Proper Brewpub
624 T Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Appetizers will be served.
RSVP Deadline Date: December 3, 2018
*Please RSVP to Krystin Poitra <Krystin.Poitra@iris.edu> (or myself) by December 3, 2018.
(If your schedule changes at the last minute you are of course welcome)
2018-11-19T11:08:00-05:00Applications are currently being accepted for the DOE Scholars Programhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/doe_scholars_programThe DOE Scholars Program introduces students and recent college graduates to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) mission and operations.
Being selected as a DOE Scholar offers the following benefits:
Stipends starting at $600 per week for undergraduates and $650 per week for graduate students and post graduates during the internship period
Limited travel reimbursement to/from assigned location
Direct exposure to and participation in projects and activities in DOE mission-relevant research areas
Identification of career goals and opportunities
Development of professional networks with leading scientists and subject matter experts
Eligibility
Be a U.S. citizenship
Be an undergraduate, graduate student, or recent graduate of an accredited institution of higher education majoring in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and related areas.
Must be pursuing a degree or have received a degree within 5 years of their starting date in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) discipline or have demonstrated interest or experience in a STEM field that supports the DOE mission.
How to Apply
Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-Scholars-2019
Veterans are encouraged to apply. DOE Scholars selected by the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) are given a Veteran's Preference. Selected veterans will be placed at various federal agencies in Washington, D.C. Veteran candidates who have received a college degree in an appropriate science, technology, engineering or math discipline within ten years of their starting date are eligible for appointments.
Application deadline: December 17, 2018, 5:00 PM EST
For more information: Visit https://orise.orau.gov/doescholars
Questions? doescholars@orau.org2018-10-29T09:37:00-04:00Alumni receive 2018 prestigious NSF GRFP awardshttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/alumni_2018_grfpRecently, four alumni of the IRIS Undergradate Internship Program were awarded a 2018 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship (GRFP). The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees at accredited United States institutions. Recipents benefit from a three-year annual stipend of $34,000 along with a $12,000 cost of education allowance for tuition and fees (paid to the institution), opportunities for international research and professional development, and the freedom to conduct their own research at any accredited U.S. institution of graduate education they choose. NSF Fellows are anticipated to become knowledge experts who can contribute significantly to research, teaching, and innovations in science and engineering.
Please join us in congratulating our outstanding alumni!
Lauren Abrahams (2015), Stanford University
Claire Doody (2017), University of Chicago
Anant Hariharan (2017), Cornell University
Hannah Krueger (2015), Brown University2018-10-17T09:00:00-04:00Grad School Opportunity: University of Rochesterhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/gs_Uof_rochesterThe University of Rochester seismological laboratory (URSeismo) at the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences is seeking applications from highly motivated Masters and Ph.D. students to work on research opportunities in global lithospheric structure. Research at URSeismo will involve developing high-performance computing tools that process large amounts of ground vibration waveform data for Earth imaging. Interested students may explore research projects in marine seismology, crustal structure, ambient-noise spectral analysis, Bayesian inversion, and data sciences in solid earth geophysics. URSeismo maintains high-performance computing resources in-house, and dedicated nodes at the center for integrated computing, CIRC. A chart of possible research projects can be found at here.
Application deadline is January 15, 2019. More details on the graduate program are available here. Early application is encouraged. Interested students may also set up an appointment before the deadline to discuss their interests. Students in the area can schedule a visit to the lab.2018-09-04T14:27:00-04:00Graduate School Opportunity!https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/graduate_school_opportunityThe Department of Geological Sciences at The University of Alabama seeks motivated students who are interested in pursuing graduate studies in earthquake seismology. Student support is available starting Spring 2019 via both teaching and research assistantships, including involvement in a multi-institutional, collaborative NSF-funded project focused on Antarctic Earth structure, seismic tomography, and tectonics. Possible research topics include, but are not limited to, methods for Earth model comparison, numerical waveform modeling, and ambient seismic noise. The successful student(s) will gain experience working on high-performance computing clusters. Ph.D. applicants are preferred, but M.S. applicants are also welcome to apply. Prior research experience and computer programming skills are beneficial. For more information, please contact Dr. Samantha Hansen (shansen@geo.ua.edu) with a copy of your CV, transcripts, and GRE scores.2018-08-30T14:47:00-04:00Wanted -> Program alumni! Help us find those missing!https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/wanted_programRecently, the program conducted a census of the program's 220 alumni. To date, 70% of the alumni (n=154) have responded to the survey. As illustrated below, this means 66 individuals are on our most "Wanted" list! If you are an alumnus and did not complete the census survey, we’d love to hear from you! If you know other program alumni, ask them if they have filled it out! Our goal is to reach an 85% response rate!
A preliminary analysis of the existing data illustrates that for many alumni, the IRIS internship experience was very influential or influential on their educational/career trajectories (81%). The academic pathways of the program alumni shown below, reveals that just over 75% of our alumni are pursuing advanced geoscience degrees and/or are employed in a geoscience career.2018-08-24T09:45:00-04:002017 Intern’s Summer Project Published!https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/2017_interns_summer_project_published2017 intern Claire Doody, an undergraduate at the University of Chicago, published the results of her summer's research in the Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America. Her project, based at the USGS's Albuquerque Seismo Lab, was focused on investigating effects of thermal variability on broadband seismometers. Claire's experimental designs with instrumentation was carried out in a controlled, quiet vault under a mountain in New Mexico. Mentorship was provided by USGS staff Dr(s). Adam Ringler, Rob Anthony, and Dave Wilson. Please join us in congratulating Claire, Adam, Rob, and Dave on their work! 2018-01-02T17:58:00-05:002015 Alumnus publishes expanded internship projecthttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/2015_alumnus_publishes_projectHannah Krueger, now a graduate student at Brown University, was an IRIS intern the summer of 2015. Her project, based at the University of Washington, was focused on investigating crustal anisotropy in the Cascadia Subduction Zone. Under the mentorship Dr. Erin Wirth, Hannah has continued to pursue her internship project beyond the completion of her summer as an IRIS intern. As a result of this effort, their research has recently been published in Geochemistry, Geophysics, Geosystems. Please join us in congratulating Hannah and Erin on their work! 2017-10-11T13:16:00-04:00Ph.D. and M.S. Opportunities at the University of Alabamahttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/ph.d_and_m.s._opportunities_at_the_university_of_alabamaThe Department of Geological Sciences at The University of Alabama seeks motivated students who are interested in pursuing graduate studies in earthquake seismology. Student support is available starting Fall 2018 via both teaching and research assistantships, including involvement in a multi-institutional, collaborative NSF-funded project focused on Antarctic Earth structure, seismic tomography, and tectonics. Possible research topics include, but are not limited to, methods for Earth model comparison, numerical waveform modeling, and ambient seismic noise. The successful student(s) will gain experience working on high-performance computing clusters. Ph.D. applicants are preferred, but M.S. applicants are also welcome to apply. Prior research experience and computer programming skills are beneficial. For more information, please contact Dr. Samantha Hansen (shansen@geo.ua.edu).
2017-09-11T13:48:00-04:00Welcome to our next Alumni Mentor!https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/welcome_to_our_next_alumni_mentorThe IRIS Undergraduate Internship Program is pleased to introduce the new Alumni Mentor for the program. Brady Flinchum was an intern in 2011 and found the program to be "a life changing experience" that shaped the way he views research and contacted him with his current advisor. Brady is starting his 4th year as a Ph.D. student at the University of Wyoming. His research focuses on using near- surface geophysical methods as an imaging tool to provide new and unique perspectives of the subsurface that will improve understanding of hydrologic systems, ecosystems, weathering and erosional processes in the top 10 to 100 meters of Earth’s subsurface.
As the Alumni Mentor Brady will play an important role in the program. Brady will assist instructionally during the orientation week and monitor and interacts with each intern during their summer experiences. In this way, Brady will serve as a both a role model for the interns, as well as an unbiased, outside, and experienced third-party to the primary mentor/mentee relationship. Welcome Brady! 2017-05-11T16:59:00-04:00IRIS Intern’s work is expanded into publicationhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/iris_interns_work_is_expanded_into_publicationMax Rhode, now a senior at Carleton College, participate in the IRIS Internship program during the summer of 2016. During the summer he worked at the Albuquerque Seismological Lab, collaborating with his mentors Adam Ringler (USGS) and David Wilson (USGS) to explore a fundamental problem in seismology. Specifically they wanted to see if they could remove local rotation motions caused by local pressure fluctuations. If these signals could be removed they would be able to better use horizontal seismic data to identify new types of seismic waves and use these waves to better understand the structure and composition of the Earth. The results of their work have recently been published in the Seismological Research Letters. Please join us in congratulating Max, Adam and David on their work! 2017-04-14T14:30:00-04:00Ever thought about a career in the oil/gas industry? Here is your chance to learn more!https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/ever_thought_about_a_career_in_the_oil_gas_industry_here_is_your_chance_toThe SEG/ExxonMobil Student Education Program (SEP) is sponsored by ExxonMobil and staffed with leading professional geoscientists who act as instructors and facilitators through two and a half days of lectures and discussion followed by practical, hands-on exercises.
The SEG/ExxonMobil Student Education Program (SEP) is a 2 - 2½ day short course that prepares college students for the challenges of an oil industry career. The program includes lectures and exercises directly related to geoscience/geophysical work performed in the oil industry. ExxonMobil provides course materials, team exercises and instructors.
To learn more or apply visit http://seg.org/Education/Student-Early-Career/Student-Programs/Student-Education-Program
The applicaiton deadline is April 1, 2017.2017-03-06T13:52:00-05:00Employment Opportunity at IRIS PASSCALhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/employment_opportunity_at_iris_passcal
The IRIS PASSCAL Instrument Center at New Mexico Tech solicits applications for a professional Data Specialist for seismology support operations. The PASSCAL Instrument Center supports both active and passive source seismology worldwide with end-to-end experiment support services, state-of-the-art portable seismic instrumentation, and advanced field and database management tools. The Data Specialist will work primarily at archiving data collected by PASSCAL experiments ensuring the best possible set of data and metadata are archived with the IRIS DMC.
Responsibilities Include:
Support of seismological experiments, particularly in the realm of data archiving; data quality control; user support; fieldwork.
Minimum Requirements:
M.S. degree in geophysics or related science, or 3 or more years of directly related experience
Knowledge of time series data formats
Scripting languages
UNIX systems
Familiarity with seismological instrumentation
Desired Qualifications:
Seismological fieldwork
Knowledge of SEED, SAC, SEG-Y or other data formats
Applicants should submit a resume, official college transcripts, a letter of professional interests, and the names and addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: New Mexico Tech, Human Resources, Box 144, Socorro, NM 87801-4796
More info: https://www.passcal.nmt.edu/employment2017-01-03T15:21:00-05:002013 Alumnus’s research garners media attention at 2016 Fall AGUhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/2013_research_garners_media_attentionBradley Wilson, a graduate student in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Arkansas and 2013 alumni of the IRIS Internship Program, garnered media attention with his research presented at the 2016 Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union (AGU). Wilson's work, investigating methods to account for the large influx of Syrian refugees in Turkey’s earthquake risk assessments, highlights the importance of including physical, political, cultural and socio-economic factors when building natural hazard risk assessments. Wilson finds that including such populations could increase the death toll from a major earthquake in the country’s most populated districts by up to 20 percent, potentially causing hundreds or thousands more casualties than currently projected. More information can be found here in Wilson's abstract "Fleeing to Fault Zones: Incorporating Syrian Refugees into Earthquake Risk Analysis along the East Anatolian and Dead Sea Rift Fault Zones" or in the AGU press release. 2016-12-14T20:48:00-05:00Applications for the summer of 2017 are now being accepted!https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/applications_summer_of_2017Journey with us to explore the field of seismology during the summer of 2017! The IRIS Undergraduate Internship Program is pleased to announce the opening of their online application for the summer of 2017. We anticipate offering at least 12 opportunities for undergraduate students to conduct exciting research with state of the art geophysical data and leading researchers at IRIS institutions across the country and around the globe! If you are an interested student, learn more about the program, and APPLY NOW!
A listing of the projects that last years interns worked on can be found here.
You can also help us spread the word by using these resources to announce the program to friends, students in your department, or via email lists.2016-12-02T11:30:00-05:00Please join us for the 2016 Internship Reception at the Fall AGU Meetinghttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/2016_internship_reception_aguIt is that time of the year again and we can't wait for another opportunity to celebrate the successes of this year's participants, catch up with our old friends, and make new connections! As always we look forward to seeing this year's interns, program alumni, and program mentors, both past and present.
The event is located only a few short blocks from the AGU meeting so we hope you will consider fitting this exciting event into your AGU calendar.
Please RSVP to Krystin Poitra <Krystin.Poitra@iris.edu> by December 5th, 2016. 2016-11-22T12:34:00-05:00Tips and Tricks for Applying to Graduate School in the Geoscienceshttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/tips_and_tricks_for_applying_to_graduate_school_in_the_geosciencesThe process of applying for a graduate program differs significantly from that of an undergraduate program, but many students are unaware of the difference. For an undergraduate program, students often focus on the school they wish to attend, whereas for graduate study the emphasis will be on the advisor, the research project, and the choice of degree. This webinar addresses many common questions and misconceptions about the grad school application process, including how to identify an appropriate advisor and how to select a university. We’ll discuss tips for writing a personal essay, getting letters of recommendation, and taking the GRE. Finally, we will talk about some of the things students can do as undergraduates to improve their chances at getting into the graduate program of their choice.
Presented by: Dr. Jackie Caplan-Auerbach, Western Washington University
When: October 27, 2016 3:00 PM EDT
Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3789123056051038723
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. NOTE: Registration does not confirm or guarantee you will have a spot during the webinar, as we are limited to 100 participants. Webinars are archived for later viewing at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD4D607C2FA317E6D2016-10-19T08:54:00-04:00NSF Division of Earth Sciences LinkedIn Group for Program Alumnihttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/nsf_division_of_earth_sciences_linkedin_group_for_program_alumniWhat: NSF Division of Earth Sciences LinkedIn Group, launched in May, 2016. This is a unlisted LinkedIn group, memberships need to be approved by one of the Group moderators, and content is for members only.
Who: Any student (undergraduate, graduate, REU) or post-doc who has received support from EAR. EAR PIs. Thus, this includes anyone who participated in IRIS's undergradaute research internship program.
Why Join: The group will offer opportunities to network, collaborate, build camaraderie, participate in career development discussions, receive EAR updates
How: To join, you must first have a LinkedIn account (free, https://www.linkedin.com/uas/login). Once signed into LinkedIn, go tohttps://www.linkedin.com/groups/8519936 (you may need a new browser tab), and request to join the Group. One of the Group moderators will process the requests once every few days.
Questions? Please send them to (copy & paste so you don’t lose the hyphen): EAR-Communication@nsf.gov2016-06-24T07:32:00-04:00Mendenhall Postdoctoral Opportunity—Understanding the Hazard from Induced Seismicityhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/mendenhall_postdoctoral_opportunity_understanding_the_hazard_from_induced_sWe would like to announce a post-doctoral opportunity to study injection-induced seismicity, with the specific aim of enhancing the USGS estimates of the hazard posed by induced earthquakes. Many avenues of research would make valuable contributions to this effort. These include, but are not limited to: 1) determining the maximum magnitude (if there is one) of induced earthquakes, 2) predicting on a field, regional, or well scale, where and when induced seismicity will occur based upon geologic or injection parameters, 3) determining whether induced earthquakes and their parameters are distinct from natural earthquakes, e.g., ground motions, source parameters, frequency-magnitude statistics, etc., and 4) developing methods for computing short-term earthquake forecasts (days-months) for induced seismicity. Contributions that aid in our abilities to estimate the hazard posed by induced seismicity have the potential to make a significant impact on future USGS estimates induced earthquake hazard. Prior to developing their proposal, applicants should read the 2016 USGS Open File Report that discusses the current USGS estimate of induced earthquake hazard:https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/ofr20161035
Applicants are encouraged to contact potential research advisors to discuss proposal ideas before developing a complete proposal.
Please see the website for more information:
Full Project description: http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc/opps/2016/round16/16-13%20Rubinstein.htm
Other Mendenhall Post-doc Opportunities: http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc/
The deadline to apply is May 2, 2016, with a proposed duty station of Menlo Park, CA or Golden, CO
Please contact Justin Rubinstein with any questions: (jrubinstein@usgs.gov)
Potential Advisors: Justin Rubinstein, Andy Michael, Andrea Llenos, Annemarie Baltay, Dan McNamara, Mark Petersen, Nick Beeler2016-03-31T08:51:00-04:002005 Alumni wins AGU Seismology Section student awardhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/2005_alumni_wins_agu_seismology_section_student_awardPlease join us in congratulating alumnus Daniel Bowman! Daniel was a winner of the Seismology Section's Outstanding Student Presentation Award from the 2015 Fall AGU Meeting! As an IRIS intern in 2005, Daniel implemented a grid search method to help produce a high resolution map of seismicity on the Juan de Fuca ridge. He worked with mentor Dr. William Wilcock of the University of Washington, whose innovative undersea seismic network made the study possible. After a brief stint as an environmental consultant, Daniel is now finishing his doctorate at UNC Chapel Hill. He focuses on recording low frequency sound waves in the stratosphere with balloon-borne acoustic arrays.2016-03-08T11:18:00-05:00Don’t miss your chance! The deadline for summer 2016 is February 1st!https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/dont_miss_your_chance_the_deadline_for_summer_2016_is_february_1stThe deadline to apply to become part of the class of 2016 is quickly approaching. Don't miss your chance to travel to a new location, participate in exciting, challenging, and relevant research, and present your results at the Fall AGU meeting!
Learn more and apply!2016-01-22T15:50:00-05:00An opportunity at University of Alabama for students interested in Antarcticahttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/opportunity_u_alabama_for_studentsThe Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Alabama seeks motivated students who are interested in pursuing graduate studies in earthquake seismology. M.S. student support is available starting Fall 2016 via both teaching and research assistantships. Research projects will focus on using a unique dataset to characterize the seismic structure beneath the northern Transantarctic Mountains in Antarctica. Prior research experience and computer programming skills are beneficial. For more information, please contact Dr. Samantha Hansen (shansen@geo.ua.edu), who is also an aluni of the IRIS internship program! 2016-01-12T09:38:00-05:002013 Alumni’s internship project expands to publicationhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/2013_alumnis_internship_project_expands_to_publication2013 intern David Watkins' internship project focused on exploring controls on the periodicity of episodic slow earthquakes along-strike in subduction zones. During the summer David received guidance from his mentors at Miami University of Ohio; Harmony Collela and Mike Brudzinski. David's summer's work concluded with a poster at the 2013 Fall AGU meeting.
After AGU, David continued to pursue the project with his mentors while completing his senior academic year. The effort certainly has paid off and we congratulate David and his mentors on the recent publication of this work.
Watkins, W. David, Colella, Harmony V., Brudzinski, Michael R., Richards-Dinger, Keith B., and Dieterich, James H. (2015) The role of effective normal stress, frictional properties, and convergence rates in characteristics of simulated slow slip events. Geophysical Research Letters. 42(4) , doi:10.1002/2014GL062794.
Currently, David is working on a masters degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with Cliff Thurber and Chuck DeMets. There he is studying the Rivera Subduction Zone in western Mexico with seismic tomography.2016-01-07T16:19:00-05:00Please join us for the 2015 Internship Reception at the Fall AGU Meetinghttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/2015_internship_reception_at_aguIt is that time of the year again and we can't wait for another opportunity to celebrate the successes of this year's participants, catch up with our old friends, and make new connections! As always we look forward to seeing this year's interns, program alumni, and program mentors, both past and present.
The event is located only a few short blocks from the AGU meeting so we hope you will consider fitting this exciting event into your AGU calendar.
Please RSVP to Krystin Poitra <Krystin.Poitra@iris.edu> by December 7th, 2015. 2015-11-23T08:21:00-05:00Stop by and check out our interns’ posters at the 2015 Fall AGU!https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/2015_fall_aguLooking for talented undergraduate student with research experience to become your next graduate student? If so, be sure to check our the 2015 IRIS interns' posters at the 2015 fall AGU meeting. This year 11 interns, from across the country, will be presenting their summer's research at AGU. A complete listing of the interns' presentations can be downloaded here.
Student,
Institution
Host, Institution
Project
Session Number
Lauren Abrahams, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Maureen Long, Yale University
Continental deformation and the mid-lithospheric discontinuity along the Grenville Front
T11B-2892
Jordan Bishop, University of North Carolina
Monica Kohler, California Institute of Technology
Applying a New Event Detection Algorithm to an Ocean Bottom Seismometer Dataset Recorded Offshore Southern California
S53A-2778
Benjamin Brophy, Michigan State University
Lee Liberty, Boise State University
Seismic characterization of the Wasatch fault system beneath Salt Lake City using a land streamer system
NH43B-1879
Alexander Burky, University of California, San Diego
Horvje Tkalcic, The Australia National University
Source Mechanisms of Earthquakes at the Geysers Geothermal Region Using a Hierarchical Bayesian Approach
S21B-2690
Tori Finlay, Kutztown University
Hunter Knox, Sandia National Labs
Hammering Yucca Flat, Part Two: Shear-Wave Velocity
S53B-2809
Jonathan Guandique, Fort Valley State University
Scott Burdick, University of Maryland
Characterizing waveform uncertainty due to ambient noise for the Global Seismic Network
S21B-2692
Hannah Krueger, Appalachian State University
Erin Wirth, University of Washington
Crustal Anisotropy in the Cascadia Subduction Zone - Evidence from Teleseismic Receiver Functions
T11A-2865
Shawn Lee, University of California Berkeley
Jake Walter, University of Texas, Austin
The relationship between seismicity and wastewater injection in Johnson County, TX
S13B-2810
Louis Quinones, Texas A&M University
Heather DeShonn, Southern Methodist University
Characterization of the 2015 Dallas-Irving Earthquake Sequence
S13B-2808
Nealey Sims, University of North Alabama
Doug Christensen, University of Alaska, Fairbanks
Shear Wave Splitting Observations Beneath Uturuncu Volcano, Bolivia
DI21A-2588
Mitchell Williams, UC - Santa Cruz
Ken Creager, University of Washington
Double-Difference Earthquake Locations Using imaging Magma Under St. Helens (iMUSH) Data
V43B-3134
2015-11-19T13:16:00-05:00Resources for alumni preparing for graduate school!https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/resources_alumni_graduate_schoolThe IBP's Pathways to Science website provides quite a bit of excellent information for those who are considering or preparing for graduate school.
For Financial Support in Graduate School:
Fellowships and graduate programs in a wide variety of STEM disciplines:
http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/grad.aspx
For tips on applying and associated resources:
http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/toolbox.aspx2015-11-18T11:41:00-05:00Taking applications for our summer 2016 cohort!https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/student_applications_open_for_the_summer_2016_cohortThe IRIS Undergraudate Internship Program is pleased to announce the opening of their online application system for the summer of 2016. We anticipate offering at least 12 opportunities for students conduct exciting research with state of the art geophysical data and leading researchers at IRIS institutions. There is a possiblity that the number of positions available through the program may grow as we move into the new year.
Resources to help anounce the program to students in your deparment or via email lists can be found here.
A listing of the projects that last years interns worked on can be found here.
If you are an interested student APPLY NOW!2015-11-12T15:19:00-05:00Recruiting for the Northwestern University PhD Program in Earth and Planetary Scienceshttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/northwestern_university_phd_programIf your goal is to be a knowledge leader in earth sciences, find your fit by visiting our webpage - http://www.earth.northwestern.edu/ and browsing the faculty profiles.
Our 13 research faculty and ~25 graduate students undertake research of global significance at our fantastic campus on the north shore of Chicago. We recruit from a wide range of undergraduate disciplines – earth science, chemistry, physics, math, biology, computer science, engineering, and more. Our program fully funds our students, includes all tuition and medical insurance, and provides a competitive $29k/year living stipend. We provide access to $10 million analytical labs, all new office and teaching spaces, and world class High Performance Computing Clusters.
Applications for our Graduate Program are open from now until December 31st, 2015. Click here to find out how to apply.2015-11-11T15:46:00-05:00Funding Opportunity for Graduate Students: November 12, 2015 Deadlinehttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/funding_opportunity_for_graduate_students_EAPSIThe National Science Foundation (NSF) East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes (EAPSI) Fellowship Program provides U.S. graduate students in science and engineering with an opportunity to spend 8 weeks (10 weeks for Japan) during the summer conducting research at one of the seven host locations in East Asia and Pacific: Australia, China, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore, and Taiwan. The program is a collaboration between NSF and counterpart agencies in each host location.
EAPSI is open to graduate students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and are enrolled in a research-oriented Masters or Ph.D. program in science or engineering. Applicants must propose a research project in a field of science, engineering or STEM education supported by NSF, including Engineering; Computer and Information Science and Engineering; Mathematical and Physical Sciences (Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, Chemistry, Materials Science); Biological Sciences; Geosciences; Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences; Education (STEM); and Multidisciplinary Research in these fields. Applicants identify and contact host researchers on their own, prior to submitting their EAPSI proposal; lists of prospective host institutions are available at the end of each Handbook.
NSF provides EAPSI Fellows with a $5,000 stipend and roundtrip airplane ticket to the host location. Our foreign counterparts provide in-country living expenses and accommodations (arrangements vary by host location). Please see www.nsf.gov/eapsi for additional information for the Program Solicitation (NSF 13-593); host location-specific Handbooks; How to Apply Guide; and Helpful Tips for Applicants.
The application submission deadline for the Summer 2016 is November 12, 2015.
EAPSI Informational Webinars will be conducted on Tue, Oct. 6, and Fri, Oct. 23 at 2:00 pm ET. Log-in instructions are available at www.nsf.gov/eapsi2015-10-02T11:07:00-04:00MS PHD’S® GEO-REUhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/ms_phds_geo_reuThe Institute for Broadening Participation (IBP) is excited to announce the Minorities Striving and Pursuing Higher Degrees of Success in GEO REU (MS PHD’S–GEO REU) Professional Development Program!
The MS PHD’S-GEO REU joins the MS PHD’S family as a two-phase program designed specifically for underrepresented minority (URM) undergraduates who have participated in a recent National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF REU) program in one of the following disciplines: Earth Sciences, Ocean Sciences, Polar Sciences, or Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences. Consideration will also be given to applicants who have completed REUs in other STEM fields (e.g. environmental engineering, ecology, computational mathematics, etc.) and who demonstrate strong interest in the geosciences and articulate potential benefits received as participants in this program.
Selected participants will attend the December 2015 American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meeting. Financial support to attend the AGU Fall Meeting including air travel, lodging, meeting registration and meals is provided to all students who are accepted to the MS PHD'S-GEO REU program and engage in all MS PHD'S-GEO REU activities.
Application Deadline: September 14, 2015
Learn more here: http://www.msphds.org/GEOREU.aspx2015-09-10T15:28:00-04:00Travel Award for 2015 SANCAS and GSA Meetingshttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/travel_award_for_sancas_and_gsaThis year the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) and the GSA Annual Meetings occur consecutively in National Harbor (Washington, DC) and Baltimore, MD. This is a unique opportunity for students to capitalize on two professional meetings. GSA and SACNAS, with support from the National Science Foundation, are offering travel awards for students who would like to attend both meetings.
Detailed information is in the attached document and the deadline to apply is next Friday, July 31 (the SACNAS website indicates the deadline of the 24th for their travel awards, this is a special opportunity with a deadline of the 31st). If you would like to apply for this opportunity please do so on the SACNAS website.
For question please contact Tahlia Bear, tbear@geosociety.org or by phone at 303-357-1066.2015-07-28T16:43:00-04:00An opportunity for science policy minded alumni (Deadline June 28, 2015)https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/an_opportunity_for_science_policy_minded_alumni_deadline_june_28_2015The Office of Science and Technology Policy is currently accepting applications for its Fall 2015 Policy Internship Program. The application deadline is 11:59pm Sunday, June 28. Students who are U.S. citizens and who will be actively enrolled during the Fall 2015 semester are welcome to apply.
More information and application instructions are available at http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ostp/about/student
About OSTP. The Office of Science and Technology Policy advises the President on the effects of science and technology on domestic and international affairs. The office serves as a source of scientific and technological analysis and judgment for the President with respect to major policies, plans and programs of the Federal Government.
About the Internship Program. Interns are accepted for one of three annual terms (Spring, Summer, or Fall), which each last no more than 90 days. While these positions are without compensation, the assignments provide educational enrichment, practical work experience, and network opportunities with other individuals in the science and technology policy arena.2015-06-23T09:38:00-04:00Program alumna Samantha Hansen honoredhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/program_alumna_samantha_hansen_honoredSamantha Hansen, an IRIS alumni from 1999, has recently received tenure in the Department of Geological Sciences at The University of Alabama and been honored with the University of Alabana President’s Faculty Research Award. Sam's research is driven by the underlying goal to advance understanding of fundamental geodynamic processes, such as volcanism, continental rifting, and mountain building. Using a variety of geophysical tools that emphasize earthquake seismology and active tectonics, she analyses seismic data to investigate structure and to infer associated earth processes. Learn more about Sam and her work by checking out this video!
Recently, her research investigations have been focused on Saudi Arabia, Africa, and Antarctica.In recognition of these efforts, she was awarded a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers by President Barack Obama.
Not only is Samantha an alumni of the program, she has also recruited other IRIS alumni (Greg Brenn - 2012 and Lindsay Kenyon - 2011) to study wtih her!2015-04-17T08:57:00-04:00Program Alumni Receive NSF Graduate Research Fellowships and Honorable Mentionshttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/numerous_alumni_receive_nsf_graduate_research_fellowships_and_honorable_menPlease join the program in congratulating the following IRIS Alumni who were recently awarded the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship in geophysics or were nominated for an Honorable Mention. The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in science and engineering. The GRFP provides three years of support for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant achievements in science and engineering.
Awardees
Calvin Johnson (2012) - Calvin is currently enrolled in a PhD program at the University of Arkansas
Rachel Marzen (2013) - Rachel is actively considering options for next fall.
Kimberly McCormack (2011) - Kimmy is currently enrolled in a PhD program the University of Texas at Austin
Joshua Russell (2013) - Josh has enrolled in a PhD program at Columbia University.
Bradley Wilson (2013) - Bradley is currently enrolled in a PhD program at the University of Arkansas.
Honorable Mention
Neala Creasy (2013) - Neala is currently enrolled in a PhD program at Yale University
Erin Cunningham (2012) - Erin is currently enrolled in a PhD program at the University of Maryland
Eva Golos (2012) - Eva is currently enrolled in a PhD program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Caroline Webb (2011) - Caroline is currently enrolled in a PhD program at theUniversity of California-Davis2015-04-13T11:22:00-04:00Mendenhall Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunitieshttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/mendenhall_postdoctoral_fellowship_opportunitiesThere are several opporunities available that are likely to be of interest to the alumni of our program. Please find four of these highlighted below. The first three are based in Golden, the fourth is based in Menolo Park, and the fifth is based at the Seattle field office.
(1) Integrating Earthquake Ground Failure into Real-time Hazard and Loss Assessment. The focus of this opportunity is on research that will ultimately provide a more complete characterization of two earthquake-related hazards—landslides and liquefaction—in the immediate hours following a significant domestic or global earthquake. (Lead researcher David Wald, wald@usgs.gov).
(2) Improving Earthquake Location Procedures Using Calibration Events and Signal Processing: Significantly Advancing our Understanding of Earthquake Sequences and Seismotectonics. The focus this opportunity is science that will ultimately provide a more accurate and consistent approach to earthquake location both for real-time operations at the USGS/NEIC, and for more research-based analyses of earthquake sequences and seismotectonic characterization. (Lead researcher Harley Benz, benz@usgs.gov).
(3) The Integration of Geodetic Datasets into Rapid and Long Term Observations of Earthquake Properties. The focus this opportunity is science that will ultimately provide a more rapid and complete characterization of earthquake properties (i.e., location, magnitude, source characteristics) in the minutes to hours following major domestic and global events, and will concurrently improve our longer term understanding of earthquake cycles and domestic and global fault systems. (Lead researcher Gavin Hayes, ghayes@usgs.gov).
(4) 4-D imaging of the active magmatic system underlying Mammoth Mountain, CA. We seek a Mendenhall Fellow to carry out seismic imaging of the Mammoth Mountain system, to help understand the magmatic and hydrothermal systems underlying the area. For details please see the full announcement here: http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc/opps/2015/15-5%20Hill.htm (Lead researcher David Hill, hill@usgs.gov).
(5) The high-rate revolution: Studying tectonic deformation at previously inaccessible temporal and spatial scale. We seek a postdoctoral Fellow to study fault slip processes using new types of instrumentation and methods of analysis that measure ground deformation on time scales rarely sampled previously, from fractions of a second to hours. In particular, strainmeters, GPS receivers, tiltmeters, and pressure sensors record with sampling rates as high as 20 Hz or more and have increased the dynamic range of measureable deformation by orders of magnitude, so that we can address key questions about how earthquakes and aseismic slip scale over the full spectrum of source sizes. Specific project topics may relate to earthquake source process studies, transient aseismic slip, as well as studies to better understanding of the measurements themselves. (Lead researcher Joan Gomberg, gomberg@usgs.gov).
Application deadline: February 17, 2015.
Please contact one or more of the research advisors directly to discuss application proposals.
For general information on the Mendenhall program please see:
http://geology.usgs.gov/postdoc/opps/research.html2015-01-23T10:11:00-05:002014 Intern Presentations at AGUhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/2014_intern_presentations_at_aguIn case you missed seeing our interns at AGU, you can still checkout their abstracts as well as some of their posters (if they have been uploaded). For your convenience, we have provided listing of the 2014 Intern AGU papers here. Then you can search for their session in the AGU 2014 Fall Meeting Scientific Program to learn more about their work and what they accomplished! We are very proud of all the 2014 interns!2015-01-06T12:41:00-05:00Please join us for the Annual Internship Reception at the Fall AGU Meetinghttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/2014_internship_receptionIt is that time of the year again and we can't wait to celebrate this successful program, catch up with our old friends, and make new connections!
Looking forward to seeing both intern and mentor alumni of the program during AGU!
The event is located only a few short blocks from the AGU meeting. Don't miss out!
Please RSVP by December 9thto Mary Baranowski
If you are at AGU but can't make the receiption here is a listing of the 2014 intern AGU papers. Please stop by, see their work, and introduce yourself!2014-12-04T21:03:00-05:002015 MATE/UNOLS Six-Month Internship Opporunityhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/2015_mate_unols_six_month_internship_opporunityThe MATE Center and the University National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) are pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the 2015 MATE/UNOLS Six-Month Internship through January 5, 2015.
Location: R/V Oceanus at Oregon State University
Full Description: This spring/summer (approximately March 20 – September 25, 2015), the MATE Center and the University National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) fleet will sponsor one marine technical internship onboard the research vessel R/V Oceanus (http://ceoas.oregonstate.edu/oceanus/). Interns will work with marine technicians on shore and at sea, learning how to operate and maintain a variety of scientific and navigational equipment in support of shipboard scientific research. The internship will begin and end in Corvallis, Oregon. The exact schedule through September will be determined before the acceptance date, but will involve work on the R/V Oceanus and at their on-shore facilities. Internship projects will be dependent on the funded science but previous interns have worked on cruises to support science ranging from chemical oceanography, marine biology, GIS/bathymetric surveys (seafloor mapping), geological studies, work with ROVs and much more! The position will last 6 months, and students will receive a stipend of $500 per week, reimbursement for travel expenses, and on-station housing while ashore.
For more information about marine technician careers, please visit http://www.oceancareers.com/2.0/career_description.php?career_id=62 . For more specifics on a Research Vessel Marine Technician, see Steve Hartz’s profile here: http://www.oceancareers.com/2.0/display_profile.php?profile_id=40&action=display. MATE internships focus on technology and scientific support of marine research rather than the academic research. This internship specifically aims to help recruit and train a new marine technician for the US Academic Research Fleet. The MATE Center encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, or age.
For more info or to apply please visit http://www.marinetech.org/prospective-students/ 2014-12-03T12:01:00-05:00Will you be with us? Apply NOW for Summer 2015https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/apply_now_for_summer_2015The IRIS Undergraudate Internship Program is pleased to announce the opening of their online application system for the summer of 2015. We anticipate offering at least 12 opportunities for students conduct exciting research with state of the art geophysical data and leading researchers at IRIS institutions. There is a possiblity that the number of positions available through the program may grow as we move into the new year.
Resources to help anounce the program to students in your deparment or via email lists can be found here.
A listing of the projects that last years interns worked on can be found here.
If you are an interested student APPLY NOW!2014-11-24T08:17:00-05:00Howard University - Another new recruiting venuehttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/howard_university_another_new_recruiting_venueAs part of the IRIS Undergraduate Internship Program's committment to increasing diversity within the seismological community, the program will be recruiting at Howard University's Physics Department on November 19, 2014. We are excited about this opportunity as it will be our first, of hopefully many visits to the department that is just "up the street" from the IRIS Headquarter offices.
Time: 3:30pm - 4:40pm
Date: Wednesday, Nov 19th, 2014
Place: Room 103 Thirkield Hall
Topic: Seismology careers and IRIS/RESESS Summer Internship Opportunites
Presenter: Dr. Justin Brown (a program alumni now an faculty member at James Madison University)
2014-11-18T08:17:00-05:00Recruiting in the Land of Enchantmenthttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/recruiting_in_the_land_of_enchantmentThe Physics Department at the University of New Mexico is a new venue for our efforts to recruit minority students (as well as all students generally) into our internship program. If you are in the area, please plan to join our speaker and learn more about the program!
Time: 3-4pm Date: Fridayday, Nov 14th, 2014
Place: Physics Building, Room 190
Topic: IRIS/RESESS Summer Internship Opportunites
Presenter: Ms. Sandra Saldana (a previous IRIS intern now an employee of Noble Energy)
2014-11-18T08:08:00-05:00Recruiting at Fort Valley State Universityhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/recruiting_at_fort_valley_state_universityAs part of the IRIS Undergraduate Internship Program's committment to increasing diversity within the seismological community, the program will be recruiting at Fort Valley State University (FVSU) on November 6, 2014. Over the past three years four students from FVSU has been accepted into the program.
Time: 5-6 pm
Date: Thursday, Nov 6th, 2014
Place: CTM Auditorium
Topic: IRIS/RESESS Summer Internship Opportunites
Presenter: Mr. Olamide Dada (a previous IRIS intern now an employee of bhpbilliton)
Who can attend: Any FVSU student who are STEM majors 2014-11-06T11:03:00-05:00Program Alumni Receives Pretegious Packard Fellowship in Science and Engineeringhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/program_alumni_receives_packard_fellowshipOn October 15, 2014, Ved Lekic (2002 program alumnus) was selected as one of the eighteen 2014 Packard Fellows. The Packard Fellowships are an investment in an elite group of scientists and engineers who have demonstrated vision for the future of their fields and for the betterment of our society,” said Lynn Orr, Keleen and Carlton Beal Professor at Stanford University, and Chairman of the Packard Fellowships Advisory Panel. “Through the Fellowships program, we are able to provide these talented individuals with the tools and resources they need to take risks, explore new frontiers and follow uncharted paths.” The fellowship provides $875K in funding over five years.
The full press release can be found here... http://www.packard.org/2014/10/2014-packard-fellowships-in-science-and-engineering-awarded-to-eighteen-researchers/
Please join us in congratulating Ved!2014-10-17T11:04:00-04:00Recruiting at the SACNAS National Conferencehttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/recruiting_at_the_sacnas_national_conferenceAnnually, IRIS and UNAVCO sponsor and coordinate the Geoscience Field Trip at the SACNAS National Conference. This year's trip was lead by Sue Hough of the USGS and provided the students with multiple opportunities to explore the San Andreas fault and its various surface expressions (from the topography in the McDonalds parking lot in Sylmar to a stroll through Wrightwood looking at trees). The trip was also a great way to ShakeOut today with an awesome group of students! A huge thanks to Sue for helping to plan such a great trip!2014-10-16T19:57:00-04:00AGI/Schlumberger Fellowship in Geoscience Communicationhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/agi_schlumberger_fellowship_in_geoscience_communicationThe American Geosciences Institute is currently accepting applications for the AGI/Schlumberger Fellowship in Geoscience Communication. The successful candidate will play a leading role in AGI’s Critical Issues program, a new initiative to make relevant geoscience information more accessible to decision makers at all levels.
The program is supported through AGI's Center for Geoscience Education and Public Understanding. The fellowship offers a superb opportunity to link the geoscience community and our understanding of the Earth to decision-making processes throughout the country.
The successful candidate will be a highly creative communicator who is proficient in traditional and new media and can deliver geoscience information effectively and efficiently to targeted audiences. We seek applicants with excellent writing and graphical skills who have experience in web content development and social media, in addition to a broad geoscience background. Enthusiasm and team spirit are essential. Candidates should have completed, or be currently pursuing, a Master's or higher degree.
The fellowship is a 6- to 12-month appointment, based at AGI headquarters in Alexandria, VA. The fellowship carries a stipend of $4,000 per month. The starting date for the Fellowship will be based on the schedule of the successful candidate, but is expected to be in January or February 2015.
The closing date for application materials is October 26, 2014.
More information can be found here... http://www.americangeosciences.org/policy/get-involved/internships-and-fellowships2014-10-16T19:50:00-04:00IRIS/PASSCAL pre-AGU Workshop geared towards early career and new investigatorshttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/iris_passcal_pre_agu_workshopThe IRIS/PASSCAL Instrument Center would like to invite you to register for our PASSCAL Users Workshop to be held on Sunday December 14th, 2014 (the day before the beginning of the AGU Fall meeting)! This year’s workshop will give an overview of the PASSCAL facility, the services we provide and how to access them. We will have two special guest speakers, PIs who have successfully planned for an run international and large-scale PASSCAL projects. This year's speakers are Anne Meltzer of Lehigh University (large-scale broadband deployments in Pakistan, Tibet, and Mongolia) and David Okaya of the University of Southern California (large active source projects in Taiwan, New Zealand and Japan) This workshop should be useful to anyone who has an upcoming PASSCAL supported experiment, or is planning to propose an experiment, and will be particularly useful to new investigators. Click below for more information! http://www.passcal.nmt.edu/content/pre-agu-passcal-users-workshop-20142014-10-15T09:07:00-04:00Application deadline for MSPHDS in GEO REU Extendedhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/msphds_in_geo_reu_extendedThe application deadline for the Minorities Striving and Pursuing Higher Degrees of Success in GEO REU (MS PHD’S–GEO REU) Professional Development Program has been extended to September 22, 2014! This exciting new program hosted by the Institute for Broadening Participation (IBP) offers full financial support to attend the 2014 AGU Fall Meeting including air travel, lodging, registration and meals for all students who are accepted to the MS PHD’S-GEO REU program and engage in all MS PHD’S-GEO REU activities.
This is a wonderful opportunity for your undergraduate students who have participated in a recent NSF REU program to experience the AGU Fall Meeting and join a community of underrepresented groups committed to achieving outstanding STEM careers! Please encourage your eligible students to apply!
Full details on the program can be found here: http://www.msphds.org/overview.aspx
Applicants can apply online at: http://www.msphds.org/POSapp.aspx
To be eligible for the MS PHD’S–GEO REU, applicants
· Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent U.S. resident
· Must have completed a recent NSF REU program in one of the following disciplines: Earth Sciences, Ocean Sciences, Polar Sciences, or Atmospheric and Geospace Sciences. (Preference will be given to those applicants who completed their NSF REU program in 2014.)2014-09-17T11:14:00-04:00Geophysicist position at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatoryhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/geophysicist_position_at_the_hawaiian_volcano_observatoryThe U.S. Geological Survey invites applications for a geophysicist position at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. This is a full-time, permanent position monitoring ground surface deformation on some of Earth’s most active volcanoes. Primary job duties include: - Monitors the operational status of the acquisition of the continuously-recording, telemetered deformation monitoring network, ensuring uninterrupted flow of data. Monitors acquisition computer systems and automated data processing to ensure consistency and timeliness. - Refines or develops data downloading, processing, visualization, analysis, backup and archival tools. - Independently organizes and performs surveys to collect geophysical data, especially deformation monitoring and gravity data. Evaluates field data for accuracy and relevance to volcano monitoring and/or research goals. In order to qualify, applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a master of science degree in the physical sciences, or a bachelor's or equivalent and at least 1 year of specialized experience.
The official listing, and application information, can be found at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/380265900.
Applications will be accepted only until September 19.2014-09-09T07:41:00-04:00Reminder: Graduate Research Fellowship Program Deadlinehttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/reminder_graduate_research_fellowship_program_deadlineAttention alumni! Here is a great way to kick start your graduate career. NSF's Graduate Research Fellowship Program is open to graduating seniors, first year graduate students, and second year graduate students in their first semester. The program provides three years of support for graduate study leading to research-based master’s or doctoral degrees. A number of IRIS alumni have been recipients of this fellowship in the past and found it to be a great experience!
The deadline for the Geosciences is Tuesday - November 4, 2014 at 8pm.
http://www.nsfgrfp.org2014-09-04T09:51:00-04:00An employment opportunity at NSF for alumni with a PhDhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/employment_nsf_alumni_phdFor those who have been out of their PhD for a few years already, please consider applying to this Geophysics rotator (1- to 2-year) position at NSF.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/3711160002014-09-03T08:20:00-04:00Winner of the 4th Annual T-shirt Design Competitionhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/winner_of_the_4th_annual_t_shirt_design_competitionThe winner of this year's alumni T-shirt design competition is Aaron Prunty (2013). After participating in the IRIS internship program, Aaron received his B.S. in Geology and Geophysics from Virginia Tech in Fall 2013. Currently, Aaron is employed as a research assistant working in computational geodynimcs at the Department of Geosciences, Virginia Tech . Aaron plans to apply to graduate programs in applied geophysics and seismology this fall. Congratulations Aaron!
For his efforts, he will receive one of these super cool t-shirts, bragging rights at AGU, as well as an iTunes gift card!
The second place winner Megan Torpey (2010) will also receive bragging rights to everyone but Aaron, plus a iTunes gift card for her entry!
Many thanks to everyone who submitted an entry to this year's contest and to Noble Energy for their gracious donation of funding for this year's shirts!
No time like the present to start working on your design for next year! Remember a fully developed design is not required at the time of submission. We have a great graphics artist who can take your idea and stick figure sketch and turn it into one of these outstanding designs! 2014-08-26T14:07:00-04:00Webinar Opportunity: Funding your Graduate Educationhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/webinar_opportunity_funding_your_graduate_educationInterested in graduate school but wondering how to pay for it? Your not alone and the Institute for Broadening Participation has some answers that can help! Join them on Wednesday July 9th at 4 p.m. EST for this FREE webinar "Funding your Graduate Education".
Registration for this FREE event is required.2014-07-03T10:09:10-04:00Research position in seismology, University of Alaska Fairbankshttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/research_position_in_seismology_university_of_alaska_fairbanksThe Geophysical Institute (GI) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks is hiring a new seismology faculty member at the rank of Research Assistant Professor or Research Associate Professor. We seek a scientist interested in building a long-term research program that leverages the extensive facilities and personnel of the Seismology Lab and GI. We value an ability to work collaboratively with other faculty and a motivation to help lead our graduate student program. To foster these connections, the new hire will work with the Alaska Earthquake Center and/or the Alaska Volcano Observatory. These affiliations, together with core university funding, are expected to provide approximately eight months of support annually for this twelve-month position. After an initial startup period, the new hire will be expected to raise additional support through external grants and contracts of their own.
Please go here for details and related links: http://www.gi.alaska.edu/research/seismo/jobopening2014-06-19T15:55:27-04:00Announcing the 4th Annual T-shirt Design Competitionhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/announcing_the_4th_annual_t_shirt_design_competitionCalling alumni of the IRIS Internship Program! Now is your chance to grab fame and fortune by submitting a design idea for the 2014 Internship T-Shirt. Not to mention that this year's internship class is depending on you and your creativity to get the super cool t-shirts this year!
Who is eligible: All alumni of our internship program!
What: Submit a design featuring your own original work (either scientific or artistic) for a "seismology" T-shirt. Even if you can only sketch out your idea as stick figures, you can participate! IRIS has a graphics artist on staff to turn great ideas into polished products.
When: All designs must be received by July 18, 2014
How: Ideas must be sent to Michael Hubenthal at hubenth@iris.edu Concepts will be evaluated based on their ability to be transitioned into a final product.
What do you win: Well, besides the envy of your peers, first place will receive a complimentary copy of the final T-shirt, a $30 iTunes gift card and a posting to the internship website to celebrate your victory! The second place winner will receive a $15 iTunes gift card.
Thanks: We would like to thank Noble Energy for their gracious donation of funding for this year's shirts!
As an example, last year's T-shirt design (shown above) was inspired by a submission from Neesha Schnepf . Neesha was an IRIS intern in 2011 and is currently attending Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Other past designs are featured below...
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2014-06-19T09:14:40-04:00Two positions with IRIS PASSCAL Instrument Center at New Mexico Techhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/two_positions_with_iris_passcal_instrument_center_at_new_mexico_tech(1) The IRIS PASSCAL Instrument Center at New Mexico Tech solicits applications for a professional Staff Scientist/Data Specialist for seismology support operations. The PASSCAL Instrument Center supports both controlled and passive source seismology worldwide with end-to-end experiment support services, state-of-the-art portable seismic instrumentation, and advanced field and database management tools.
Core Responsibilities Include:
Data quality control, archiving, and user liaison
User support and training
Monitoring, archiving, and analyzing facility test data
Seismological fieldwork and user support
Minimum Requirements:
M.S. or higher degree in geophysics or related science, or 3 years of directly applicable experience
Familiarity with time-series analysis
Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux
Demonstrated knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. bash, tcsh, Python)
Desired Qualifications:
Applicants with database experience, familiarity with seismic data formats (e.g. SEED, SEG-Y, SAC) and a background that includes seismological or geophysical field experience are desired.
You are a self-motivated individual able to work in a multitasking environment. You are comfortable interacting with the seismological community both to provide support and to help users troubleshoot problems with their data and field equipment. You are willing to travel for up to one month supporting seismic experiments in remote, international field locations. You work well in stressful situations. You are able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Applicants should submit a resume, official college transcripts, a letter of professional interests, and the names and addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: IRIS PASSCAL Staff Scientist/Data Specialist Search, c/o Human Resources Box 041, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, New Mexico 87801-4796. New Mexico Tech is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
The position will be open until filled. http://www.passcal.nmt.edu/employment
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(2) The IRIS PASSCAL Instrument Center at New Mexico Tech solicits applications for a professional Staff Scientist/Seismometer Analyst for seismology support operations. The PASSCAL Instrument Center supports both controlled and passive source seismology worldwide with end-to-end experiment support services, state-of-the-art portable seismic instrumentation, and advanced field and database management tools. This is a limited term position with the possibility of renewal if funds become available.
Core Responsibilities Include:
Quality assurance testing of broadband, intermediate, and short-period seismometers
Analysis and archiving of sensor test data
Maintenance of pier, real-time data systems
Maintenance and development of analysis tools
Minimum Requirements:
M.S. or higher degree in seismology or 5 years of directly applicable experience
Knowledge of seismology
Familiarity with time-series analysis
Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux
Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of scripting languages (shell, Python, perl, Matlab)
You are a self-motivated individual able to work in a multitasking environment. You work well in stressful situations. You are able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Applicants should submit a resume, official college transcripts, a letter of professional interests, and the names and addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: IRIS PASSCAL Staff Scientist/Seismometer Analyst Search, c/o Human Resources Box 036, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Socorro, New Mexico 87801-4796. New Mexico Tech is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
The position will be open until filled. http://www.passcal.nmt.edu/employment2014-05-23T17:52:02-04:002014 IRIS Workshop Travel Scholarshipshttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/2014_iris_workshop_scholarship_applicatioIRIS 2014 Workshop Scholarship Application Deadline: Friday March 28, 2014
Student and Postdoctoral Fellows:
One student or postdoctoral fellow from an IRIS Voting Member Institution or Education Affiliate may request support.
Subject to individual approval in advance of the workshop, IRIS will pay directly to the hotel the cost of up to four nights of lodging in a shared double room during the Workshop and reimburse the cost of their travel, up to a maximum of $500, for a limited number of students and post-docs.
Application: https://ssl.iris.edu/meetings/2014/06/iris_workshop_sunriver_oregon/registration/scholarship2014-03-12T12:53:54-04:00Upcoming webinar: Women in geosciences: Improving your chance for successhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/upcoming_webinar_women_in_geosciences_improving_your_chance_for_successWOMEN IN GEOSCIENCES: IMPROVING YOUR CHANCE FOR SUCCESS**
Tuesday February 25th, 2014 3:00pm EST
Women have just as much opportunity for career triumph in geosciences (and other STEM fields) as men, and yet there is evidence that we are not paid as much as men, nor are there as many women in management and leadership roles in many industries. Why is this? We will explore how women can ensure their own success and enable their team members to thrive. We will also delve into some tricky issues, especially how women may sabotage their own success via verbal and non-verbal actions and non-actions, such as not negotiating. You will emerge from this webinar inspired with new tools to not only break the glass ceiling, but smash it to bits.
**Note: Both women and men will find this webinar helpful and motivational in thinking about their own career advancement strategies and those of their colleagues.
Register to participate in this AGU webinar2014-02-25T09:36:24-05:00Intern’s passion for seismology began with an IRIS school seismographhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/interns_passion_for_seismologyAmanda Livers’ interest in geology and earthquakes began in middle school. When choosing a topic for the science fair Amanda found IRIS’s Seismographs in Schools website and convinced her 8th grade science teacher that they should apply. Their joint application resulted in Sidney Middle School (Sidney, MT) receiving an AS-1 seismograph.
Over the following year, Amanda installed the seismograph and began learning to use the software and interpret the data. She gave many presentations on the seismograph and what it could record to the other science classes in her district. She also used the AS-1 to compare the seismic sensitivity of the AS-1 and a homemade seismograph that she constructed. This investigation project won third place in the Middle School Earth Sciences Division at the Montana State Science Fair and received additional recognition as the University of Montana Geology awardee.
Amanda’s initial interests blossomed through undergraduate coursework in physics and geology, and ultimately led her back to IRIS through the Undergraduate Internship Program. During the summer of 2012, Dr. John Hole mentored Amanda as she worked with data from Salton Seismic Imaging Project. Amanda is currently pursuing an advanced degree in near-surface geophysics at the University of Kansas.
Bringing this experience full circle, Amanda recently had an opportunity to return to the middle school she attended and talk to all the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science classes. Her presentation on seismology used a number of the educational videos IRIS has created and even showed the students how their AS-1 seismometer worked. Amanda found the experience “neat to tell them how I used the AS-1 seismometer for a science project when I was their age, and now I am in graduate school for geophysics studying seismology!”
2012 Interns’ interest for seismology started with a school seismograph in middle school (left), led her to IRIS for an internship with the IDOR experiment (center), and ultimately back to middle school to discuss her experience as a graduate students in near-surface geophysics (right).2014-02-03T14:36:08-05:00Community Involvement Opportunitieshttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/community_invovlement_opportunitiesAs the IRIS Undergraduate Internship Program ramps up for another great summer, there are still opportunities for you and your research to become involved!
1) Apply to mentor an intern in 2014. This is a great opportunity to become the catalyst in the career of an exceptional young scientist while also furthering your own research. (Learn more)
2) Sponsor intern positions in 2014. Community PIs can use existing Broader Impacts funds or partner with IRIS EPO staff to write a short (2 page) REU supplement to their existing awards help the program reach our goal of supporting 15 to 20 interns annually. In addition to expanding the program, PIs would also further their research while mentoring an exceptional young scientist. If interested, please contact Michael Hubenthal (hubeth @ iris.edu)
3) Build intern positions into future grant proposals. Numerous community members have already leveraged the competency of the IRIS Undergraduate Internship Program to build strong broader impacts components of their grant proposals. Why not write one or two interns into your next proposal? It is an easy addition that reviews well and has the ability to make a powerful difference in the career of a member of the Next Generation of IRIS. If interested, please contact Michael Hubenthal (hubeth @ iris.edu)
2014-01-31T12:45:50-05:00Webinar Opportunity: Making the Most of Your Postdoctoral Positionhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/making_the_most_of_your_postdoctoral_positionWednesday, February 5, 2014 7:00 pm ET / 4:00 pm PT
An experienced panel (both current postdocs and faculty members) will share their perspectives on this topic, followed by a Question & Answer period.
Preregistration is required.
Please sign up and pre-share your questions with us at http://www.pathwaystoscience.org/WebinarRegistration.aspx
This event is so-hosted by The Compact for Faculty Diversity, COSEE Ocean Systems and the Institute for Broadening Participation.2014-01-29T08:13:18-05:00Student deadline for summer 2014 approachinghttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/student_deadline_for_summer_2014Don't be left out this summer! If you are looking for an amazing opportunity to explore the field of geophysics, there is still time to apply for summer 2014! Act fast as the deadline is rapidly approaching with student applications are due by February 1st and letters of recommendation due by February 15th.
Click here for more information or to apply!2014-01-24T15:53:09-05:00Postdoc position at the University of Maryland, College Parkhttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/postdoc_maryland_college_parkApplication deadline 2/28/2014
We invite applicants for a postdoctoral researcher to work on a multidisciplinary project aimed at constraining crustal structure and composition using seismic data. The project entails close collaboration between geochemistry/petrology (Rudnick and McDonough) and seismology (Lekic). Therefore, the ideal applicant will have research interests spanning these fields of study.
This full-time position is for a one year appointment starting by Fall 2014, with the possibility of extension.
A Ph.D. in geophysics, geology, or a related discipline is required. The candidate should have research experience in seismology, petrology, and/or geochemistry, and must demonstrate a strong computational background needed for seismic data processing, inversion, and/or imaging. Applicants should submit a letter of application addressing scientific and technical qualifications along with a curriculum vita and list of references to Ved Lekic (ved@umd.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately, with a decision anticipated during Spring, 2014.
The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.2014-01-21T08:10:14-05:00Congratulations to the AGU OSPA winners!https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/congratulations_to_the_agu_ospa_winnersCongratulations to all the outstanding student presentation award winners from the recent 2013 Fall AGU. Notable in the list was the award to Martin Schwed, an alumni of our program from 2010, for his paper in the Near-Surface Geophysics section.
NS33A-1682. Seismic Site Characterization through Joint Modeling of Complementary Data Functionals, with Applications to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The list of all of the Fall 2013 OSPA winners can be viewed here!2013-12-20T15:28:40-05:00Join the IRIS Team!https://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/join_the_iris_teamThe IRIS DMC is looking for an Quality and Deployment Engineer in Seattle.
Do not let the title throw you off, if you are a geoscientist with an inclination for the technical side of things or technical person who happens to be doing geoscience this job could be for you.
This job is for you if…
You enjoy testing software, providing feedback on design and being a key part of the software development cycle. You enjoy puzzling through various use cases to determine the best general solutions. You work well with others in a small development team and can (learn to) maintain an operational environment hosting web service applications. You are self-motivated with strong time management skills. You have strong written communication skills and work well with a wide range of end-users as needed. Yes, we need a jack-of-many-trades, some of which you will probably need to learn.
We are a scientific consortium with a global reach. The work we perform and the services we provide have a direct impact on the field of seismology and earthquake research. Increasingly, our impact is broadening to related geoscience fields through collaborations.
For more information see:
http://www.iris.edu/hq/employment/job/quality_and_deployment_system_engineer_iris_data_management_center
The position will remain open until filled.2013-12-16T15:27:52-05:00Call for Participation in GeoPRISMS ENAM Community Seismic Experimenthttps://www.iris.edu/hq/internship/rss/news/call_for_participation_in_geoprisms_enam_community_seismic_experimentApplication Deadlines:
January 7, 2014 for Broadband OBS Deployment Cruise
March 1, 2014 for Explosion Seismic Shoot, Active-Source, Seismic Cruise, and Active-Source OBS Deployment Cruise, Broadband OBS Recovery Cruise
Applications are being solicited to participate in the GeoPRISMS Eastern North America Community Seismic Experiment (ENAM CSE), which will collect a suite of active and passive source seismic data along the mid-Atlantic coast. The ENAM CSE involves offshore and land deployment of seismometers that will record land and marine seismic sources and marine multi-channel seismic data acquisition. More information about the objectives and design of the ENAM CSE can be found online (http://geoprisms.org/enam/community-seismic-experiment.html). The tentative operational schedule and participation numbers are:
Broadband OBS deployment (Endeavor)
April 01 - 16, 2014
PIs: Jim Gaherty, Maggie Benoit, Maureen Long
Science Party: up to 12
Explosion seismic shoot and onshore/offshore recording (survey, deploy, recover Reftek instruments)
Early September - Early October 2014
PIs: Beatrice Magnani, Dan Lizarralde, Steven Harder
Science Party: 14
Active-source seismic cruise (Langseth)
PIs: Donna Shillington, Matt Hornbach, Anne Becel
September 15 - October 22, 2014
Science party: up to 12
Active-source OBS deployment (Endeavor)
September 12 - October 13, 2014
PIs: Harm Van Avendonk, Brandon Dugan
Science Party: 12
Broadband OBS recovery (ship TBD)
Spring 2015
PIs: Jim Gaherty, Maggie Benoit, Maureen Long
Science Party: up to 12
Research opportunities and travel funds are available for participation in any of the field activities. Selected applicants will contribute to collecting the open-access data that will be provided to the scientific community for use in addressing a wide spectrum of GeoPRISMS and EarthScope science. These opportunities are designed to expand the visibility of land and marine seismic field programs and to expand the experience pool for field-based geophysics. Applications from students and early career scientists are particularly encouraged. Applicants do not need to have experience with the type of data collection they will participate in; we hope that wide community participation in these field campaigns will provide opportunities for scientists to gain familiarity with a variety of data collection techniques.
To apply to participate, please assemble an application package (2-page CV and 2- page statement of interest and experience, identification of desired field activity or activities, and potential involvement in post-experiment science or potential use of data) and submit it electronically to Brandon Dugan (dugan@rice.edu) no later than January 7, 2014 (Broadband OBS Deployment Cruise) or March 1, 2014 (Explosion Seismic Shoot, Active-Source Seismic Cruise, and Active-Source OBS Deployment Cruise, Broadband OBS Recovery Cruise). Applications by graduate students require a letter of support from the graduate advisor. Questions regarding the field activities should be directed as follows:
Broadband OBS – Maureen Long (maureen.long@yale.edu)
Active Source OBS – Brandon Dugan (dugan@rice.edu)
Land Seismic – Beatrice Magnani (mmagnani@smu.edu)
Marine MCS Seismic – Matt Hornbach (mhornbach@smu.edu)2013-11-26T08:49:06-05:00