Are you an undergraduate interested in working on a seismological research project in the summer of 2008?

If so, consider applying for an IRIS Summer Undergraduate Internship. Once selected, your summer experience will begin with a one-week orientation held on the campus of an IRIS institution the last week of May 26 - 30, 2008 (for those students whose quarter has not yet completed, alternative arrangements can be made). The goal of the orientation period is to develop a strong sense of community among interns, provide training in distance collaboration and introduce you to some of the most exciting aspects of modern seismology. Find Out More About the 2008 IRIS Internship Program Version 1: Video Podcast (m4v file 2mb) Version 2: Video Clip (High Res 10mb) (Low Res 2.5mb) Version 3: PowerPoint (with annotation in speaker notes) Version 4: Download Printable Brochure Version 5: Keep reading this website

Following this week you will spend 8 to 10 weeks working on a seismo¬logical research project with researchers at an IRIS member intuition. Research projects may involve the deployment of seismic instruments in the field (within the US or internationally), and/or analyses of seismic data in a lab setting with the ultimate goal of producing results to be presented at a national scientific meeting. Each project will provide you with ample opportunities to:

• conduct research with state of the art geophysical data and leading researchers at IRIS institutions
• develop an understanding of scientific inquiry, including designing and conducting scientific investigations, defending scientific argu¬ments, and preparing publications
• gather, manage, and convey information, using various skills, strat¬egies, resources, and
• learn, use, and evaluate technologies for the collection and study of geophysical data

Your summer research project will culminate with the opportunity to experience the exciting atmosphere of a professional meeting, while presenting your results. In the past, most interns and their hosts have chosen to present at the Fall American Geophysical Union (AGU) meeting held in San Francisco in early December.

As an IRIS Intern you will receive…

• A weekly stipend ($450/week for 9 - 11 weeks)
• Funding for travel to the orientation as well as room and board
• Funding for travel to the home institution of your research host
• Assistance securing housing at the host institution
• Funding for any additional expenses related to fieldwork
• Funding for travel to a professional meeting to present your results along with the associated meeting costs (travel, registration, abstract submission fee and per diem)

To Apply : Deadline February 1, 2008

1. Download the 2008 Application as a .doc file, and complete it off line.
2. Once your application is completed, navigate to our Online Application to cut an paste your responses into the form.
3. Send the custom URL generated when you complete your application to your 2 references so they may submit letter of recommendation electronically.
4. Send your Official College Transcript(s) to IRIS - Intern Program, 1200 New York Ave, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005 (postmarked by February 1, 2008):

*Note: As a result of funding from the National Science Foundation, this program is only available to citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions.

Sophomores and juniors are strongly encouraged to apply however; seniors graduating in May 2008 are not eligible for the program.

Intern Selection:
Selections will be based on the sum of each applicant’s recommendations, coursework e.g. math, physics and geoscience, and the alignment between projects and prospective intern’s interests. Experience or coursework in seismology or geophysics is not a requirement for successful candidates.

Decisions for all students will be made by March 1, 2008. To help ensure a strong match between interns and hosts, when possible, accepted interns will be able to select a project that most interests them. The matching of interns and projects will take place between March 1 and March 15th, 2008. Specific end dates for individual projects, travel and financial arrangements will be negotiated between the host and the accepted interns.

For more information please contact Michael Hubenthal, Education Specialist, hubenth@iris.edu.