Student opportunities database

The Alaska Beluga Monitoring Program (AKBMP) is a community science NOAA Fisheries-led monitoring program that facilitates collaboration between organizations, communities, and individuals to collect standardized shore-based observational data on the critically endangered Cook Inlet beluga whales. All participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) is hosting a week-long residential summer camp for high school students (since 1991!). CIMSS invites high school students to join them to learn about basic meteorology, satellite remote sensing, severe weather, and climate change.

NOAA's Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies (CIMSS) host an online weather camp for high school students each summer. Participation is limited to the first 50 high school students who apply. Camp dates and registration links are updated in February each year.

The EPP/MSI Cooperative Science Centers support the education, training and graduation of undergraduate and graduate students attending academic institutions supported by the Cooperative Science Center competitive awards. Students pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in STEM disciplines aligned with NOAA's mission and participate in professional development and hands-on internship opportunities at NOAA facilities.

Endangered Species Day (the third Friday in May) is an annual day of celebration for the public to learn about endangered and threatened species and what we can all do to help them. Every May-June, NOAA Fisheries participates in several Endangered Species Day events and also holds their own annual Marine Endangered Species Art Contest.

The Geosciences Bridge Program offers a 6- week paid internship at University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) for graduating high school students, particularly from underrepresented groups, planning to pursue careers in a field of geoscience. The interns:

• Reside in the UMES residence halls (housing and meals are provided), accompanied by trained resident assistants.
• Participate in lectures and field trips with hands-on activities in areas of geoscience such as atmospheric science, biogeochemistry, civil and environmental engineering, environmental science, marine biology, marine chemistry, marine geology, physical oceanography, remote sensing/GIS, and related fields.
• Enroll in either College Algebra or Calculus I (dependent upon math placement test score) and Freshman Seminar course.
• Receive $500 per week, paid bi-weekly and reimbursement for travel to/from UMES.

Eligibility: High school seniors who are entering their first year of an undergraduate degree program in the fall. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and have a minimum 2.7 GPA.

Important dates: Applications due in the spring of every year.

The GLOBE International Virtual Science Symposium (IVSS) is a way for primary through undergraduate students from all GLOBE countries to showcase their research and hard work. With GLOBE, students learn the practices of science through hands-on investigations in their own communities, sparking their curiosity and interest in science. This often leads to inquiries that help solve real-world problems and further understanding of our global environment. It's time for your students to show the world what they've learned!

Projects are accepted January through March.

LiMPETS is a citizen science program that monitors the coastal ecosystems of California and helps youth develop a scientific understanding of the ocean. LiMPETS monitors the biology in rocky intertidal and sandy beach ecosystems and aims to provide publicly accessible, scientifically sound, long-term data to inform marine resource management and the scientific community.

Bring the excitement of deep sea exploration LIVE to your classroom, science center, or community events! Shipboard interaction capabilities aboard Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus enable students or the public to engage in a unique two-way, live Q&A dialogue with scientists, engineers, and educators of the Corps of Exploration. Live interactions are available free to any classroom or community audiences to introduce learners to the excitement of ocean exploration and increase access to career role models, thanks to the support of Ocean Exploration Trust's education partners. Ship-to-Shore connections are available daily during all at-sea expeditions during the field season. Available across time zones worldwide, subject to ship schedule.

Contact Kelly Moran, Ocean Exploration Trust's Education Program Coordinator, with questions: kelly@oet.org.

These opportunities are for NOAA's College-Funded Internship Program. NOAA partners with selected colleges to provide undergraduate students summer internship experience in science, policy, and science communication. You must be enrolled at a partner school to participate and apply through that school.