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ESS Undergraduate Research Program

Objectives:
  • to enhance the training of future earth explorers at UCI
  • to provide field-based opportunities for UCI ESS majors
  • to increase participation of underrepresented students in the earth sciences
  • to provide summer and academic-year research opportunities to undergraduates
  • to introduce students to earth scientists working in a wide variety of private, public, and government enterprises
  • to provide faculty with the proper supplies and scientific instruments to conduct meaningful and exciting classes


Our program reaches out to a variety of individuals.  We provide:


Students:
Research Opportunities:
Paid research internships are available for underrepresented students (as determined by NASA guidelines).  Click here for further details and an application form.

Careers Course:
A career course will be offered in Spring 08 to introduce students to job opportunities and career paths in the science industry.

Faculty:
Field Trips:
Through this program, faculty can plan field trips for their classes that bring students in direct contact with the environment and provide active research opportunities.

Laboratory/Class supplies:
Faculty can request purchases of scientific items that enhance the classroom and/or lab experience of their undergraduate students.


Employers:
Careers course:
Companies are encouraged to participate in our careers course. Representatives can come and address our students about their company and job opportunities.

Job Opportunities:
Companies are able to send us any job openings or posting that our students may be able to fill and we can provide our students with that information.











Department of Earth System Science
University of California, Irvine
Croul Hall
Irvine, CA 92697-3100
telephone: (949) 824-3876
fax: (949) 824-3874