Current SIsAngel Garlant, NAU-ImagingMentor, Lisa GaddisProject,
Lunar VulcanismStatus: completing internship this springGarlant
with poster at recent LPSC, courtesy Gaddis
Current SIs, continuedAdam Brown, Univ. of Maryland, Small
BodiesMentor: Tony FarnhamProject: Dust Dynamics of 9P/Tempel
1Status: completing internship this summerBrown, mountain climbing
over winter break, courtesy Brown
Recruiting for Fall 2013Time to recruit for upcoming
cohortStudents are resident at the NodePDS supports the student
stipends for two full years (part time during academic year; full
time in summer)So starting this fall, student would be supported
through the end of Summer 2015PDS supports travel to one scientific
meeting of the Mentors choice during this 2-year periodTypically
DPS or AGU, but not limited to those choicesTypically in second
year, when student has something to report.
ProcessNodes request applications and choose the studentOnce
chosen by the Node, the student is put in contact with Susan at
MGMT Node for payroll processingStudents are hired through UMBC as
hourly workersStudents work with Mentors at the NodesStudents
report in with Susan monthly (via telecon)Students prepare a
project proposal, typically submitted in January, but timeframe is
negotiable
Maybe this time? Perhaps additional Nodes would like to
participate?Advantages:PDS SI handles payroll paperwork (Node
mentor signs timesheet)PDS SI handles travel paperwork
(arrangements & reimbursement) when it comes time to go to the
conferenceNode gains a consistent intern two years. Thats long
enough to get something done!Student learns the ins-&-outs of
PDS
If not, Susan would like to consider an NSF-style summer
experience for undergraduates for summer 2014.
