This program, which began in 2003, WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN SUMMER 2013. We hope to continue again in 2014 and apologize for this inconvenience. Check back in fall, 2013

Location: The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Dates: NOT OFFERED IN 2013 (check back in fall, 2013)

Program details: The primary activity will be independent research under the guidance of an astrobiologist.

Expenses:

Eligibility: U.S. citizens or permanent residents between their sophomore and senior years at a college or university other than Penn State (exceptional applicants between their freshman and sophomore years will be considered). Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have a research interest in astrobiology and be contemplating a career in science. College graduates are not eligible.

Participants: Up to ten students will be selected from among the applicants.

Application deadline: (check back in fall, 2013)

Program administration: (located in the Department of Biology)

Prof. Blair Hedges, Director
Astrobiology Summer Program
208 Mueller Laboratory
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802-5301
sbh1 @ psu.edu
814-865-9991