All applicants have been selected for the Summer 2008 Program

Location: The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Dates: 8th June to 16th August, 2008

Program details: There will be independent research under the guidance of one or more astrobiologists, a field trip to NASA and astrobiology-related sites around Washington, D.C., weekly seminars, laboratory tours, stargazing opportunities, discussion group, and a research symposium.

Expenses: Travel and living expenses will be covered and participants will receive, in addition, a stipend of $4000 for the summer.

Eligibility: U.S. citizens or permanent residents between their freshman and senior years at a college or university other than Penn State. 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: Ten students will be selected from among the applicants.

Application deadline: Review of applications will begin February 15th.   Applicants will be notified of acceptance results during March.

Program administration (located in the Department of Biology)

Prof. Blair Hedges (Director) and Dr. Carla Ann Hass (Program Coordinator).