Location: The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Dates: June 6th to August 14th, 2010

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 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: Review of applications will begin February 19th, 2010. WE MUST HAVE ALL MATERIALS (APPLICATION, LETTERS of REC, TRANSCRIPTS) BY 5PM ON THAT DATE. 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).

For additional information, contact:

Dr. Carla Ann Hass, Program Coordinator
Astrobiology Summer Program
208 Mueller Laboratory
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802-5301
cah19@psu.edu 814-863-4708