This program, which began in 2003, WILL NOT BE OFFERED IN SUMMER 2012 because the director will be doing field research out-of-the-country. We hope to continue again in 2013 and apologize for this inconvenience. Check back in fall, 2012.

Location: The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Dates: NOT OFFERED IN 2012 (check back in fall, 2012)

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: early 2013 (check back in fall, 2012)

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