STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES)
Our Summer Intern Program is a nationally competitive STEM experience for high school students. Interns will learn how to interpret NASA satellite data while working with scientists and engineers in their chosen area of work, including astronomy, remote sensing, and space geodetic techniques to help understand Earth systems, natural hazards and climate science.
SEES APPLICATION DEADLINE:
FEBRUARY 22, 2025 at 11:59 pm PT
NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED – NO EXCEPTIONS
- Notification for SEES 2025 will be emailed around May 1, 2025. Check your inbox and junk/spam folders for notice from sees@csr.utexas.edu
- Apply Online at: https://spacegrant.net/apps/sees
- Sign up to receive notification for SEES application window and deadlines. Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3DeRMwL
- Add the following email to your mailbox to make sure you receive notification or acceptance: sees@csr.utexas.edu
Important Dates to Remember
| February 22 | Applications Due |
| March 1 | Recommendation Forms Due |
| May 1 | Approximate date of notifications |
| May 1-July 1 | Earth and Space Distance Learning Module Available |
| May 1-July 1 | Python Distance Learning Module Available (notification provided if project requires, otherwise optional) |
| July 1 | Earth and Space Science/Python Modules Due |
| June-July 5 | Project Specific Online Work with Project Mentors. (Mentor will reach out to students regarding date & times project will meet.) |
| July 6-19 | On-site Projects for SEES Interns at UT |
| July 19 | All SEES Interns on-site return home |
| June-July 19 | Virtual Projects unless notified by project regarding additional dates |
| July 21-22 | SEES Virtual Science Symposium |
NASA and The University of Texas at Austin Center for Space Research Summer Intern Program is a nationally competitive STEM program for high school students. The program provides selected students with exposure to Earth and space research. Interns will learn how to interpret NASA satellite data while working with scientists and engineers in their chosen area of work.
Scientists and Engineers at UT/CSR are conducting NASA supported research on astronomy, remote sensing, and space geodetic techniques to help understand Earth systems, natural hazards and climate science. Additional research in engineering, astronomy, and planetary science will be available through Subject Matter Experts. This summer UT/CSR will support a summer intern program where interns will complete distance learning modules prior to July 1 and work remotely June – July 5, guided by project mentors. The on-site internship will be July 6 – July 19, 2025. Housing, meals, and local transportation will be provided for those selected. A limited number of travel scholarships to Texas are available. Virtual internships vary by project and timelines are listed in the project description. The SEES summer intern program will allow interns to view and investigate NASA remote sensing data, mission design, analysis of ice sheets, Earth’s gravity field, and other observations while being mentored by project scientists.
All project teams will present their research during the Virtual SEES Science Symposium July 21-22, 2025.
Summer internships are offered to motivated high school students who have an interest in pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics careers. The interns will work beside NASA subject matter experts analyzing and visualizing data. This content knowledge, coupled with hands-on experiences, allows the intern to gain experience in authentic NASA research through field investigation and data analysis.
Interns are selected on the basis of their academic records, written application that includes answers to essay questions, introduction video, recommendation form, and interest in STEM. The deadline for submitting your application for the summer 2025 internship program is February 22, 2025.
Here’s what former interns had to say:
The SEES High School Summer Intern Program is funded through NASA Cooperative Agreement Notice NNH15ZDA004C and is a part of NASA’s Science Activation program. For more information, go to: https://science.nasa.gov/learners