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Apply to Become an Undergraduate EEPS EXPLORER
The Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences Department supports research and experiential learning for Rice undergraduates through the EXPLORE Program (Earth & PLanetary Opportunities in REsearch).
Enabled by the Human Impacts on the Earth Endowment*, EXPLORE is open to all Rice undergraduate students who want to contribute to scientific discovery and deepen their appreciation of the Earth, our solar system, and beyond. EXPLORE pairs students directly with EEPS faculty or affiliates on research, experiential projects, or internships that are designed to enhance disciplinary knowledge.
Projects can be tailored to suit individual interests and career goals. Opportunities include working in faculty labs, conducting field work, analyzing data sets of different types, or running numerical models of Earth and planetary processes.
Explorers may be eligible for financial support covering research costs, travel, and/or modest stipend. The scope and duration of individual research projects, and requested budgets, will be determined jointly by student and mentor, and reviewed by the EXPLORE Committee. For more information visit the EXPLORE Program Structure page.
*The EXPLORE Program is made possible through the Human Impacts on the Earth Endowment - a generous gift challenge initiated and supported by Mary Anne and William Dingus (BA ‘81) and many other generous donors. This endowment helps us provide unique educational experiences and opportunities for students, with a particular focus on understanding human impacts on Earth. CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT OUR CURRENT EXPLORERS AND THEIR PROJECTS
Program eligibility guidelines:
- Is a current Rice undergraduate student, enrolled full-time in a degree-granting program;
- Is in good academic standing;
- Has taken (or is currently enrolled in) at least one 3-credit hour EEPS 100-level course.
Program requirements:
- Participate in research support meetings and activities run by EEPS, ENVS or EXPLORE Program advisors;
- Present your work during EEPS, Natural Sciences, or Rice undergraduate conferences;
- Follow guidelines for responsible conduct of research relevant to your discipline;
Application Requirements:
- Personal Interest Statement (~250 words): Briefly summarize your interests in, and motivation for, doing research in EEPS, and what you hope to gain and contribute through the program. Indicate if there are specific topics in Earth, environmental and planetary sciences or types of research that you would prefer to get involved in;
- Mentor Preferences- (Click here for EEPS faculty and research opportunities);
- Resume: Include previous research and relevant experience, and related coursework;
- Download Application and send to EXPLORE Program Coordinator: PDF, Word
EXPLORE applications are accepted and reviewed on a continuous basis. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to do so as soon as possible to allow time for the committee to match you with a faculty mentor to suit your interests.
PLEASE SUBMIT ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS TOGETHER to the EXPLORE Program Coordinator: Tim Diedesch <tdiedesch@rice.edu)