The Earth and Space Institute (ESI) at UMBC works closely with the Department of Physics and the Goddard Earth Sciences and Technology Research (GESTAR II) cooperative agreement between UMBC and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, on:
- instrument development, design, prototyping, fabrication, and deployment
- lab, field, and on-orbit instrument calibration exercises
- science data analysis and algorithm development
- grant proposals, publications, and outreach
- student training in association with degree-granting institutions
The ESI is strongly affiliated with the Atmospheric Physics graduate program at UMBC. Graduate students seeking Masters and PhD degrees have contributed significantly to ESI projects at all levels. We are seeking highly motivated and curious students!
ESI faculty also mentor and train undergraduate student interns in a variety of engineering and science projects. These opportunities have set hours and are paid at a standard student rate set by UMBC. Interested students should visit the ESI job board on Handshake or get in touch with our research faculty for details.
For more information about the Earth and Space Institute at UMBC, our specific projects, or collaboration and affiliation opportunities, contact the ESI Director, Dr. J. Vanderlei Martins, Professor of Physics.