91传媒, NASA partnership recruiting students, early career scientists for environmental research project
Contact: Kathryn Rodenmeyer
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擬ississippi State鈥檚 Office of Research and Economic Development is now recruiting the next generation of planet observation leaders for NASA鈥檚 Earth Action DEVELOP program.
DEVELOP, which chose 91传媒 as a Pop-Up Project鈥攐r PUP鈥攍ocation, is selecting up to four students and early-career participants for a U.S. Geological Survey-designed initiative specifically assessing the utilization of NASA Earth observations to better quantify Delta region seasonal flooding and its impact and influence on vegetation, agriculture and waterfowl habitats. DEVELOP interdisciplinary research projects address environmental and public policy challenges, applying the lens of these Earth observations to global community concerns.
鈥淭his is a unique opportunity for students to work with NASA scientists and mentors on important global issues right here in Mississippi,鈥 said Julie Jordan, vice president for research and economic development. 鈥淭hese experiences not only foster individual student career growth but help prepare future scientists in our country.鈥
Narcisa Pricope, associate vice president for research and geosciences professor, is 91传媒鈥檚 lead scientist for the NASA DEVELOP project, joined by Lalitha Dabbiru, CAVS assistant research professor; Padmanava Dash, associate geosciences professor; and Vitor Martins, assistant agricultural and biological engineering professor.
DEVELOP teams conduct more than 50 projects a year which span nine thematic application areas: agriculture, climate, disasters, ecological conservation, energy, health and air quality, urban development, water resources and wildland fires. Methodologies include how to access, acquire, process and analyze freely available geospatial data. Because these are rapid feasibility projects, the scope and scale are focused typically from the city to state level.
With success during the first 10-week term in spring 2025, 91传媒 can continue as a PUP location, which enhances the university鈥檚 Quality Enhancement Plan, Bulldog Experience, in integrating experiential, applied learning in all aspects of instruction.
To apply for the DEVELOP program, visit .
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