OCEANOS Application
Thank you for your interest in participating in the Summer Internship “Ocean Community Engagement and Awareness using NASA Observations and Science for Hispanic/Latino students” (OCEANOS). Please make sure to read through all the requirements before applying.
Applications are now closed for the summer 2024 session.
Quick Facts
There are 3,370 km2 (1,301 mi2) of coral reefs surrounding Puerto Rico, off the east, west, and south coasts.
The ocean covers 71% of the planet, and contains 97% of all water on Earth.
Because coral is similar in composition and structure to human bone, coral has been successfully used in bone grafts.
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Applicant Requirements
- EITHER:
- High School student in Puerto Rico studying 11th or 12th grade at the time of application. Priority will be given to those students in the Public School system.
- Active university student in Puerto Rico at the time of application. The in-person component will be offered to science students from the Interamerican University, first generation students, and students who by the end of May 2024 have approved 40 credits or less. The virtual component will be offered for any student enrolled in a university in Puerto Rico.
- US Citizen
- Fluency in Spanish, conversational/intermediate ability in English
- Have a great interest in marine sciences and NASA technologies!
Application Materials
Please note that the application form will not save your progress. Please have the components ready to submit when the application is opened, or be prepared to complete the requirements in one sitting.
- A 500-word interest essay in Spanish or English. It will be submitted via the application form and you must answer the following questions within the essay.
- Why are you interested in learning about NASA technologies applied to marine sciences?
- Tell us about a situation you faced and how you resolved it. (Note: This question does not necessarily have to be tied to something in the Sciences)What do you hope to learn from this internship opportunity?
- Describe the strengths that make you a good candidate to participate in our marine internship.
- An unofficial credit transcript from your school. It will be delivered through the application form. If your institution cannot directly deliver the transcript to you, they can send it directly before the deadline to oceanos.pr.sre@gmail.com
- A one-page CV or resume.
Past Student Stories
OCEANOS Student Interview with Criselys Perez
OCEANOS Student Interview with Jerome Mercado Soto
OCEANOS Student Interview with Daiana Bravo Camacho
OCEANOS Student Interview with Karla Sanabria Seda
OCEANOS Student Interview with Amílcar Matos Boneta