Coder for Geology
Develop python code and streamline data workflows for climate science applications!
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Project description
The goal of this project is to streamline the process of gathering data from various scientific instruments and updating and developing python code to generate figures and plots required to interpret the data in terms of past climate.
Project outcome
This project will culminate in a written scientific report that may be submitted for publication to a peer-reviewed scientific journal. It can also culminate in a research poster presentation at a scientific conference.
Project details
| Length of commitment | Longer than a semester; 6-9 months |
| Start time | Spring (January/February) & Summer (May/June) |
| In-person, remote, or hybrid? | Hybrid Project |
| Level of collaboration | Individual student project |
| Benefits | Academic credit Stipend Volunteer |
| Who is eligible | All undergraduate students who have strong communication and organizational skills, interest in coding for real-world applications such as geology and climate change, strong computer programming skills |
Project mentor
Elizabeth Thomas
Assistant Professor
Department of Earth Sciences (Geology)
Start the project
- Email the project mentor using the contact information above to express your interest and get approval to work on the project. (Here are helpful tips on how to contact a project mentor.)
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Preparation activities
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- Contact faculty mentor to discuss project availability and goals.
Keywords
Coding, geology, climate change, earth science