Student Advising / Mentoring

Student research: I am a research advisor for typically ~5-10 students per year.  I mentor students from LA-area community colleges and public universities as well as out of state and international institutions. In collaboration with university professors, I supervise thesis research and serve on thesis committees. My undergraduate and graduate students publish papers in scientific journals and present at national and international conferences. I encourage and support the students that I work with to pursue careers in academia, industry, government labs, teaching, communication / outreach, or wherever their interests may take them. 

 

Typically I fill summer internship positions in the fall; spots are limited and it is fine to contact me more than a year in advance. I also welcome interns in fall and spring who work 20-40 hours/week while going to school. Sometimes I have funding for a student to work on one of my funded projects; sometimes students have their own funding from a fellowship or their university and that can enable them to work on a more independent project. Note: it is not generally desired for students to do very short internships (< 10 weeks) since that is not enough time to complete a project; so when contacting me keep in mind that I would require at least a few months internship duration (preferably much more) for this to be mutually beneficial.

 

If interested in student research positions: read and follow the Origins and Habitability Lab's website and the tips below, then email me describing your interest!

 

Tips for emailing me for research opportunities: 

  • Introduce yourself, tell me where you are a student at, and attach your current CV
  • Describe why you want to work with me and the Origins and Habitability Lab in particular.
  • Describe which of my projects on this website interest you and why. Because, all intern projects have to relate to work I have funding for.
  • But also, be flexible and willing to discuss research ideas that will meet specific needs of my funding / the lab's directions.
  • When describing your interest in a field of research (e.g. astrobiology), make sure this interest is demonstrated in your CV or email. 
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