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: