STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES)

A summer internship for high school students hosted by the University of Texas Center for Space Research as part of NASA's Science Activation initiative. Students complete distance-learning modules and work remotely with project mentors, then spend two weeks in Austin in July on projects such as astronomy, mission design or virtual geology. It is open to 10th and 11th graders, and scholarship recipients receive housing, meals and local transportation.

Offered by UT Austin Center for Space Research / NASA. Internship for high school students in Austin, Texas, USA. Format: Hybrid. Cost: Free. Grades 10–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: STEM, Environment, Engineering

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 10 to 11. It runs online and in person (Austin, Texas).
Cost
Free to take part.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES)

When is the STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) free?

Yes. STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) is free to take part in.

Who can apply to STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES)?

High school students in grades 10 to 11. It runs online and in person (Austin, Texas). Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

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