• Work with scientists of the USDA Agricultural Research Service, National Soil Erosion Research Laboratory
• Location: West Lafayette, IN
• Dates:  Start immediately after Spring 2013 semester; end in early to mid August 
• Live in a group setting on or near the campus of Purdue University
• Time commitment: about 40 hours/week; some flexibility  required.
• Stipend: $550/week
• Up to $1000 housing allowance
• Supplemental travel allowance.

Eligibility: 

• NEIU Earth Science major
• Minimum GPA 2.5
• Complete Physical Geology or Intro to Earth Science with a C or better by May 2013
• Complete a Chemistry course at any college level with a C or better by May 2013
• Able to work well in a team
• Willing to work hard in laboratory or field, potentially in adverse (esp. hot and humid) weather conditions
• U.S. citizen/permanent resident and eligible to work in the U.S.