# NASA internships : Next-generation tools for Earth Observing analytics in Julia

**URL:** <https://discourse.julialang.org/t/nasa-internships-next-generation-tools-for-earth-observing-analytics-in-julia/90134>\
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**Created:** [November 11, 2022, 7:02pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/nasa-internships-next-generation-tools-for-earth-observing-analytics-in-julia/90134 "2022-11-11T19:02:42Z")\
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**Author:** ![alex-s-gardner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/julialang/user_avatar/discourse.julialang.org/alex-s-gardner/32/30210_2.png) [@alex-s-gardner](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/alex-s-gardner)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2022, 7:02pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/nasa-internships-next-generation-tools-for-earth-observing-analytics-in-julia/90134/1 "2022-11-11T19:02:42Z")

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We (NASA/JPL) have postings up looking for interns with strong julia programming skills and knowledge of geospatial data. We need all the help we can get.

### [APPLY HERE](https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/intern/) and search for

## **AO #13939** : Next-generation tools for Earth Observing analytics in Julia

### Background

Over the past decade we have witnessed exponential growth in the volume of Earth observing satellite data that is needed to answer two of society’s most important questions: How has our planet changed in response to human activity and how will it change into the future? To fully utilize the growing archive of data toward answering these questions, the scientific community requires a new suite of tools to fully unlock the knowledge trapped within the data. The Julia general programing language ([https://julialang.org/](https://julialang.org/)) offers a new paradigm for big-data data science, with mathematical like syntax and C like speed. The language is ideal for deploying machine learning tools for large-scale analysis of massive satellite achieves, allowing us to see the world in new ways. We are looking for interns to join our team and contribute to the building of a new generation of Julia tools and workflows that can help to accelerate our understanding of our home planet.

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### Description

Successful interns will work closely with Dr. Gardner and his team to develop tools in the Julia programing language for accessing, processing and analyzing massive archives of satellite data. Example datasets include those generated by Dr. Gardner’s ITS\_LIVE project ([https://its-live.jpl.nasa.gov/](https://its-live.jpl.nasa.gov/)), which provides automated, low latency, global glacier flow and elevation change datasets. Depending on the intern’s background, there are also opportunities to help develop and implement machine learning algorithms for generating insights from large data archives of satellite data. All code developed during the internship will be made open source so that it can benefited the greatest number of people.

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### Desired Number of Participants

4

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### Background, Skills, Courses

Required Background: Strong programing skills, ideally with knowledge of Julia Beneficial: Knowledge of geospatial data Knowledge of remote sensing principles Experience working in a cloud environment Experience with Git Physics, Math and Engineering background

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### Web/Literature References

[https://julialang.org/](https://julialang.org/) [https://juliadatascience.io/](https://juliadatascience.io/) [https://its-live.jpl.nasa.gov/](https://its-live.jpl.nasa.gov/)

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### Primary Discipline

Computer Science

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### Secondary Discipline

Earth Science

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### Other Discipline

Data Science

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**Author:** ![aramirezreyes](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/julialang/user_avatar/discourse.julialang.org/aramirezreyes/32/42573_2.png) [@aramirezreyes](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/aramirezreyes)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2022, 7:27pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/nasa-internships-next-generation-tools-for-earth-observing-analytics-in-julia/90134/2 "2022-11-11T19:27:39Z")

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Uhh! Are there more permanent positions available?

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**Author:** ![alex-s-gardner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/julialang/user_avatar/discourse.julialang.org/alex-s-gardner/32/30210_2.png) [@alex-s-gardner](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/alex-s-gardner)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2022, 7:48pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/nasa-internships-next-generation-tools-for-earth-observing-analytics-in-julia/90134/3 "2022-11-11T19:48:28Z")

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Currently the only permanent job advert at JPL that mentions Julia is for robotics simulations:  
[https://www.jpl.jobs/job/R1698/Robotics-Technologist-Modeling-Simulation](https://www.jpl.jobs/job/R1698/Robotics-Technologist-Modeling-Simulation)

I’m hoping that this will change as more people within the organization are exposed to Julia

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**Author:** ![natema](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ba9def/32.png) [@natema](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/natema)\
**Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 10:48am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/nasa-internships-next-generation-tools-for-earth-observing-analytics-in-julia/90134/4 "2022-11-14T10:48:45Z")

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Can also European PhD students (doing a PhD in Europe, not resident in the US) apply?

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**Author:** ![juliohm](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/julialang/user_avatar/discourse.julialang.org/juliohm/32/215266_2.png) [@juliohm](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/juliohm)\
**Post date:** [November 14, 2022, 11:18am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/nasa-internships-next-generation-tools-for-earth-observing-analytics-in-julia/90134/5 "2022-11-14T11:18:33Z")

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@natema I was told years ago that NASA only hires American citizens.

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**Author:** ![alex-s-gardner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/julialang/user_avatar/discourse.julialang.org/alex-s-gardner/32/30210_2.png) [@alex-s-gardner](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/alex-s-gardner)\
**Post date:** [November 15, 2022, 6:22pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/nasa-internships-next-generation-tools-for-earth-observing-analytics-in-julia/90134/6 "2022-11-15T18:22:51Z")

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@natema For a paid internship applicants need to reside within the US and must be a student (not necessarily at a US institution). For extremely well qualified applicants there can be travel support. Applicants do not need to be American citizens.

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**Author:** ![alex-s-gardner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/julialang/user_avatar/discourse.julialang.org/alex-s-gardner/32/30210_2.png) [@alex-s-gardner](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/alex-s-gardner)\
**Post date:** [November 19, 2022, 3:25am UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/nasa-internships-next-generation-tools-for-earth-observing-analytics-in-julia/90134/7 "2022-11-19T03:25:14Z")

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OK, apologies for NASA/JPLs opaque process for applying to an advertisement. I’ve complained but they reassure me that there are no issues with their process (sigh). Here’s some help to navigate the system:

1. Submit an updated resume and most recent transcript the applicant site here: [STEM Internships –&nbsp;NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory](https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/intern/)
2. Candidate must be an enrolled student pursing and undergraduate or graduate level degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Candidates that have graduated are not eligible for Education Office internships.
3. Students must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents living in the US
4. This internship is being offered through the JPL Year-Round Internship Program  
Once this is done you’ll need to PM me to let me know that your name is in the system
5. To be successful you will need to demonstrate proficiency in the skills requested in the announcement of opportunity

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**Author:** ![alex-s-gardner](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/julialang/user_avatar/discourse.julialang.org/alex-s-gardner/32/30210_2.png) [@alex-s-gardner](https://discourse.julialang.org/u/alex-s-gardner)\
**Post date:** [February 2, 2023, 6:04pm UTC](https://discourse.julialang.org/t/nasa-internships-next-generation-tools-for-earth-observing-analytics-in-julia/90134/8 "2023-02-02T18:04:12Z")

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If you do apply, **please PM me to let me know that your name is in the applicant pool** , otherwise you can get lost in the system