Introducing EarthRISE Developers Academy
EarthRISE Developers Academy builds the next generation of science and technology leaders through an immersive, experiential model applying NASA Earth observations to real-world challenges. Building upon Langley Research Center’s 25+ years of workforce development expertise, EarthRISE Developers Academy engages application developers to create innovative applied science solutions, utilizing NASA mission data, that boost efficiency and resilience for key partners and support the demands of an actively growing geospatial workforce. Through collaborative projects, professional development, and state, local, tribal, territorial, and private partnerships, the Academy equips participants with the skills to accelerate innovation and bridge Earth science with the future of space exploration.
About EarthRISE Developers Academy
Who? There is no standard EarthRISE Developers Academy participant. The Academy is an interdisciplinary activity, so we accept participants with experience in a variety of fields, as well as from different phases of their career. This includes currently enrolled students, recent graduates, early career professionals, and transitioning career professionals. Applicants with demonstrated skills in Earth, environmental, and/or planetary sciences, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and/or computer science are encouraged to apply.
What? If selected, you will engage with partner organizations to strengthen their decision-making through the exposure of Earth observations for enhanced management practices and workflows. As application developers, you will conduct a literature review on the scope, methodologies, and types of NASA remote sensing data applicable to your project, as well as use GIS and remote-sensing data to create application solutions for the project partners. By the project’s end, your team will create a presentation, technical report, and end products, and you will build the skills needed to explain project results to a variety of audiences. EarthRISE Developers Academy also offers personal development activities, like personality typing, team building, and networking with scientists and partner organizations.
How? Interdisciplinary teams, ranging in size from four to five participants, conduct each project. The team works under the guidance of a Project Coordinator, science advisors and mentors, and the Langley EarthRISE Office.
Why? EarthRISE Developers Academy is a unique opportunity, and each participant benefits differently. Generally, you can expect to enhance your personal and professional development by improving skills in communication, presentation, research, collaboration, technical capabilities, and networking. Participants apply through a competitive application process and those selected conduct 10-week research projects in interdisciplinary teams of 4-5 people. They work closely with EarthRISE Developers Academy science advisors and mentors to apply Earth observations to address real-world problems. Through this process, participants build both technical and professional skills. These skills and project experience help set them to meet the needs of the geospatial workforce.
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