Position Description: The shutdown of major U.S. cities due to COVID-19 has caused measurable changes in air pollution levels. These changes are not necessarily uniform because they are influenced by widely varying shutdown approaches and the effects of local and regional meteorology.
The student will use data to investigate the changes in short-lived pollutants at cities and rural areas across the U.S. The student will use the Python computer programming packages to analyze the data, but prior knowledge of programming is not required; tutorials in installing and using Python for data analysis will be provided.
Duration: 3 weeks
Work Hours: 10 hours/week
Pay Rate: $15/hour
Qualifications/Requirements:
no prior experience in the field is preferable/necessary
computer
internet
no prior knowledge of programming is needed but should be interested in learning Python
complete a survey at the end of the project
All necessary software, data, and instructions will be provided.
Opportunities to Explore the EPS Department:
The student is invited to attend the Jacob group weekly meeting and other EPS functions. Arrangements will be made with scientists to discuss opportunities in atmospheric chemistry.
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) welcomes everyone and aims for a diverse and inclusive community. Preferences will be given to rising sophomores and incoming first year students, but we encourage all interested students to apply. Students who are already working with members of the EPS community and non-Harvard students are not eligible for this position.
Application: closed (July 31-August 4)
Number of Applicants: 101
Number of Positions Available: 1
Students Hired: Stacey Fabo (incoming first year) & Muriel Dol (incoming first yaer)