Professors Royce Francis and Amanda Northcross
The Project: Student will assist with two (NE Washington DC, SW California near Mexico border) on-going community based ambient air quality studies utilizing low cost, easy to use air pollution monitors. The goal of these studies is to develop monitoring networks that are responsive to the local community’s air quality concerns while providing accurate and scientifically rigorous data to state and federal agencies. The student will be responsible for preparing field sample filters, equipment preliminary testing and assisting with preliminary data analysis. Also students may work with local DC community members to assist with monitor installment and technical support. There is the opportunity for advanced data analysis, thesis papers, and dissemination of results to local community members as skills and interest permit.
Qualifications: Due to the community based nature of this research project, the student must be comfortable working with people from diverse economic and ethnic backgrounds. The local research site is located in Northeast DC, and the student may be asked to travel to the site for equipment installations with local collaborators from nearby Universities.
- Math and Chemistry classes
- Detail oriented
- Independent worker
- Easy to work with
- Humble
- Experience working in a community setting
- Likes to solve challenging problems
- Preferred but not required:
- GPS experience
- Computer programming experience
- Sophomore or Junior standing
- Laboratory experience
- Science and engineering majors
- Basic understanding of air quality regulations and measurement techniques
Time commitment: 10-15 hours per week. Must be able to work at least 6 hours in a day once per week.
Pay: $10/hour.
To apply: Apply through the GWork system, look for reference number 791979.
Research assistantship opportunities are filled on a rolling basis. Please apply promptly for your application to be considered.
