2026 Computing and Data Science Academy Career Intern

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This is an EarthScope Student Career Internship Program position. Please view the full position description and requirements below and on the EarthScope Student Career Internship Webpage.   

If you have questions related to the application our the internship please email us at Internships@earthscope.org   

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INTERNSHIP INFORMATION

Intern Position Title: Computing and Data Science Academy Intern

Group / Department: Engagement

Project Mentor (Supervisor):

Gillian Haberli and Tammy Bravo

PROGRAM & POSITION DESCRIPTION

EarthScope & Program Overview

EarthScope Consortium, operator of the NSF National Geophysical Facility, is a global community of employees, scientists, scholars, and educators. Our goal is to advance understanding of the Earth and its physical systems by democratizing access to geophysical instrumentation, observations, and practices.

Our long-term success depends on development of a forward-looking, diversified workforce that draws on and cultivates talent across the demographic spectrum, across international boundaries, and across scientific disciplines.

The EarthScope Student Career Internship Program offers real-world work experiences for undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates (within 1 year of graduating at time of application) related to the interns’ academic and career goals. Each intern is an integral member of the team and plays an important role by contributing their knowledge, skills, and abilities to specific projects.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. in order to be eligible. If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact internships@earthscope.org.

Position Overview

  • Time Commitment:  Full-time
  • Internship Dates:   Late May to early August 2026, exact dates TBD
  • Modality:   Remote
  • Compensation:   Weekly stipend of $1,000/week for 11 weeks

Position Summary

The Computing and Data Science Academy Intern will support EarthScope's technical courses by developing, improving, and consolidating pre-course modules that prepare participants for successful learning experiences. The intern will focus on building foundational instructional materials that ensure students arrive ready to engage with technical content. This role is ideal for a student interested in the intersection between instructional design and geophysics content knowledge, identifying and addressing prerequisite skill gaps, and creating reusable educational resources for scientific computing education.

Key Responsibilities

The intern will:

  • Develop new pre-course modules addressing foundational skills such as Python basics, command line usage, content and scientific computing prerequisites.
  • Review and consolidate existing pre-course materials from multiple courses to create consistent, reusable modules that can be adapted across EarthScope's technical course portfolio.
  • Test pre-course module content, including Jupyter notebooks and interactive exercises, to ensure they run cleanly in GeoLab and are accessible to learners with varying technical backgrounds.
  • Analyze past student evaluations, instructor feedback, Moodle data, and course retrospectives to identify common prerequisite knowledge gaps and prioritize pre-course module improvements.
  • Develop assessment tools (quizzes, self-checks, readiness diagnostics) that help students gauge their preparedness for technical courses.
  • Create documentation and instructor guides that explain how to customize and deploy pre-course modules for specific course contexts.
  • Test and refine pre-course module sequencing to ensure appropriate scaffolding and clear learning progression.
  • Optionally attend EarthScope technical courses to better understand how pre-course preparation impacts the learner experience.

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Required Qualifications 

  • Current university-level student or above in education, instructional design, Earth science, or a related STEM field.
  • Experience with content development and instructional design.
  • Familiarity with Moodle or another learning management system.
  • Authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the internship.

Preferred Experience 

  • Familiarity with one or more EarthScope technical courses.
  • Knowledge of Python and Jupyter notebooks.

Required Skills & Attributes

  • Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Willingness to learn and work within scientific computing environments.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
  • Interest in improving the learner experience in online education.

 

PHYSICAL & MENTAL WORK DEMANDS

Physical Work Demands:

  • Able to sit and/or stand to work at a computer.

Mental & Schedule Demands:

  • Regular and on-time attendance to Zoom meetings and set work schedule.
  • Ability to work approximately 40 hours per week for the duration of the internship.
  • Comfort working with a remote, distributed team across time zones.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this position.

 

APPLICATION DETAILS

Application Deadline:  February 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time

How to Apply:  Submit an application through the EarthScope application portal on Submittable 

Required Application Materials:

  • Resume/CV
  • Unofficial transcript

 

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

  1. What do you hope to gain from this internship experience at EarthScope? 
  2. If you are applying for more than one internship position at EarthScope please indicate your first choice and your second choice.
  3. If you have any examples of relevant work (writing, design, video, etc.) you would like to share to demonstrate skills and experience, please attach a document with a few samples or links.
  4. Describe your experience with Moodle or similar learning management systems.
  5. Have you had experience testing or quality-assuring educational materials? Please describe.
  6. Tell us about a time when you collaborated on an instructional or technical project. What was your role?
  7. Is there anything else you’d like to let us know that wasn’t addressed in the application?

 

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