Undergraduate Scholars Program 2002 - 2003
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Eric Agnew |
Eric Agnew: Texas A&M University, Environmental Sciences
NOAA Internship: OAR/Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research
Research: Analyzed data and literature to explore the hypothesis that the water cycle has been the stabilizing factor in earth's climate.
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Brian Dolan |
Brian Dolan: Texas A&M University, Environmental Biology
NOAA Internship: Office of Marine and Aviation Operations
Research: Analyzed the performance evaluations of aircraft and ship operations and researched energy transportation as part of the Marine Transportation System with the Office of Coast Survey.
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Kristin Gross |
Kristin Gross: Florida A&M University, Environmental Science/Toxicology
NOAA Internship: NOS-NOAA Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
Research: Composed fact sheets and web pages for public use on NCCOS topics.
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Maya Nunley |
Maya Nunley: Clark Atlanta University, Chemistry
NOAA Internship: OAR-Air Resources Lab
Research: Tested the air quality in the parking decks of the NOAA Silver Spring campus and at poultry facilities to determine the amount of airborne ammonia.
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Nadine Phillpotts |
Nadine Phillpotts: Florida International University, Computer Science
NOAA Internship: NWS-Office of Science and Technology
Research: Created animation for National Digital Forecast Database website.
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Angel Washington |
Angel Washington: South Carolina State University, Biology
NOAA Internship: NMFS- Office of Protected Resources
Research: Studied data on the loggerhead sea turtle and created a brochure for public information. In addition, a bibliographical database on tuna/dolphin research was created.
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Alyssa Wilson |
Alyssa Wilson: Florida A&M University, Environmental Science
NOAA Internship: NMFS-Office of Protected Resources
Research: Collected information on coral reefs, estuarine habitats, and coral reef restoration. Supported and assessed the programs and the educational activities of the inter-agency Coral Reef Task Force.
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Martin Yapur |
Martin Yapur: City College of the City University Of New York, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences
NOAA Internship: NESDIS-Office of Oceanic Research and Applications Division
Research: Determined the average annual chlorophyll concentration of Lakes Superior, Michigan, Erie , and Ontario , utilizing computer applications and satellite imagery.









