Participating Lab: U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center helps solve our nation’s toughest challenges in civil and military engineering, geospatial sciences, water resources, and environmental sciences for the Army, Department of War, civilian agencies, and our Nation’s public good. As one of the most diverse engineering and scientific research organizations in the world, ERDC conducts research and development in support of the Soldier, military installations, and the Corps of Engineers’ civil works mission, as well as for other federal agencies, state and municipal authorities, and with U.S. industries through innovative work agreements. ERDC operates more than $2 billion in world class facilities at seven labs located in four states with more than 2,600 employees to administer an annual research program exceeding $2 billion.

Lab Address:
Multiple locations across the country: Vicksburg, MS (HQ); Duck, NC; Alexandria, VA; Champaign, IL; Hanover, NH; Fox, AK; and Fairbanks, AK

Lab Website:
https://www.erdc.usace.army.mil/

Relevant Disciplines

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Agricultural Engineer
  • Biology
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Cyber Security
  • Data Analysis
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Biologist
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Geologist
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Hydraulics Engineer
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Information Systems Specialist
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Microbiology
  • Oceanographer
  • Physical Science
  • Physics
  • Statistics
  • Structural Engineer

Research Opportunities Available

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ERDC-008

Seeking geospatial research intern to conduct research on using imagery to characterize land cover

Research Opportunity Location:
Alexandria, VA

Research Opportunity Description:
The research project will focus on designing research to characterize land cover in urban and peri-urban areas to assist the Army with line of sight, mobility, or maneuvering. The intern will use commercially available multispectral imagery, aerial imagery, or geospatial products as part of the research.

Research Opportunity Skill Set:

Experience in remote sensing, geography, or GIS; Proficiency in Python and ArcPro; At least one semester of statistics or interest in learning statistics.