The stewardship of our planet has become a global concern that impacts every citizen in every country. Many elements of its physical and atmospheric environments transcend nation-based boundaries, and the researchers who study these environments must transcend boundaries as well.
MISTI helps students explore research opportunities and internships abroad that build skills, deepen cultural understandings, and reveal the power of collaboration.
Sample Hosts
ENS Paris
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
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University of Ghana, Legon
University of Hamburg
University of Tokyo
Sample Projects
Participate in a multidisciplinary petrologic study with the goal of deciphering the pressure-temperature evolution of a crustal section and its global geologic implications, in Spain.
Conduct a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of power plants in Mexico to gain a better understanding of the impact these facilities have on the environment.
Assist with planning a museum exhibit and educational conferences, in Italy.
Research supercooled water in order to characterize it and help develop superhydrophobic coatings to prevent icing on airplane wings.