DEVELOP is a NASA Science Mission Directorate Applied Sciences training and development program that extends NASA science research to local communities. Students demonstrate to community leaders prototype applications of NASA science measurements and predictions addressing local policy issues. The activities are student led, with advisors and mentors from NASA and other partner organizations.

DEVELOP projects relate directly to the Applications of National Priority. These applications include Agriculture, Air Quality, Disaster Management, Ecological Forecasting, Public Health, Water Resources and Weather.

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The DEVELOP summer 2009 application deadline has passed. Applications are now being accepted for the fall term. Applications for the fall term must be postmarked by Monday, August 10, 2009.

The Summer term is scheduled to begin at most DEVELOP locations on June 1 and end on August 7, 2009.

Term dates for the Ames DEVELOP location are June 8 through August 14 for students enrolled in semester based schools, and June 15 through August 21 for high school students and college students enrolled in quarter based schools.

High school students for the rest of the DEVELOP locations are scheduled to begin the Summer term on June 22 through August 7.