The Virginia Earth System Science Scholars (VESSS) is a FREE program that challenges the next generation of scientists and engineers to become part of the solution to one of the most significant issues faced by society: climate change and its global impacts.

Applications: Open August 15-October 26

2024 Academy Dates:
July 6-12
July 20-26

Contact: Kari Espada, kespada@odu.edu

The Virginia Earth System Science Scholars (VESSS) program, offered by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium (VSGC), has received the prestigious 2019 Programs That Work Award from the Virginia Mathematics & Science Coalition (VMSC). The award recognizes exemplary mathematics, science, and integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs for which there is evidence of a positive impact on student or teacher learning.

Read the press release here.