DEVELOP is a NASA Science Mission Directorate Applied Sciences training and development program that extends science research to local communities. Student teams research NASA science capabilities relevant to community concerns and create advanced computer generated visualizations demonstrating research results.

The prototype visualizations use science measurements and predictions to address local policy issues and are shared with community leaders. Activity is student led and utilizes relationships with mentors from NASA and partner organizations. DEVELOP is a national internship program, with projects conducted during the fall, spring and summer terms.

DEVELOP students initiate projects in response to concerns and challenges communities introduce at leadership forums such as governors' conferences and association meetings. Projects are designed to achieve the widest coverage of NASA's Applications of National Priority through the use of NASA science missions and models. Each project requires partnerships with the community to achieve the greatest return on investment.