MIT Haystack Observatory Research Experiences for Undergraduates

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 Deadline: 
February 1, 2013
   

Start Date: 

June 3, 2013
   

Duration: 

10 Weeks, June 3 to August 9, 2013
   

Location: 

Cambridge, MA
   

Area of Interest: 

Arts
Biomedical Sciences
Engineering, Computer Science, and Applied Sciences
Humanities
Physical Sciences
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Other:
   

Category: 
Education
   

Description: 
This program includes: seminars, tours of nearby facilities, group meetings, final reports and seminar, conferences, and follow-up academic year program. The approach that we have adopted at the Haystack Observatory is to match students with specific members of the research staff for their summer activities. To obtain further information about the projects, please contact the sponsoring staff member noted on the program's Web site.
   

Benefits: 

Stipend of $500/week, housing, and some funds for transportation.
   

Major(s): 

Physics
Earth & Environmental Science
Mathematics
Engineering
   

GPA: 

   
Year In School at 
start of program: 
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
   
Employment 
 Eligibility: 
Has Citizenship
Has Permanent Residence
Has Work Permit
Other: 
   

Required 
Documents: 

 Resume
Personal Statement
Letters of Recommendation
Other: Transcripts
 

Contact: 

REU Representative
Director/REU Program, Undergraduate Research and Education Dept., Radio Astronomy at the Haystack Observatory
Northeast Radio Observatory Corp., MIT Haystack Observatory, Off Route 40
Westford, MA 01886-1299
Phone: (781) 981-5400    
Email: reuhaystack@haystack.mit.edu

 

Program Website: 

http://www.haystack.mit.edu/edu/reu/index.html
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