Undergraduate Fellowships in Nuclear Chemistry & Radiochemistry
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Deadline: |
February 1, 2013 |
Start Date: |
June 17, 2013 |
Duration: |
Six weeks, June 17 - July 26, 2013 |
Location: |
San Jose State University, San Jose, CA or Brookhaven National Laboratory, Uptown, NY |
Area of Interest: |
 Arts Biomedical Sciences Engineering, Computer Science, and Applied Sciences Humanities Physical Sciences Social and Behavioral Sciences Other: |
Category: |
Education |
Description: |
The formal program consists of lecture and laboratory components which cover the fundamentals of nuclear theory, radiochemistry, nuclear instrumentation, radiological safety, and applications to related fields. In addition, there are special symposia, guest lectures, and field trips to nearby research centers. Topics include nuclear theory, radiochemistry, nuclear instrumentation, radiological safety, nuclear medicine, nuclear power, fundamental particle physics, and environmental radiochemistry. |
Benefits: |
Stipend of $4,000. Paid tuition (six semester units), transportation, room & board, textbooks, laboratory supplies, and laboratory manuals. Students who complete the course are encouraged to join a research project the following summer at a university or federal institution. Considerable personal assistance will be provided to secure summer positions and admission to Ph.D. and MD programs at leading universities. Six semester-units of transferable academic credit will be awarded by San Jose State University and the State University of New York at Stony Brook. |
Major(s): |
Chemical Engineering |
GPA: |
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Year In School at start of program: |
Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior |
Employment Eligibility: |
Has Citizenship Has Permanent Residence Has Work Permit Other: |
Required |
Resume Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other: Official transcripts and SAT/ACT Scores |
Contact: |
Professor J. David Robertson |
Program Website: |
http://www.cofc.edu/~nuclear/nukess.html |
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