University of Rochester REU in Physics, Astrophysics, and Optics

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 Deadline: 

February 15, 2013
   

Start Date: 

May 29, 2013
   

Duration: 

10 Weeks, May 29 - August 3, 2013
   

Location: 

Rochester, NY
   

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 supports ten to twelve highly-qualified students to undertake supervised research projects in the Institute of Optics, for a period of 10 weeks each summer. Departmental faculty conduct research in diverse experimental and theoretical areas of optics and engineering. Some of the research performed by past undergraduate research assistants has been published in scientific journals. Students may also present their work at national conferences and undergraduate research symposia at the University of Rochester. Over the summer research period, participants attend a series of informal seminars covering research topics and receiving assistance on how to prepare for graduate school. Students whose projects are primarily experimental are encouraged to attend mini-courses in electronics and in machine shop techniques. The core research experience takes place in the context of research groups working at the University's research facilities.
   

Benefits: 

The stipend will be $4,500. Housing in an on-campus residence hall with other REU students is provided for non-local students, along with supplemental compensation for meals/incidentals for those living on campus. Travel expenses to Rochester are provided for non-Rochester students.

   

Major(s): 

Physics
Engineering
Mathematics

   

GPA: 

3.0

   
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: Official Transcripts
 

Contact: 

Ms. Connie Jones
REU Program, Department of Physics and Astronomy
University of Rochester, Wilson Blvd., B&L Bldg.
Rochester, NY 14267-0171
Phone: (585) 275-5306     Fax: (585) 275-8527
Email: connie@pas.rochester.edu

 

Program Website: 

http://www.pas.rochester.edu/urpas/page/specialreu
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