University of Hawaii at Manoa, Institute for Astronomy Research Experience for Undergraduates
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Deadline: |
February 1, 2012 |
Start Date: |
Late May |
Duration: |
10 weeks, late May through early August |
Location: |
Honolulu, Hawaii |
Area of Interest: |
 Arts Biomedical Sciences Engineering, Computer Science, and Applied Sciences Humanities Physical Sciences Social and Behavioral Sciences Other: |
Category: |
Education |
Description: |
This REU program will provide undergraduates considering a career in science with the opportunity to engage in research with professional astronomers working on cutting-edge problems in astrophysics. The REU students will be full-time research assistants to a faculty mentor and will work on specific aspects of an ongoing research program. Astronomers at the IfA conduct research in a wide range of astrophysical disciplines, including solar physics, planetary astronomy, stellar astronomy, the interstellar medium and star formation, galaxies and stellar systems, observational and theoretical cosmology, and theoretical stellar dynamics. |
Benefits: |
$450/week, travel support, and housing |
Major(s): |
Earth & Environmental Science |
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: One position for foreign student each year |
Required |
Resume Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other: Transcripts |
Contact: |
Dr. Paul Coleman |
Program Website: |
http://www.ifa.hawaii.edu/reu/ |
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