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Program Dates:
June 12 – August 18, 2006.
Program:
This is a ten week summer
program of research in physics that will be hosted by WSU with research being
done at WSU, AFIT, and AFRL in
Dayton, Ohio. Each student will be mentored
by a faculty member at WSU or AFIT or a research scientist at AFRL on a project that focuses on experimental or computational aspects of
basic and/or applied research. Areas of research include atomic, molecular and optical physics,
chemical physics, plasma physics, solid state physics, materials
science, and biological physics. There will be several
workshops/tutorials that will compliment both the research projects and the
backgrounds of the participants. These workshops/tutorials may include
computational techniques using mathematical software programs such
as Mathametica or MatLab, experimental and laboratory techniques,
preparing for the GRE
and preparing presentations and posters. There will also be a
series of seminars that explore the
different fields of research and discuss the educational and career opportunities
available in the
physical sciences. There will also be tours of area laboratories and facilities, poster
and research presentations by the participants and several social
activities.
Eligibility:
The WSU REU program is intended for
undergraduate students considering the possibility of graduate study
in physics or related fields in the physical sciences or
engineering. Students must be
enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in physics, engineering
physics, or closely related field with an interest and background in
physics. Members of groups
under-represented in physics (women, members of underrepresented
minorities, and those with disabilities) and students from two-year
colleges or universities that do not have undergraduate research
opportunities are particularly encouraged to apply. The program is
open only to US Citizens or permanent residents.
Housing and Stipends:
Participants will receive $4000 for the
10-week program ($400/week) be given housing in campus residence
hall, free of charge, and an allowance of $560 for meals and $400
for travel.
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