University of Rochester
Research Experience for UndergraduatesPhysics, Astronomy, Optical Science and Engineering
May 28 – August 2, 2019
Astronomy & Astrophysics Condensed Matter PhysicsExperimental Biological Physics Complex Networks & Data Science
Quantum Optics & Optical Science Nanotechnology
High Energy Density & Laser Physics Particle Physics
Mini course in Unix/Linux and informal seminars each week on research topics and preparing for graduate school
Tours of research laboratories; outings to explore the Rochester area
End of summer symposium at which participants present their research projects.
Opportunities to continue research toward publication in professional journals and/or presentation of results at national conferences during the following academic year.
Stipend is $5000; travel to Rochester and on-campus housing is provided with supplemental compensation for dining. Women, members of underrepresented minorities, and students from colleges that lack comparable research opportunities are encouraged to apply. Most applicants will have completed at least 4 semesters of college physics and math and will have completed their sophomore or junior year by June 2019. Graduating seniors are not eligible. All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Application deadline: February 15, 2019.
Further details, including links to the online application form for the program and descriptions of previous years’ projects may be found at:www.pas.rochester.edu/undergraduate/reu/index.html
Supported by grants from the National Science Foundation.
