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REU Site: Real-World Research Experiences for Undergraduates at the National Weather Center


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Academic Level:
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Undergraduates - First Year
Undergraduates - Sophomore
Undergraduates - Junior
Undergraduates - Senior

Description:
The National Weather Center (NWC) in Norman, Oklahoma invites motivated undergraduate students from any major who are interested in a career in scientific research to apply for a 10-week summer research program. Students will conduct research on such topics as: severe weather, tornadoes, weather radar, numerical weather prediction models, climatological studies, societal impacts, radar engineering, and more.

Participants prepare and present papers reporting the results of their research. Participants' research is supplemented by tours, field trips, and lectures to produce a well-rounded experience that give participants the opportunity to judge whether a career in research is for them.

Housing, travel allowance, professional conference travel allowance, and a stipend are provided.


Participating Institution(s):
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University of Oklahoma (Lead)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Program Materials:
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This Program can be Described by:
Academic Disciplines:
Applied Mathematics
Atmospheric Sciences
Computer & Electrical Engineering
Computer Sciences
Education
Environmental Sciences
Sociology
Statistics

Keywords:
Atmospheric Dynamics
Climate
Climate Change
Cognitive Psychology
Decision Theory
Hydrologic Science
Meteorology
Remote Sensing
Social Behavior

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This program is funded by:
National Science Foundation (NSF)


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