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Physics Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU): Interactions of Matter, Light and Learning


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Academic Level:
For most summer research programs, this is your upcoming status as of the fall. Always check with the individual program's website for details.

Undergraduates - First Year
Undergraduates - Sophomore
Undergraduates - Junior

Note: this opportunity encourages applications from community college students.

Description:
This REU program offers students an opportunity to perform cutting-edge research in our department. As a student in our program, you will be paired with a faculty research mentor. Furthermore, about 2-3 hours per week will be spent in a classroom setting, where faculty members will describe the physics behind your project and your peers' projects as well.

For 1-2 hours per week, Bruce Glymour, Professor and Head of Philosophy and Amelia Hicks, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, will lead discussions of ethical issues in physics, including case studies of some famous ethical violations in recent years.

You will develop a web page on your project, and give regular updates on your research to your fellow student researchers. Your project will culminate in an oral or poster presentation summarizing your research project, and in the creation of a web page summarizing your experiences.

We will organize social activities with other REU groups on campus. In past years, we have had dinner at mentors' homes, ice-cream socials, canoe trips, and other excursions.

We offer 12 openings, a $5450 stipend, a $750 travel allowance, and on-campus room and board.


 • Note: Funding pending
Participating Institution(s):
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Kansas State University (Lead)

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This Program can be Described by:
Academic Disciplines:
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Physics

Keywords:
Atomic & Molecular Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Cosmology
Laser Science & Technology
Nanophysics
Nanoscale Optics
Optical Spectroscopy
Particle Physics
Physical Sciences

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


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