2012 Research Experience for Undergraduates Program in Solar and Space Physics
at the University of Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Summer 2012 Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF)
The Program
The University of Colorado invites undergraduates to apply for a summer Research Experience for highly motivated students interested in solar and space physics. Students will work with scientists at the University of Colorado’s Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) or at the National Center for Atmospheric Research’s (NCAR) High Altitude Observatory (HAO), NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC), the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), or North West Research Associates (NWRA) on projects spanning the field of solar and space physics, from instrument hardware to data analysis to modeling of the Sun-Earth system.
The program begins with a summer school in solar and space physics and continues with seminars and discussions while you work at one of the participating laboratories, providing peer-to-peer collaboration opportunities. At the end of the summer, you will present your research findings.
Who should apply
Current Sophomore and Junior Undergraduate Students. Foreign students may apply but admission will be dependent upon funding.
When
June 10, 2012 through August 5, 2012 (8 weeks) [with some flexibility on a case-by-case basis]
Financial support
$500/week – In addition, participants will be provided with dorm housing and a food allowance. A travel stipend of $500 will be provided.
Apply online
Application deadline
January 23, 2012
New deadline – February 1, 2012
For more information, or if you have any difficulties submitting your application, contact:
Dr. Martin Snow, 303-735-2143
Resources from Previous Sessions
For other similar NSF REU programs, visit http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm
