Washington State University – 2023 REU Waves in Physics

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The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Washington State University is pleased to offer paid summer research internships through our NSF REU program, Waves in Physics, where students will explore how wave concepts are manifest in a broad range of physics and astronomy subfields through individual research projects and professional development activities with others.

RESEARCH AREAS

  • Photons in Applied Materials
  • Wavefunctions in Quantum Materials
  • Phonons and Shockwaves
  • Waves Revealing the Cosmos

This 10-week program runs in conjunction with other programs on campus (~80 other STEM REU students) and includes professional development seminars, career oriented trips (e.g. LIGO Hanford – gravity wave observatory), social activities, and networking, including presenting at the WSU Undergraduate Summer Research Symposium.

  • On-Campus Housing
  • Food Budget
  • Travel
  • Stipend: $6,000

ELIGIBILITY

  • Undergraduate students who have not yet obtained their bachelor’s degree
  • U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
  • STEM major or at least introductory courses
  • Minorities and women strongly encouraged to apply

Application deadline February 12, 2023, learn more and apply at physics.wsu.edu/reu

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