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University of Chicago MRSEC and Physics Department Summer REU 2023

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Dear Colleague(s):

With National Science Foundation support for over three decades, the Physics Department and the Materials Research Center (MRSEC) at the University of Chicago have conducted a highly successful Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program.  Projects are distributed among the areas of astrophysics, atomic physics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, high-energy physics, materials science, mathematical physics, nanoscience, polymers, space physics, spectroscopy of materials, and other topics.  This research experience is complemented by a lecture series, field trips to Fermi and Argonne National Laboratories, and special social events.  We expect to accept around 20-24 summer research interns.  The application deadline is February 15, 2023.

We have enclosed the 2023 REU poster and an announcement about a particular science/art/theater component associated with these REUs.  Although the Physics MRSEC Summer REU programs are funded separately, the program activities and administration have been combined.  Collectively, we expect to be able to accept 20-24 students for the 2023 summer programs.  We request that you display the REU poster in an area of maximum exposure for interested students.

We also greatly appreciate any efforts you can make to encourage your qualified undergraduate students who might benefit from such programs to apply.  We are very confident and enthusiastic about the prospects of providing very positive experiences for the participating students and faculty.

Thank you very much for your assistance in distributing this information.  Please email us at reu@uchicago.edu with questions and/or mailing address corrections for future REU mailings.

Sincerely

Tracy Walker
on Behalf of the Physics/MRSECs REU Program
The University of Chicago
Department of Physics
& MRSEC REU Programs

 

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2023 Summer Internship at UC San Diego / Scripps Institution of Oceanography / Marine Physical Laboratory

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From: account mpl-internship <mpl-internship@ucsd.edu
Subject: 2023 Summer Internship at UC San Diego / Scripps Institution of Oceanography / Marine Physical Laboratory
Date: December 7, 2022 at 6:02:31 PM CST
To: account mpl-internship <mpl-internship@ucsd.edu>

Greetings Rice University,
I would like to inform your constituents about an exciting ten-week summer internship opportunity in the Marine Physical Laboratory (MPL) at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, in La Jolla, California. I have attached a flyer for your review and copied the job listing below — please forward / use in any ways that would best get the word out, including even posting hard copies on building bulletin boards in your area!
 
Our internship program is a great opportunity for inquisitive and motivated undergraduate students with exceptional aptitude for quantitative science majoring in oceanography, applied mathematics, engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, geology and related majors to work with some of the most notable scientists in the world while earning a modest salary. 
 
UCSD is an equal opportunity employer, with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.
 
More information can be found on our website https://mpl.ucsd.edu/internships/, where applications will be accepted through 4 p.m. Pacific time on January 13, 2023. If you have any questions please contact me.
 
Warm regards,
Eva Friedlander | Summer Internship Coordinator | Marine Physical Laboratory | UC San Diego Scripps Institution Of Oceanography | MC 0213 | mpl-internship@ucsd.edu

JOB LISTING

Applications will only be considered when submitted via https://mpl.ucsd.edu/internships/.
Organization: University of California San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Marine Physical Laboratory
 

Call for Summer Interns
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Are you considering applying to grad school and interested in oceanography as a career path?  Contemplating a career in scientific research and development?

The Marine Physical Laboratory, at UC San Diego’s world renowned Scripps Institution of Oceanography, is currently seeking inquisitive, motivated undergraduate students with exceptional aptitude for quantitative science to apply for the 2023 MPL Summer Internship Program.Undergraduate college students majoring in oceanography, applied mathematics, engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, geology and related majors are encouraged to apply. This ten-week internship will offer qualified students the opportunity to work with some of the most notable scientists in the world and learn about marine science and technology while earning a modest salary.
 

UCSD is an equal opportunity employer, with a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity.

 

ABOUT YOU
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* Currently enrolled as 1st, 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate — and not in your senior year — at a college or university with a major applicable to research done at MPL
* A U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident 
* Considering a career in scientific research
* Available to start at MPL in La Jolla, California, in June 2023.
* At least 18 years of age as of the internship start date
* Available to work the duration of the internship, ten consecutive weeks from the start date, for 40 hours per week at a salary of $16.30 per hour, and including a $6,000 (taxable) stipend to defray the cost of lodging, meals, transportation, etc.,
* Not a former MPL summer intern
* OK with working a short distance from some of Southern California’s best beaches and surf
HOW TO APPLY
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* Visit https://mpl.ucsd.edu/internships/ to complete the application online.
* Applications will be accepted online through 4 p.m. Pacific time on January 13, 2023.
* Applications are not reviewed until after the application due date.
* Applicants may be notified by email as early as February 2023.  
* All applicants will have been notified by email by the end of April. 

 

 

ABOUT US
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The Marine Physical Laboratory (MPL) is an organized research unit of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and lab at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography.Originally established as a Navy-orientated research laboratory in 1946, MPL has maintained a strong multidisciplinary research program consisting entirely of sponsored projects, with a large sponsorship from the Department of Defense (DOD) and the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Research Topics:
Acoustics and Infrasound
Applied Ocean Sciences
Autonomous Ocean Platforms and Global Observing Systems
Coastal Oceanography
Internal Waves and Ocean Mixing
Marine Mammal Biology
Nonlinear and Surface Waves
Ocean Acoustics
Ocean Instrumentation and Technology
Ocean-Atmosphere Interactions
Physical Oceanography
Population and Community Ecology
Upper Ocean and Submesoscale Processes
Research Highlights:

Air-Sea Interaction Research
Coastal Observatory Development
Observations of Waves and Currents Nearshore
Optical and Ancillary Measurements at High Latitudes in Support of the MODIS Ocean Validation Program
Reference Materials for Oceanic Carbon Dioxide Measurements
Time Reversal Mirror in the Ocean
Whale Acoustics

Whole Sky Imager

MORE INFORMATION
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MPL Summer Internship Program: https://mpl.ucsd.edu/internships/
Marine Physical Laboratory: https://mpl.ucsd.edu/internships/
Scripps Institution of Oceanography: https://scripps.ucsd.edu

University of California, San Diego: http://ucsd.edu

 

CONTACT
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mpl-internship@ucsd.edu

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2023 Repperger Research Intern Program (AFRL)

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Now Accepting Applications for the
2023 Repperger Research Intern Program

This 10-week educational internship program posthumously honors Dr. Daniel W. Repperger, who mentored many young people during his 35-year research career with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), by providing research opportunities for students to participate in research projects at one of the Air Force facilities under the mentorship of an AFRL scientist. Each scientist has been selected to mentor, because of their technical knowledge, experience, and willingness to help science and engineering students enhance their learning through participation in an actual Air Force research project.

Key Information:

Program Dates
June 5, 2023 – August 11, 2023

Application Deadline
January 12, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. EST

Research Locations
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH, with options for AFRL Collaborative Labs at Wright State University; or Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX

Eligibility

  • Be a U.S. citizen.
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited institution of higher education during the 2022-2023 academic year (further details in Zintellect).
  • Be pursuing a degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) discipline.
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher on a 4.00 scale as of Fall 2022.

Number of Participants
Between 10-20 students will be selected for participation.

Stipend
$12,000 for 10-week period

How to Apply
For application requirements and instructions for submitting your application, please visit: https://zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/AFRL-711HPW-2023-Repperger

Learn More
For additional information, including the 2023 project description catalog, please visit the Repperger Research Intern Program website. If you have any questions, please contact AFRL-Summer@orise.orau.gov.

 

REU in Neutrino Physics at Virginia Tech- Summer 2023

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Dear students,

I hope you are all doing well. Our department is gearing up for the fifth year of our NSF REU program in neutrino physics. The program will run from late May through early August in 2023 (10 weeks; exact dates TBD).

Please see the attached flier (VT REU 2023) for more information.

The online application will open on December 1.

If you have any questions about the program, email: reu@phys.vt.edu

Stay well,
Betty

—
Betty J. Wilkins
Graduate Program Coordinator, Dept. of Physics at Virginia Tech
(540) 231-8728

 

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DOE’s Office of Science Is Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2023 Undergraduate Internships

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DOE’s Office of Science Is Now Accepting Applications for Summer 2023 Undergraduate Internships

Students Will Conduct Research and Technical Projects at National Laboratories

Applications are currently being accepted for the Summer 2023 term of two undergraduate internship programs offered by the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science: the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program and the Community College Internships (CCI) program. The application deadline is January 10, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. EST.

Through SULI and CCI, undergraduate students discover science and technology careers at the DOE national laboratories and gain the experience needed to transition from internship to employment. Interns work directly with national laboratory scientists and engineers, assisting them on research or technology projects that support the DOE mission. SULI is open to full-time students attending four-year institutions and community colleges or recent graduates within two years of receiving their bachelor’s degree, while CCI is exclusively for community college students. Both programs are stipend-based and offered three times annually in Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.

A summer internship fair sponsored by the Office of Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists (WDTS) and hosted by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education will take place on October 25, 2022, from 1:00 – 6:00 pm EST (register here). This is an opportunity for prospective SULI and CCI applicants to engage with recruiters and scientists from DOE national laboratories.

In addition, two application assistance workshops will be held for each program. The first workshop will introduce the program and application process and the second workshop will highlight the research opportunities and internship experience at the DOE national labs. The dates and times for the workshops are:

SULI and CCI are managed by WDTS in the DOE Office of Science. More information can be found at https://science.osti.gov/wdts.

 

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships for Rice Physics and Astronomy Majors

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Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships for Physics and Astronomy Majors

including the Thomas A. Trombello Award, the Harold E. Rorschach Memorial Scholarship, and the G.C. Phillips Memorial Scholarship for work in the T.W.Bonner Nuclear Laboratory

 

Award will be $5,600 for a nominal 10-week period

Application Due Date: Friday, April 8, 2022

 

Application materials include:

  1. a cover page listing:
    1. proposal title
    2. your name
    3. your email address
    4. your research advisor
    5. your academic year (freshman, sophomore, junior)
    6. length of time you have worked with the advisor if any
    7. if you are currently a junior: whether you plan to continue this research for a senior thesis
  2. a one-page summary outlining the proposed research experience, prepared in consultation with your proposed P&A faculty mentor, including a general overview accessible to a non-specialist, a description of the specific topic you will study and how it connects to the big picture, a description of what you will be doing, and a discussion of what you hope to learn.
  3. an unofficial transcript

 

E-mail all materials to prof. Geurts (geurts@rice.edu)

REU opportunity at Louisiana State University

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CCT REU: Interdisciplinary Research Experience in Computational Sciences
http://reu.cct.lsu.edu/
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The Center for Computation & Technology (CCT) will host a ten week Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program where students work collaboratively on a wide variety of computational science projects. Each student receives a stipend of $6,000, free housing in university dormitories, and up to $600 in travel expenses to and from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Ten students will be selected.

Qualifications:
Undergraduate, community college student, or high school senior attending college in the fall, interested in a major that is within the computational sciences umbrella (leaves out few majors as it includes all sciences, mathematics, engineering, finance, statistics, etc.) with at least a 2.75 GPA, considering a career in research and/or graduate school in your major, being a US citizen or permanent resident, and graduating at least one semester after completion of the REU.

Important Dates:
February 28, 2022: Application deadline.
March 20, 2022: Notification of decision.
May 23, 2022 through July 30, 2022: Program dates.

The research activities of the CCT are organized into five Focus Areas: Core Computing Sciences, Coast to Cosmos, Material World, Cultural Computing, and System Science and Engineering. These are broad, and sometimes overlapping areas where faculty from diverse departments (Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Civil Engineering, Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computing Engineering, Music, Business, etc.) collaborate in multidisciplinary projects. Our REU students learn how to use some of the nation’s largest supercomputers, may participate in the setup and management of large-scale simulations, and may take on an important role in the analysis and visualization of the simulation results.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://reu.cct.lsu.edu/
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The LSU Center for Computation & Technology, or CCT, is an innovative research environment, advancing computational sciences, technologies and the disciplines they touch. Researchers at CCT use the advanced cyberinfrastructure – high-speed networks, high-performance computing, advanced data storage and analysis and hardware and software development – available on campus to enable research in many different fields. By uniting researchers from diverse disciplines, ideas and expertise are disseminated across LSU departments to foster knowledge and invention. For more information on the CCT, visit: http://www.cct.lsu.edu.

Computational physics summer program

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From:
 Joel Giedt, Program Director
 Professor
 Department of Physics, Applied Physics and Astronomy
 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
We are hosting a boot camp and summer school on computational physics, “Advanced Cyberinfrastructure Training for Modeling Physical Systems at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,” with particular emphasis on applications that require high performance computing, organized here at Rensselaer, June 15 – July 8, 2022 (Troy, NY).  Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this program will most likely be held entirely on-line.  The boot camp and summer school is aimed at advanced undergraduates and all levels of graduate students.  This program is supported by the National Science Foundation.  More information can be found on the following flyer:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/d15iiavtse8mx2n/flyer1.pdf?dl=0

We would greatly appreciate it if you could inform students about this unique opportunity.  Those who are interested in applying should go to the following webform to complete the application process:

https://webforms2.rpi.edu/physics-summer-program

Paid APS/IBM Research Internships: Deadline Jan 31

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The APS/IBM Research Internship program is offering two virtual and paid undergraduate internship opportunities for women and underrepresented minorities.

Learn More: https://www.aps.org/programs/women/scholarships/ibm/index.cfm

The goal of this program is to encourage women and underrepresented minority undergraduate students to pursue graduate studies in science and engineering. Both internship programs feature salaried positions at IBM Research that are typically 10 weeks long, and they provide an opportunity for interns to work closely with an IBM mentor.

Applications and letters of recommendation are due by January 31, 2022. Please refer to the application process for further details on how to apply.

https://www.aps.org/programs/women/scholarships/ibm/process.cfm

Physics REU at UT Dallas–Applications Open. Priority Deadline Feb 16

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Research experiences for undergraduates (REU) opportunity in theoretical, computational, and experimental physics at UT Dallas.
The UT Dallas Physics REU is a 10-week program that will take place from May 31 to Aug 5, 2022. Topics will include biophysics, computational physics, condensed matter physics, cosmology and gravity. REU Fellows will also attend seminars on different areas of physics, broadening their horizons. This program includes a $6,000 stipend, housing, a meal allowance, access to the gym, and multiple social events.
Applications received by Feb. 16 will be assured of full consideration, and the application site will close March 5.
Details on the program and the link to apply can be found here: https://sites.utdallas.edu/reuphysics/