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DOE-INFN Summer Exchange Programs in Particle, Astroparticle, Nuclear, Theoretical, and Detector Physics

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Please find below a recent announcement of the DOE-INFN Summer Students Exchange Program (2020 edition).  The official announcement can be found at this link: 21914_2020 and a more detailed list with many interesting opportunities at this link: Programma-21914-1

Below is an excerpt of the announcement letter:

DOE-INFN Summer Students Exchange Program 2020 Edition

The US Department of Energy (DOE) and the Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare of Italy (INFN) announce the 2020 edition of the Summer Exchange Program dedicated to promote the exchange of students in science between the two countries.

INFN (http://www.infn.it) is one of the leading organization worldwide promoting basic scientific research and has tight connections with DOE activities in many areas of interest: Particle Physics, Astroparticle Physics, Nuclear Physics, Theoretical Physics and Detector Physics.

We call for applications of US students willing to join a INFN research team in Italy for a two-month period between June 1st and October 31st, 2020.

There are 11 positions available. Applicants can choose among 19 different INFN sites and 59 research projects.

Grants amount to5000€ to cover travel and living expenses. They are subjected to a 30% reduction due to Italian income taxes.

Eligible candidates must be enrolled as students at a US university and they must have begun, at the time of application, at least the third year of a US University curriculum in physics, engineering or computing science, or planning to start the third year in 2020.

Applications, in electronic form, must be sent to INFN not later than 27th March, 2020 (11.59 pm CET) through the website: https://reclutamento.infn.it/ReclutamentoOnline/

Physics REU at UCSB

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PHYSICS RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATES

June 22, 2020 – August 21, 2020 @ UC SANTA BARBARA

This 9-week research program includes:

  • individual project with research mentor
  • career development activities
  • $4500 stipend
  • free housing
  • support for round-trip travel

Research Areas Include:

  • Elementary Particle Physics
  • Gravity Theory
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics
  • Soft Matter Physics
  • Physics of Living Systems
  • Astronomy

Who should apply:

  • A US Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Students enrolled in 2 year or 4 year college (and continuing as an undergraduate in Fall 2020)
  • Students who have completed at least 1 year of Calculus based Introductory Physics
  • Women and students from underrepresented groups and institutions encouraged to apply.
This Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program is a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded Summer Research Program for undergraduates. Students will work with faculty and graduate students on a variety of cutting-edge research projects in Physics and Astronomy. The program also aims to provide all- round professional development through weekly activities, and a strong cohort experience through shared housing and social activities.

For more information, visit us at reu.physics.ucsb.edu or email physics-reu@ucsb.edu

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Cornell Astronomy 2020 REU

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The Department of Astronomy of Cornell University is pleased to announce its 2020 Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program.
Students will work on individual research projects with Cornell faculty and research staff on a wide range of topics in planetary science, solar system exploration, astrobiology, exoplanets, radio, infrared and radar astronomy, and related theoretical topics as well as astronomical instrumentation. Students interested in computer science and engineering are also encouraged to apply. Students will also participate in a series of group activities including lectures, roundtables and workshops, a geology tour of the Finger Lakes and a trip to the American Museum of Natural History in NYC.
For each participant, a stipend of $6,000.00 will be provided for the ten week session, plus $1,250.00 for housing and meals. The program will also provide reasonable support for travel to and from Ithaca as well as for observation or other research-related activities, or a professional meeting. Program dates areJune 1 to August 7, 2020 (but participation may be adjusted for conflict with academic schedules). Undergraduate students who will graduate after January 2020 and who are US citizens or permanent residents may apply. Students must have completed at least one year of undergraduate academic training by June 2020. Up to eight Research Assistantships will be available.
To view the research fields and to apply, please visit:
Completed applications AND supporting materials must be received by  February 3, 2020.
Cornell University is an equal opportunity employer.
See  flyer: 2020CornellAstroREU

2020 Summer Internship at UCSD/Scripps Institution of Oceanography/Marine Physical Laboratory

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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://scripps.ucsd.edu/mpl/mpl-summer-internship-program, where applications will be accepted through 4 p.m. Pacific time on January 17, 2020. 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://scripps.ucsd.edu/mpl/mpl-summer-internship-program.
 
Organization: UC San Diego Scripps Institution ofOceanography, 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 2020 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 2020
 
* Available to work the duration of the internship, ten consecutive weeks from the start date, for 40 hours per week at a salary of $14/hr
* 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://scripps.ucsd.edu/mpl/mpl-summer-internship-programto complete the application online.
* Applications will be accepted online through 4 p.m. Pacific time on January 17, 2020.
* Applications are not reviewed until after the application due date.
* Applicants may be notified by email as early as February 2020.  
* 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://scripps.ucsd.edu/mpl/mpl-summer-internship-program
Marine Physical Laboratory: https://scripps.ucsd.edu/mpl
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

See FLYER 2020

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (P&A seniors only)

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For seniors who are interested in applying for the NSF GRFP and seek some advising, please use the following link to indicate that you seek assistance. Caroline Quenemoen,  the Associate Dean of Students and Director of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry, will then follow up with you.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1dqOlz1vbRqO8koXVQvh5kmXFoguMw-wn3JLH-qtSqno/edit

Fellowship Fridays sponsored by the Center for Civic Leadership

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Interested in applying for a fellowship? Starting on Friday, May 31st, the CCL will be hosting Fellowship Fridays through Facebook Live. These short sessions will serve as complementary resources to students considering or going through the fellowship process. Please join us for our first Facebook Live on Friday, May 31st at 1pm central time to learn more about the plans for the summer with topics ranging from seeking out recommenders to dealing with writer’s block. Facebook live posts will continue through Friday, August 2nd and will be recorded for later viewing.  We look forward to engaging with you all.

https://www.facebook.com/RiceCCL/

Schedule of Fellowship Fridays:
Friday, May 31st: Overview
Friday, June 7th: Asking for Letters of Recommendation
Friday, June 14th: Understanding a Personal Statement
Friday, June 21st: Securing a Host Affiliation
Friday, June 28th: Evaluating Research Proposals
Friday, July 12th: Dealing with Writer’s Block
Friday, July 19th: Incorporating Feedback into Applications
Friday, July 26th: Checking in on Progress
Friday, August 2nd: Accessing Fellowship Portals

Sincerely,
Danika Brown, Jessica Khalaf, and Fatima Raza

Undergraduate research at MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Department: Department of Imaging Physics
Institution: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Professor: Richard Bouchard, PhD
Openings: Number of positions:  2
Earliest starting date: Fall 2019
Appointment term: multiple semesters over multiple years possible
Project options:
1) Design and fabrication of a mouse holder for photoacoustic and MR imaging.
2) Development and validation of MATLAB-based post processing of contrast-enhanced ultrasound images.
Required experience:  Working knowledge of MATLAB
Compensation:  Students should apply to their departments for course/internship credits during the school year. Full-time compensation possible during the following summer.

Lab focus: Development of ultrasound-mediated imaging techniques for cancer diagnostics and therapy monitoring.
Techniques: Dr. Bouchard’s research is focused on clinical photoacoustic-ultrasonic (PAUS) and acoustic radiation force (ARF)-based elasticity imaging technologies. He investigates novel uses of PAUS and (ARF)-based imaging in the detection, assessment, and treatment of cancer and cardiac disease.

Location:  MD Anderson Cancer Center, South Campus Research Building 3, 1881 East Road, Houston, TX 77054-6011.  This is about 2 miles from Rice University.
Environment/ Personnel: Dr. Bouchard’s lab is composed of Medical Physics graduate students, and they work closely with the Pagel and Sokolov laboratories at MDACC. All trainees in the lab – including undergraduate students – receive direct supervision from Dr. Bouchard.
Student research philosophy: There have been multiple Rice engineering undergraduate students who have come through Dr. Bouchard’s laboratory. All have co-authored conference abstracts with some co-authoring peer-reviewed publications.
To apply/Contact information: Please send a current resume to apply. Richard Bouchard, PhD, rrbouchard@mdanderson.org; (713) 745-0626; https://gsbs.uth.edu/faculty/faculty-directory/faculty-profiles.htm?id=81f5e58e-86bf-4aa5-8bea-cb0482a73a87

Note: course credit for research performed in this lab requires prior approval from the instructor of a Rice University course. Students should aim to apply to the instructor for course credit at least three weeks prior to the start of the semester to ensure that their experience and proposed projects will meet the course requirements and that there is sufficient time to complete the hosting institution’s paperwork and training. International students must consult with the Office of International Students and Scholars before applying for any off-campus positions.

Departments may offer course credit for this type of research but you must check with the course instructor first. The transcript marker research course UNIV 301 is open to all all research in all majors.