Summer Research Program Information
Institution: Texas A&M University
Division: Department of Physics and Astronomy and Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics and Astronomy
Program: Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Astronomical Research and Instrumentation
Academic Area(s): Engineering & Physical Sciences (Astronomy & Astrophysics, Physics), Possible fields of study: supernova, cosmology, the high-redshift Universe, Dark Energy, the cosmic distance scale, the Milky Way galaxy, and extrasolar planets. In addition, the Munnerlyn Astronomical Instrumentation lab seeks students to participate in designing and building astronomical instrumentation
Academic Eligibility: undergraduate
Other Academic Eligibility Requirements: At least two years of undergraduate coursework in Physics, Astronomy, or Engineering is required.
Underrepresented Groups: Underrepresented In Science Encouraged, Minorities Encouraged, Women Encouraged
Deadline: Mid-Feb
GPA Minimum:
Duration: 10 weeks
Stipend: Yes
Housing: Yes
Meals: Yes
Website: http://mitchell.tamu.edu/reu/
Contact Name: Dr. Jennifer Marshall
Contact Title: REU program director
Phone #: 979-862-2782
Email: reu@physics.tamu.edu
City: College Station
State: Texas
ZIP: 77840