REU Physics & Astronomy Program at Stony Brook University

Dates:
June 14- August 6, 2010

Description:
The Department of Physics & Astronomy at Stony Brook University at Stony Brook University is hosting an eight-week program for qualified undergraduate physics and/or astronomy majors. The program gives students an intensive research experience with leading researchers in the field.
REU participants will be assigned to a faculty mentor and become fully integrated into active research groups using state-of-the-art facilities. Participants will have the opportunity to work closely with their faculty mentor, attend weekly seminars, participate in workshops and present their research results at a student symposium at the close of the program. Participants will be placed in one of the following areas:

• Astronomy
• High Energy Particle Physics
• Instructional Apparatus Development
• Laser and Optics
• Nuclear Physics
• Solid State Physics
• Theoretical Physics
  

To learn more about our Physics & Astronomy Department, please visit: http://insti.physics.sunysb.edu/Physics/ . See also undergraduate research opportunities in physics.

Eligibility:
The REU Physics & Astronomy Program is open to all undergraduate students majoring in the field of physics or astronomy. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The State University of New York is an affirmative action, equal oportunity educator and employer. Please let us know if a disability-related accommodation is needed.

Award:
Participants will receive a $3,400 stipend, lodging on-campus (double occupancy), and an allowance for food and round-trip transportation to Stony Brook.

Application:
The application consists of the following items: a completed application form that includes an essay (250-500 words) describing your research interests and your educational and professional plans [see link to online application below) ; two letters of recommendation, and an official transcript.

There is no absolute deadline for submission of applications: offers will be made on a rolling basis beginning on March 1st until all available positions are filled.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to have transcripts and references sent to: REU Program in Physics & Astronomy, N3070 Melville Library, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3357. (References may also be sent directly to Karen Kernan or to reu@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.

2010 APPLICATION FORM:
Online Form*

**Remember : your application is not complete without an official transcript and your 2 letters of recommendation! It is the applicant's responsibility to request that the transcript and letters of recommendation be sent here.

Note: transcript and letters of recommendation may be sent separately.

Contact:
For more information, contact Karen Kernan via e-mail or at (631) 632-7114. Questions regarding the content of the program should be directed to Dr. Erlend Graf at (631) 632-8173 or via email at: Erlend.Graf@sunysb.edu

Thank you for your interest in physics & astronomy research at Stony Brook!