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Summer REUs and Internships

Summer research opportunities in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics at St. Olaf College are
now available for your perusal online at http://www.stolaf.edu/academics/curi/

Below are links to several internship and REU websites for physics majors. Following these links provide more information to programs for Summer 2012.

Organizational websites for REU Programs:

Office of Science and Technology Policy Executive Office of the President 2012 Summer Student Volunteer Program. Being a Student Volunteer at OSTP provides an opportunity to experience science and technology policy firsthand while working closely with senior policy makers on a variety of tasks and projects. Student Volunteers intern with OSTP staff on a variety of science and technolgy initiatives. Applicants must be US citizens. The Summer 2012 application deadline was the end of November 2011. Visit the following website http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ostp/about/student

Official National Science Foundation REU page: http://www.nsf.gov/home/crssprgm/reu/start.htm
Full Proposal Deadline Date:  June 1, 2012. Deadline for REU Site proposals requiring access to Antarctica. All other REU Site proposals must be submitted to the August REU deadline. First Friday in June, Annually thereafter.
Full Proposal Deadline Date:  August 22, 2012. Deadline for REU Site proposals except for those requiring access to Antarctica. Fourth Wednesday in August, Annually thereafter. Undergraduate student participants in either Sites or Supplements must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions.

The American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Summer Undergraduate Fellowship Program is designed to provide opportunities for undergraduates students to gain experience in medical physics by performing research in a medical physics laboratory or assisting with clinical service at a clinical facility. Each applicant must complete the AAPM-provided Student application and ensure that it and all required supplementary information are returned to AAPM Headquarters by the due date, February 1, 2012. Summer Undergraduate Fellowships are restricted to U.S. citizens, Canadian citizens and Permanent residents of the U.S. More information can be found at www.aapm.org/education/SUFP/ .

American Institute of Physics (Publication): http://www.aip.org

Thinking about a summer job that's more than a paycheck? The Summer Science Research Clearinghouse has more than 60 postings already, many with deadlines coming up soon, and there are a lot of scholarship opportunities on The Nucleus as well. Check it out at www.compadre.org/student/browse.cfm.

APS/IBM Research Internship for Undergraduate Women. The American Physical Society and IBM co-sponsor a research internship program for undergraduate women. The goal is to encourage women students to pursue graduate studies in science and engineering.The internships are salaried positions typically 10 weeks long at one of three IBM research locations (San Jose, CA, Austin, TX, or Yorktown Heights, NY), and give the opportunity to work closely with an IBM mentor. The Watson lab has a full range of research, as does the Almaden lab, and the Austin lab focuses on software and systems. Eligibility requirements are:
female with sophomore or junior standing at a U.S. college or university at the time of application, majoring in chemistry, physics, materials science or engineering, computer science or engineering, chemical, electrical, mechanical engineering, or biology, if it has an emphasis on one of the other areas listed, must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and there is no citizenship restriction. Application deadline is February 1, 2012. Visit http://www.aps.org/programs/women/scholarships/ibm/index.cfm

http://www.compadre.org/student/research/index.cfm - The Nucleus has a more advanced web search for physics and astronomy undergraduate summer research opportunities.

CRESST operates its internship program in conjunction with other similar programs at NASA/GSFC. The CRESST partnership is planning to select between six and fifteen students, on a competitive basis, to participate in summer internships
on-site at GSFC for the summer of 2012. These are nominally 10-week paid internships ($5,000 for undergrads and $6,000 for graduate-level students), primarily but not exclusively for undergraduate level college students. It is expected all students would be attending U.S. universities. Students need not be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. However, citizens from designated countries, are not able to work on-site at GSFC, and therefore are ineligible for this internship program. The standard internship period for 2012 will be June 4th through August 10th. Applications for summer internships are accepted: 11/1/2011 – 2/1/2012. Visit http://intern.nasa.gov/

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Education Programs. Check out this website for two programs offered by DHS: Scholarship Program, HS-STEM Summer Internship Program, and Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions. Deadlines vary according to the program. http://www.orau.gov/dhseducationprograms/

http://www.orau.gov/hereatornl/ -This web page is for the Higher Education Research Experiences at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (HERE@ORNL). The program has an online application. Deadlines are stated but they are flexible for the HERE program. There are multiple academic levels in the HERE program, i.e., entering freshman, undergraduate, post-BS, or a graduate student.

http://www.krellinst.org/ssgf/ -The Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship (DOE NNSA SSGF) program provides outstanding benefits and opportunities to students pursuing a Ph.D. in areas of interest to stewardship science, such as high energy density physics, nuclear science, or materials under extreme conditions and hydrodynamics. Yearly stipend of $36,000. Applications are due January 18, 2012

The Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) program encourages undergraduate students to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers by providing research experiences at the Department of Energy (DOE) National Laboratories. Selected students participate as interns appointed at one of 17 DOE National Laboratories. They perform research, under the guidance of laboratory staff scientists or engineers, on projects related to ongoing programs. Must be currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at an accredited institution, and also have completed at least one year as a matriculating undergraduate student at the time of applying. Must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien at the time of applying. Browse and apply to the educational opportunities at http://science.energy.gov/wdts/suli/

http://www.orise.orau.gov/doescholars - The Department of Energy Scholars Program offers summer internships with stipends of up to $650 per week depending on academic status to undergraduates, graduate students and post graduates at accredidted institutes of higher education. Majors accepted include: engineering; physical sciences; environmental sciences; computer science and information technology; physics; program managment; math statistics; safety and health; accounting and finance; law; and other related discipline areas. Requirements include: US Citizenship; 16 years of age; and a cumulative GPA of 2.90/4.00. Internships provide participants with the opportunity to conduct hands-on research while showcasing their education, talent and skills. Interns will also have a unique opportunity to explore the options for federal careers with DOE.

Kitt Peak National Obseratory(KPNO), a division of the National Optical Astronomy Observatory (NOAO), in Tucson has REU positions available for the summer of 2012. The REU program provides an exceptional opportunity for undergraduates to engage in substantive research activities with scientists working in the forefront of contemporary astrophysics. Participants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. The deadline for applications is January 30, 2012. More information can be found at http://www.noao.edu/kpno/reu

The Molecular Foundry, a national nanoscience user facility at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), is seeking enthusiastic, motivated undergraduate students in the physical and biological sciences to participate in a summer internship program providing unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge nanoscience research in a multidisciplinary setting (ten-week summer program). Go to http://foundry.lbl.gov The deadline is January 14, 2012.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is offering an REU program for the summer in High-Energy-Density Physics (hydrodynamics, atomic physics, plasma physics, inertial confinement physics, astrophysics or radiation/particle transport). The application deadline is January 16, 2012. U.S. Citizenship is required. More information can be found at http://internships.llnl.gov/hed_physics/ .

LPI (Lunar and Planetary Institute)/NASA's Undergraduate Research Program is a premier summer research opportunity for upper-level students, who will work one-on-one with a scientist at the LPI or at the NASA Johnson Space Center. College undergraduates with at least 50 semester hours of credit interested in pursuing a career in the sciences are eligible. Relevant fields of study include the natural sciences, engineering, computer sciences, and mathematics. Applicants will be considered for appointment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, national origin, age, handicap status, or other nonmerit factors. The application deadline for the program is January 20, 2012. Candidates may apply using the online application form available at: http://www.lpi.usra.edu/lpiintern.

PGGURP (NASA's Planetary Geology and Geophysics Undergraduate Research Program pairs qualified undergraduates with NASA-funded investigators at research locations around the country for 8 weeks during the summer. Students will spend the summer at the NASA scientist's home institution. Applications are due January 30, 2012. Open to international citizens. Go to http://www.acsu.buffalo.edu/~tgregg/pggurp.html

The National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center will be conducting a summer student program for undergraduates at the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rice. Research may be conducted in atmospheric science, radio astronomy, or planetary radar astronomy. Undergraduates who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who will be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program (part‑ or full‑time) during Fall 2012 are eligible. Students interested in electronic instrumentation or computer science are also encouraged to apply before February 1, 2012. More information can be found a http://www.naic.edu/reu_program.html

The laboratories of the National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN) will conduct a joint REU program during the summer of 2012. Opportunities exist in all areas of the country, across a broad range of science and technology. The online application deadline is February 8, 2012. If you participated in a NNUN or NNIN Program in the past, you cannot participate again,
--you must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident,--you must be 18 years of age or older, you must have health insurance coverage for the summer, you must not be graduating before the end of the program in August, you must not already have a four-year degree of any kind, and you must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or better.More information at http://www.nnin.org/nnin_2012reu.html

National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) Summer Student Research Assistants conduct research under the supervision of NRAO staff at one of three NRAO sites ( Socorro , NM ; Green Bank, WV; Charlottesville , VA ) on a project in the supervisor's area of expertise. The project may involve and aspect of astronomy, including original research, instrumentation, telescope design, or astronomical software development. The NRAO Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program is for undergraduates who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. The deadline for applications is February 1, 2012. More information can be found at https://science.nrao.edu/opportunities/student-programs/summerstudents.

We are recruiting now, and until February 15, 2012, for the National Science Foundation (NSF) High Performance Computing Applications Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program: Computational Fluid Dynamics (HARP) at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, for summer 2012.  Engineering or Science undergraduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a strong interest in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and High Performance Computing (HPC) should apply.  All work will be done from the campus at Honolulu, HI.  The students will receive a generous stipend, and travel to and from Hawai‘i will be provided.  Applicants can apply at http://reu.eng.hawaii.edu/harp/.

The National Undergraduate Fellowship Program in Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy Sciences provides outstanding undergraduates with an opportunity to conduct cutting edge research in plasma science and fusion energy. Students selected for this fellowship will take part in a nine-week-long research project in order to study plasma science research and fusion research in particular. Selected students receive a stipend of $4,800 in addition to funding for transportation to the research site. Application Procedures: Application must be completed online.Those eligible are current juniors enrolled at a U.S. college or university, majoring in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or physics. Deadline for application is February 21, 2012. See http://www.science-education.pppl.gov/NUF.html

http://www.ornl.gov/sci/nsed/outreach/internship_nesls.shtml- The Nuclear Engineering Student Laboratory Synthesis (NESLS) program is a cooperative research initiative geared toward students working in physics and nuclear engineering applications. Through one- to three-year summer internships, NESLS offers engineering students and faculty on-the-job educational and research opportunities at a multidisciplinary national laboratory. The ORNL NESLS program is open to faculty and full- or part-time engineering students enrolled at a U.S. university at the time of appointment. Deadline for summer applications is February 28, 2012.

http://www.orau.gov/orise/educ.htm - This link is the gateway to many of the education and research experiences offered through ORISE. The web page has links for faculty, recent graduates, graduates, and undergraduate students.

The Yale CRISP Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as a Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) program. The CRISP REU fellowship program provides students with the opportunity to conduct team-based interdisciplinary materials research through both academic year and summer research opportunities for undergraduate students - academic year REUs are available for students at Yale and SCSU. During the course of this eight-week summer research program, fellows conduct research under the advisement of a university faculty mentor and postdoctoral fellows and graduate students within the research group. The REU experience is based on a very successful collaborative team-based model developed as one of CRISP's signature programs (MIMER). Specifically, a team of researchers with various academic backgrounds are brought together to research a topic of common interest. These teams make use of shared research/teaching facilities at both Yale and SCSU. These collaborative research groups encourage synergy and foster the formation of mentoring relationships among team members who are recruited broadly with an emphasis on underrepresented populations. The CRISP REU program is open to highly motivated undergraduate students who have completed their junior year, although consideration is given to underclassmen demonstrating strong potential. Minorities, women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. US citizenship [or permanent residency] is required.More information go to http://crisp.yale.edu/index.php/REU_Program. Application deadline is February 1, 2012.

 

REU University Programs for 2012:

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has REUs in Experimental and Computational Materials Research. The projects include high pressure materials research, thin film growth and characterization, microelectronic materials, nano-materials, laser materials, bioceramics and biopolymers, planetary materials, modeling of gas phase chemistry and surfaces in materials growth, and computer simulation of materials. The REU program will pay a $4,000 stipend for the ten weeks period, plus additional support for housing, travel and other expenses. REU programs are for US citizens. The application deadline is March 15, 2012. More information can be found at http://www.phy.uab.edu/reu/

Undergraduates interested in participating in a 10-week summer physics research program at Brigham Young University are invited to apply. There are exciting opportunities in a number of areas including optics (using lasers of all kinds including ultrashort pulse and UV lasers), computer modeling, plasmas, solid state and thin film science, acoustics, theory, and astronomy. Participants will receive a $4,500 stipend, round trip travel expenses to Provo, Utah,as well as room and board. All participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent resident aliens. You may apply online at http://reu.byu.edu . Applications must be received by February 11, 2012.

Caltech's MURF program aims to increase the participation of underrepresented students (such as African American, Hispanic, Native American, females who are underrepresented in their discipline, and first-generation college students) in science and engineering graduate programs. Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors and must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Online applications are due January 11, 2012. For more information, visit http://www.murf.caltech.edu.

The Summer Research Opportunity Programs (SROP) at CIC Universities is now taking applications. These are fantastic research opportunities for students from all over the country. The programs provide a fairly generous summer stipend plus room and board assistance. More information can be found at http://www.cic.net/Home/Students/SROP/Introduction.aspx . You can apply on-line and indicate areas of academic research interest and indicate which university campuses they're most interested in (for summer research). Applicants must be a citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S. The CIC SROP application is accepted November 1, 2011 until February 10, 2012.

UCLA Physics and Astrophysics Program is offering students an opportunity to work closely with top scientists in their field. You will chose projects from plasma and beam physics, solid state physics, astrophysics, high-energy physics, biophysics and astroparticle physics. Participants must be US citizens or permanent residents enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in physics or astrophysics. Apply online at http://reu.physics.ucla.edu/2012/home.htm. Deadline is February 17, 2012.

The University of Chicago Materials Research Center (MRSEC) and the Department of Physics offers qualified undergraduate students unique opportunities to experience forefront research. View more information at http://mrsec.uchicago.edu/index.shtml We also include our Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) and pre-college internship programs which invite students to experience cutting-edge research by working in our laboratories.

The Cornell Center for Materials Research is offering a summer program with stipend. Students will work with Cornell faculty on interdisciplinary materials research projects involving chemistry, physics, materials science and engineering disciplines, and will also participate in an organized program of lectures, mini-courses, laboratory visits and recreational activities. More information can be found at http://www.ccmr.cornell.edu/reu . Open to Fall 2012 undergraduates who are US Citizens or permanent residents. Deadline in March 1, 2012.

Cornell University is pleased to announce its Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program in Observational Astronomy. Students will work on individual research projects with Cornell faculty and research staff on a wide range of topics in planetary science, astronomical instrumentation, astrophysics, general relativity and cosmology. This web page contains more information and a link to the application form http://astro.cornell.edu/specialprograms/reu/index.html. United States citizens or permanent residents who have completed 1 to 3 years of undergraduate academic training by June 2012 are eligible. The deadline for application is February 7, 2012. Selections will be announced after March 1, 2012.

University of Florida Physics Summer Program will offer valuable research experience, workshops on cutting-edge science and career choices, tours of research facilities--in a ten-week program. REU participants must be undergraduate students and must be citizens or legal permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. The application deadline is Feb. 15, 2012. For more information go to http://www.phys.ufl.edu/REU/

Hope College REU in Physics & Engineering. Students selected for the program will receive a stipend of $4,800 for the 10 week program and travel reimbursement. Successful applicants must be registered at an accredited 2-year or 4-year institution and must be U. S. citizens for permanent residents. Students that have completed their freshmen, sophomore or junior year may apply. Application deadline is March 2, 2012. Online application at http://www.hope.edu/academic/physics/reu7/index.html

Lehigh University REU program is intended for students who plan to pursue graduate study in physics or related fields. (NSF-supported) Funding for certain positions is restricted to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Deadline is March 7, 2012--to apply visit website: http://www.lehigh.edu/~inreu/reu/index.html.

EACH SUMMER, the Maryland Sea Grant Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program offers fourteen students the opportunity to conduct marine research on the Chesapeake Bay — the program is especially designed for students majoring in such fields as biology, chemistry, ecology, environmental science, engineering, physics, marine science and mathematics. To apply visit www.mdsg.umd.edu/Education/REU/ . Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. and its possessions. The application deadline is February 28, 2012.

The University of Michigan Physics Department has an REU program based at CERN in Geneva , Switzerland. The program places physics and engineering undergraduates into active CERN research groups. More information is available at www.um-cern-reu.org . The program is open to U.S. Citizens and permanent residents. 2012 applications are now being accepted and we will begin review on 20 December 2011. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy of Michigan State Universtity is seeking interested students to participate in the REU Program during the summer. Experimental and theoretical projects are available in nuclear physics, accelerator physics, particle physics, theoretical physics, astrophysics, biophysics, condensed matter physics, nanoscience, low temperature physics, computational physics, psychoacoustics, and physics education. More information and an application can be found at www.pa.msu.edu/reu/ . The REU program is only available to U.S. citizens. The application deadline is the last week of March 15, 2012.

The University of Minnesota Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (UMN MRSEC), as part of its education and outreach effort, sponsors the following programs: Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program which includes a Native American Undergraduate Research Program and a Faculty/Student Research Team Fellowship Program. Undergraduate student participants supported with NSF funds in either Supplements or Sites must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. The deadline for submission is February 15, 2012 and more can be found at: http://www.mrsec.umn.edu/EHR/REUdescription.php

Montana State University Department of Physics will offer Solar Physics/Astronomy & Space Physics REU positions during the summer. Most projects in this program involve analysis of data from solar space missions which are suitable for most students at the sophomore or junior level. Participants must be full-time undergraduates, typically finishing their sophomore or junior years. Applications from underrepresented groups are particularly welcomed. There are no restrictions with regard to citizenship. Foreign participants are supported from non-NSF sources. More information can be found at http://solar.physics.montana.edu/reu . The last day for receipt of all items is February 13, 2012.

The University of Nebraska Summer Research Program is committed to quality mentoring and research projects. We limit our summer offerings to active research labs and projects led by faculty who have established themselves as excellent undergraduate student mentors. Since each program has several Summer Research Program scholars, you'll have peers and colleagues in which to share your educational experience with. Opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. A complete listing of faculty mentors and research project descriptions can be found at http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram/research.shtml. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and be a current undergraduate with at least one semester of coursework remaining before obtaining a bachelor's degree. Applications are due February 15, 2012.

The Materials Research Science and Engineering Center at Northwestern University provides opportunities for undergraduates to engage in hands-on materials-related research for nine weeks during the summer. REU students will have the opportunity to contribute to a research project led by a center faculty member and will participate in interdisciplinary research group meetings, expanding their science and engineering experience into a range of fields. Application deadline is February 15, 2012. You must not have completed your degree before the program begins.  The program is open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. 
For more information and an application, please visit http://www.mrsec.northwestern.edu/content/educational_programs/reu.htm

The International Institute for Nanotechnology at Northwestern University is offering a Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates in nanotechnology.Under the leadership of Professor Mark Hersam, REU is held for a nine-week period each summer. Participants engage in full-time research on a nanotechnology-related topic. They attend regular group meetings, which give them opportunities to share their progress and gain a broad overview on a wide array of scientific projects. Additional activities include tours of Northwestern facilities and laboratories, special lectures, field trips, technical writing workshops, a public speaking seminar, and a summer picnic. For more information and to get an application visit www.nsec.northwestern.edu/REU.htm Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, majoring in the physical sciences or engineering, with at least one year left to complete their degree. The application deadline is February 15, 2012.

Physics Summer Research positions for undergraduate Physics Majors at the University of Notre Dame provides opportunities for Physics students to experience research first-hand, under direct supervision of faculty mentors. Areas of research include: astronomy, astrophysics, atomic physics, complex systems/biological physics, elementary partical physics, nuclear physics and solid state/low temperature physics. The program is available only to U.S. citizens or permanent residents unless tuition/support has been arranged through your university or another organization. Apply early--application deadline is February 20, 2012. For more information see http://www.nd.edu/~sciwww/reu/phys_reu_apply.htm

The University of Oklahoma Physics REU. This NSF-REU program is aimed at students who are interested in Physics and/or Astronomy and who may have potential for future graduate study. While some background is of course needed, we are interested in hearing from any motivated and talented student in the sciences. You must be a US citizen or permanent resident of the US or its possessions, must be currently enrolled in a program leading to a Bachelor's degree, and must not have graduated by the summer of 2012. The REU program will take place from May 30 through July 31, 2012. Some flexibility in starting and ending dates may be possible. All applications received by February 15, 2012, will be considered in full, with later applications considered as space permits. Visit http://www.nhn.ou.edu/reuhome/

The Department of Physics along with the Penn State University Material Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) has been designated a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site by the National Science Foundation Division of Materials Research. Positions are available for research projects in Laboratories located in various Penn State departments and are open to undergraduate students who are majoring in physics, chemistry, material science, all branches of engineering, etc. and have an interest in materials research. The NSF requires that REU participants must be either US citizens or permanent residents. During the summer students must be enrolled in a program leading to a bachelor's degree. Selection of candidates will begin the third week of February, 2012. Visit http://www.phys.psu.edu/undergraduate/research/reu/non_up.html

The Santa Fe Institute is offering summer research experiences for undergraduates. Undergraduate students work with faculty mentors on an individual research project focused on some aspect of complex systems. SFI's broad program of research is aimed at understanding both the common features of complex systems and at comprehending the enormous diversity of specific examples. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online in order to expedite your application. For the purposes of this program, an undergraduate student is one who is enrolled in a degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a bachelor's degree. SFI’s online application site is open December 6, 2011 to February 6, 2012. Visit http://www.santafe.edu/education/fellowships/undergraduate/

The SETI Institute is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2012 REU program in Astrobiology. Undergraduate students in fields such as astronomy, biology, geology, chemistry, and physics are invited to apply to spend 10 weeks in the San Francisco Bay area working on a scientific research project in the field of astrobiology. Students receive a stipend, travel, and living expenses. Applicants should be current Sophomore and Junior undergraduate students who are United States Citizens or Permanent Residents. Application due date is on February 1st, 2012, at 11:59pm (PST); successful students will be notified in early March. Visit http://www.seti.org/reu

Stony Brook University invites undergraduate Physics and/or astronomy majors to apply for REU Physics Summer Program. The program gives students an intensive research experience with leading researchers in the field. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. More information can be found at www.stonybrook.edu/ureca/physicsreu.htm . 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.

University of Tennessee, CURENT, Center for Ultra-wide-area Resilient Electric Energy Transmission Networks is offering undergraduate students the chance to perform in-depth research with faculty. Students will work on various research topics. More specifically, these projects will investigate: power systems, power electronics and drives, alternative energy sources, energy storage, control and communication, power transmission, large data analytics and visualization, distibuted and collaborative visualization, power market structures, fault resiliency through robust collaboration among local controllers. Each student will customize their own research based on personal interests by working closely with faculty and graduate students throughout an eight week summer program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in full-time accredited undergraduate institutions. Visit http://curent.utk.edu/education/university-education/reu/ Deadline is February 15.

REU Sensing and Signaling Research Experience for Undergrads at the University of Tennessee. The aim of this Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) is to provide hands-on research opportunities for undergraduate students majoring in the sciences, with an introduction to cutting-edge research in the broad area of “Sensing and Signaling”. This opportunity is available to Sophomore and Junior undergraduate science majors, with preference for Juniors. REU Fellowships will be awarded to qualified students on a competitive basis. Each Fellowship will include a $4,000 stipend as well as an allowance for cost of living, travel, and research supplies. You must be either a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident to apply. Applications will be reviewed as they are received but should be completed and submitted by March 30, 2012. http://web.bio.utk.edu/bcmb/summer/reu.html

The Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) brings ten students each summer to campus to work closely with VINSE faculty on research projects in cutting edge areas of nanoscale science and engineering. This summer program is funded by the NSF-REU program. Participation in the program provides students with a true interdisciplinary research experience in an environment where physicists, chemists, biologists, and all engineers collaboratively solve problems and creat new scientific understanding. Students who are US Citizens or Permanent Residents majoring in science or engineering are eligible to apply to the REU program.  Students from underrepresented groups and institutions are strongly encouraged to apply. Application deadline is February 15, 2012. Visit http://www.vanderbilt.edu/vinse/reu/

Washington State University School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering is offering REUs for the summer. Research areas include Bose-Einstein Condensation, chaos and complexity, high-pressure physics, materials and optics, and physical acoustics. More information can be found at http://reu-mse.mme.wsu.edu/apply.html. Please be aware that due to federal guidelines for this program, you must currently be a US citizen or permanent resident to participate in this program. You must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate and you will not have received your Bachelor's degree prior to July 2012. They will start considering application materials on January 31, so applying early is encouraged. Application deadline will be March 1, 2012.

The University of Washington , Seattle is offering REUs with projects in Astrophysics and Cosmology, Atomic Physics, Nuclear Physics, Condensed Matter, Particle Physics, Physics Education and Biological Physics. The main goal of this program is to provide an exciting and nurturing research experience for students, one that will encourage them to pursue careers as research scientists. Each student is paired with a faculty advisor, and is often supported by interested postdocs and advanced graduate students. Students participate in a 10-week research program, including in most cases a machine shop course. Apply online at www.int.washington.edu/REU/ . The application deadline is February 29, 2012 (early application is recommended).

Every year, the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis recruits undergraduates to participate in its 10-week Research Experiences for Undergraduates summer program. Work with a professor and graduate students on cutting-edge CSE research. Find out what it's like to be a graduate student at a research university, and get paid for it! Application deadline is February 17, 2012. Apply online at http://reu.cse.wustl.edu/reu/Summer_2012.html

Physics REU at The College of William & Mary. Our 2012 REU dates are  May 29- August 3rd.  Preference will be given to physics students with superior records who are now completing the junior year. For the ten weeks of participation, a student will receive a $5000 stipend, plus free dormitory room and health center services.  Joint tours, talks, and activities are planned with the Hampton University Physics Department. this summer will provide opportunities for joining in research not only on the Williamsburg campus, but also at nearby Jefferson National Accelerator Laboratory & NASA Langley Research Center. Application deadline is March 1, 2012 (US Citizen or Permanent Resident). Go to: http://www.wm.edu/as/physics/undergrad/researchopportunities/reu/index.php.

 

University Internships:

The Research Internships in Science and Engineering Program (RISE) at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), run by the Materials Research Laboratory, provides an opportunity for students from all over the country to travel to UCSB and work in a research laboratory for 10 weeks. Internships span an array of fields including materials, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, computer science, and mechanical engineering. Applications and information on the program can be found at http://www.mrl.ucsb.edu/RISE . APPLICATION DEADLINES: Fall Quarter: Friday, September 30, 2011, Winter Quarter: Monday, January 10, 2012, Spring Quarter: Monday, March 27, 2012. Open to US Citizens and Permanent Residents.

The Maritime Studies Program of Williams College & Mystic Seaport in Connecticut is offering an interdisciplinary undergraduate semester focused on the world's oceans with courses in history, marine sciences, environmental policy, and literature of the sea. We encourage applications from undergraduate students of all majors from accredited four-year institutions. Each semester students from 12 to 14 different colleges representing up to 15 majors attend Williams-Mystic. Sophomores, juniors and seniors may attend. No previous sailing experience is necessary, but we seek students who are eager for new experiences and who look forward to studying in a compelling academic environment. Please note that Williams-Mystic operates on a rolling admissions basis. We recommend that you submit your application as early as possible for Fall 2012 or Spring 2013. Visit the website: http://www.williams.edu/williamsmystic/How_to_Apply.html