The faculty of the St. Olaf Physics Department have several ongoing research projects that provide not only important contributions to the scientific community, but also a research experience for undergraduates. In the summer of 2003, twelve undergraduates worked on four projects led by faculty members both on campus and at the University of Minnesota. If you are interested in an undergraduate research experience, contact the chair, David Nitz, or the advisors for the projects listed below for an application. Summer research positions usually offer a stipend and housing allowance as well as a chance to gain invaluable experience in a research setting.
Research Projects:
Center for Geophysical
Studies of Ice and Climate
Student research in the Antarctic, Greenland, Sweden and Washington.
Molecular
Beam Research Group
Student research on vibrating and rotating molecules.
--Professor Cederberg wins 2002
APS prize for best undergraduate research!
Positron Research
Group
Student research on positron applications.
Surfaces Research
Group
Interdisciplinary student research to investigate the biology, chemistry,
and physics of 2D structures.
