Research Experience for Undergraduates - Solar Physics
2011
| Research - Most projects in this program involve analysis of data from solar space missions such as SOHO, TRACE, RHESSI and Hinode, which are suitable for most math, physics, and astronomy students at the sophomore or junior level. Additionally, a few projects are available in the solarstellar
connection, dynamo theory, solar magnetohydrodynamics, and space hardware. |
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Education - Participants can expect to learn practical strategies and skills in research, including
programming, data analysis, instrumentation, theory, and presentation. The program includes
lectures on a variety of topics that are relevant to physics, astrophysics, and space weather,
presented in the framework of research focused on understanding the Sun. |
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| Montana State University, Bozeman - The summer months in Montana offer outstanding opportunities for outdoor recreation and other activities associated with the university and the Bozeman community. Surrounded by spectacular mountains and rivers, Bozeman is within easy driving distance of Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. |
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Practical Details - The summer 2011 program will run from May 31 through August 5.
Time-critical first and last week activities and summer housing limitations preclude other start and end dates. Stipends will be $5100 plus a $375 food allowance for the ten week program.
Travel costs to and from Bozeman are
covered and university residence hall lodging is provided. For non-US participants, support for
travel costs is limited to the economy roundtrip airfare from JFK/New York.
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| Eligibility - Participants must be full-time undergraduates, typically finishing their sophomore or
junior years. Applications from under-represented groups are particularly welcomed. There are no
restrictions with regard to citizenship. Foreign participants are supported from non-NSF sources. |
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Further Details - Please refer to our REU Solar Research web site which includes participant research reports, lectures, and social activities from past years, as well as on-line application forms:
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