During the 1995-1996 academic year we had five undergraduate researchers in our labs. The activities of our undergraduate researchers include independent research projects supervised by a faculty member, cooperative participation in projects being undertaken by graduate students in the program, and the design, fabrication and testing of apparatus for experiments. Undergraduate researchers learn proper experimental design and procedure, lab safety, and technical principles associated with multiphase flow of steam and water in geothermal rocks. One of our most interesting pieces of equipment is an X-ray CT scanner, which is used to measure the quantities of steam and water inside of rocks. Click here for an example image from the X-ray CT scanner, Stanford undergraduates with interest in the physical sciences or engineering are invited to apply.
Financial aid is available for applicants with strong records.
Undergraduate research may also be taken for credit.