The purpose of this program is to provide undergraduates with an opportunity to do general research outside the classroom. A total of 12 positions will be awarded. Each student will be placed in a separate research group, which typically includes a lead professor, post docs, and graduate students. Depending on the group, REU students will work on ongoing projects with oversight from members of the research group or be assigned a particular task. Matter Physics Molecular Physics Elementary Particle Physics Optical Physics Plasma Physics Gravitational Physics Geophysics Applications due February 25, 2000.
Students are also free to make other housing arrangements themselves.