Penn State Physics REU: Sustainable Physics and Materials Research
- Employer
- Penn State University
- Location
- University Park, Pennsylvania
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2024
- Closes
- Feb 10, 2025
- Discipline
- Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics & Space Science, Other
- Role Type
- Other, Researcher
- Education
- Other
- Contract Type
- Other
Are you interested in a paid summer research experience for undergrads (funded by NSF) focused on physics and how physics research contributes to global sustainability?
For more info and research projects
The department of Physics and the Center for Nanoscale Science at Penn State hosts two REU's:
The Physics REU includes experiment, theory, and simulation opportunities in multimessenger astrophysics, cosmology, atomic and optical physics, condensed matter physics, soft matter experiment, dark matter, and gravitational wave physics.
The Center for Nanoscale Science REU includes experiment, theory, and simulation opportunities in nano-scale condensed matter physics, and materials physics, materials engineering, chemistry, electro-optics , 2D materials and quantum physics.
Students are matched with a research lab and mentor based in their interests, and attend weekly professional development exposing them to cutting edge research, professional development skills, sustainable research practices, graduate school, careers, and participate in social gatherings and outreach activities.