Summer Research Program in Physics & Astronomy

Department of Physics & Astronomy, Bucknell University

Summer 2021

Application Form

Don't use the application form below. We are making an electronic (Google Form) version of this which will be posted shortly

Please provide the requested information by returning a paper copy of this form, or by returning a scanned copy of the form, or by providing the information in your own electronic document (i.e., you can respond via email). Electronic submission of all materials is welcome.

Name_____________________________ Telephone_______________________

Address____________________________ E-mail__________________________

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Will you be available for the entire period (June 1 - August 6)? Yes No

(If not, provide dates you will be available:___________________________________)

You are (circle one): US Citizen US Resident Other (please specify)___________________________

Current academic year (circle one): Fr So Jr Sr Major_______________

Expected date of graduation(mo/yr) : _______

Please answer the following questions on a separate page or pages.
  1. List by name all physics, math, and computer science courses you will have completed as of the end of the Spring 2021 semester. If possible, include a transcript with your application (an "Academic Progress Report" which you can access through myBucknell is fine).
  2. Please tell us about any other research experiences you have had, where the research was conducted, and the name of the advisor.
  3. Describe a particular project, achievement, reading, or even a homework problem that has recently aroused your interest in physics and briefly explain why.
  4. Describe your experience with computers including specific programming languages and applications with which you are comfortable.
  5. Write a brief statement about why you want to do summer research.

Please indicate in order of preference three specific projects or mentors. (Please include the project codes, e.g. THS-1). Project descriptions can be found on our website, or you may contact Tom Solomon or individual mentors for more details.

1st choice: ____________________________

2nd choice: ____________________________

3rd choice: ____________________________

 

Signature of applicant:_______________________________Date:____________

Names of two people whom we can contact for references:

(1)______________________________ (2) ______________________________

You should let those people know that we might contact them.

All application materials should be received at the address below no later than February 12, 2021. Applications received after this date may be considered if there are openings remaining.

Carilee Dill
Department of Physics & Astronomy
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA 17837

Phone: (570) 577-1207
Fax: (570) 577-3153
E-mail: cad022@bucknell.edu
Website: http://www.eg.bucknell.edu/physics/Summer2021.html