Summer Research Program in Physics & Astronomy

Department of Physics & Astronomy, Bucknell University

Summer 2008

Application Form

Name_____________________________ Telephone_______________________

Address____________________________ E-mail__________________________

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If you will not be at the above address for any period between February 15 and April 1, please fill in the following alternate contact information:

Address____________________________ Telephone_______________________

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Will you be available for the entire period (May 29-August 3)? Yes No

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

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

Institution at which you are currently enrolled: _________________________________________________

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

Expected date of graduation(mo/yr) : _______

Current academic GPA: Major:________ Overall:________

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 2008 semester.
  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. BAC-1). Project descriptions can be found on our website, or you may contact Martin Ligare or individual mentors for more details.

1st choice: ____________________________

2nd choice: ____________________________

3rd choice: ____________________________

 

Signature of applicant:_______________________________Date:____________

Names of two people from whom you are requesting letters of reference:

(1)______________________________ (2) ______________________________

Please give the forms on the attached sheet to two people from whom you are requesting letters of recommendation. All application materials should be received at the address below no later than February 15, 2008. Applications received after this date may be considered if there are openings remaining.

Martin Ligare
REU Program
Department of Physics & Astronomy
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA 17837

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

 

 

 

 

 

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Summer Research Program in Physics & Astronomy

Department of Physics, Bucknell University

Summer 2008

Instructions for Letters of Reference

The student named below is applying for a position in the Bucknell University Physics Department's NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program for Summer 2008. We would very much appreciate a letter providing the following information:

· the scope of your contact with the student

· examples of the student's strong points in academics as well as laboratory techniques

· the motivation and initiative demonstrated by the student

· the student's potential ability in scientific research

· the student's ability to work independently

Please include any additional comments that you feel would be useful in our decision. It is very important that your letter be received no later than February 15, 2008 in order that the student's application be given full consideration for this summer. You do not need to use this form; electronic transmission of your letter is welcome. Please send your letter to:

Martin Ligare
REU Program
Departent of Physics & Astronomy
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA 17837

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

 

Student Name ____________________________ Date ______________________

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Summer Research Program in Physics & Astronomy

Department of Physics, Bucknell University

Summer 2008

Instructions for Letters of Reference

The student named below is applying for a position in the Bucknell University Physics Department's NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program for Summer 2008. We would very much appreciate a letter providing the following information:

· the scope of your contact with the student

· examples of the student's strong points in academics as well as laboratory techniques

· the motivation and initiative demonstrated by the student

· the student's potential ability in scientific research

· the student's ability to work independently

Please include any additional comments that you feel would be useful in our decision. It is very important that your letter be received no later than February 15, 2008 in order that the student's application be given full consideration for this summer. You do not need to use this form; electronic transmission of your letter is welcome. Please send your letter to:

Martin Ligare
REU Program
Department of Physics & Astronomy
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA 17837

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

 

Student Name ____________________________ Date ______________________