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Arkansas Center for Space and Planetary Sciences, REU
| Primary Institution: | Arkansas Center for Space and Planetary Sciences |
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| Affiliation: | University of Arkansas - Fayetteville |
| City: | Fayetteville |
| State: | AR |
| Job Duration: | 10 weeks |
| Class Requirement: | Completed Freshman Year |
| Position Type: | Research |
| Description: | The Arkansas Center for Space and Planetary Sciences sponsors a summer research program for undergraduate science and engineering majors. Students in chemistry, physics, biology, electrical engineering, geosciences, mechanical engineering and chemical engineering are especially encouraged to apply. In this ten week program, students will carry out research in the Center in one of the following areas: Astrobiology Astronomical processes Mission design and engineering Planetary atmospheres Planetary geology and geophysics In addition, $500 in travel support will be allotted for each participant to attend a national or regional conference during the academic year following the period of summer research. To complement their research experience, participants will engage in a weekly seminar program and several field trips including a visit to the NASA's Johnson Space Center (expenses paid by program). The program will end with a meeting during the final week of the program at which participants will present the results of their summer projects. |
| Stipend: | $5,500 |
| Benefits: | Housing Travel Reimbursement Meal Allowance |
| Application Deadline: | 02/28/2009 |
| Job Website: | http://spacecenter.uark.edu/97.htm |
| Additional Information: | Students can submit their applications on-line on the Space Center Web site. Please visit the web site for more information and to see work from our REU Alumni. |
Research/Internship Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Jessica Park 202 Old Museum Building University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR 72701 Email: csaps@uark.edu Phone: 479-575-7625 Fax: 479-575-7778 |
