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NIST SURF Program
| Primary Institution: | National Institute of Standards and Technology |
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| Affiliation: | U.S. Dept. of Commerce |
| City: | Gaithersburg |
| State: | MD |
| Job Duration: | up to 11 weeks |
| Class Requirement: | Completed Freshman Year |
| Citizenship Requirement: | U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Legal Resident |
| Minimum GPA: | 3.0 |
| Position Type: | Research |
| Discipline(s): | Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics Condensed Matter: Structure and Mechanical/Thermal Properties Condensed Matter: Electronic Structure and Electromagnetic/Optical Properties Elementary Particles and Fields Fluid Dynamics and Gases Medical Physics Nonlinear Dynamics Nuclear Physics Plasmas and Beam Physics Sound and Acoustics Electrical Engineering Nuclear Engineering Mechanical Engineering Other Engineering Interdisciplinary Physics: Biological Physics; Quantum Information; Etc. computer science mathematics materials science chemistry nanotechnology and physical science disciplines |
| Description: | Come SURF the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The program is a 11-week Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship that provides undergraduate students hands-on research experience in physics, materials science, engineering, computer science, nanotechnology, neutron research, applied mathematics, and other physical science disciplines. We are located just outside Washington, DC. NOTE: Another NIST SURF program exists on NIST's Boulder, CO campus. Further information on these opportunities can be obtained by looking our website - surf.nist.gov/surf2.htm. An informational video can be viewed at http://www.surf.nist.gov/video.htm. In addition to the $4500 stipend, the Fellowship will travel and housing allowances as necessary. Applications for participation in the SURF program are only accepted from colleges or universities, and not from individual students so make sure to work with your school to get your application in on time. Student Eligibility Criteria --Considering pursuing a graduate degree in a technical field --recommending a GPA of 3.0/4.0, or better. --Must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident -- Attending a U.S. academic institution --Two letters of recommendation into the program by professors or department chairs -- a copy of the student transcript, -- and letter of intent/personal statement - describe your technical interests and why you would like to be in the program. |
| Stipend: | $4,500 for 11 weeks (stipend prorated for students unable to attend full 11 week program) |
| Benefits: | Housing Travel Reimbursement |
| Application Deadline: | 02/16/2009 |
| Job Website: | http://surf.nist.gov/surf2.htm |
| Additional Information: | NOTE: Students must work with their university or college to submit an application to the SURF program. |
Research/Internship Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Anita Sweigert NIST, 100 Bureau Dr., Stop 8400 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8400 Email: NIST_SURF_program@nist.gov Phone: 301-975-4200 Fax: 301-975-3038 |
| Secondary Contact: |
Lisa Fronczek NIST, 100 Bureau Dr., Stop 8200 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8200 Email: lfronczek@nist.gov Phone: 301-975-6633 |
