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Undergraduate Physics at The Ohio State University

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Research in the Department of Physics

Undergraduate Research Information:

  • Undergraduate Research Office Weekly Information Sessions 2009:
    • General Information Sessions (held in room 310G Page Hall):
        Interested in doing research but need help getting started? Attend an information session to learn how to develop a research topic, find and secure a research mentor, and explore where to find the resources to help make research a part of your undergraduate education.
        April:
        Tuesdays, April 7 and 21 at 12:30pm
        Wednesdays, April 15 and 29 at 11:30am
        May:
        Tuesdays, May 5 and 26 at 12:30pm
        Wednesday, May 20 at 11:30am
        June:
        Wednesday, June 3 at 11:30am

    • Spilling the Beans: Secrets of Undergraduate Research:
        Tuesday, April 28, 4:30-5:30pm room 60 Page Hall
        Join us for a repeat of our most popular program. Learn from student panelists how they got started doing research, what they do, and how might you get involved. RSVP requested at uro@osu.edu with "4/28" in the subject line.

    Details about these sessions and other university wide events can be found at: http://ugresearch.adm.ohio-state.edu/

  • Examples of Undergraduate Research Examples of research done by past and present students


Research Scholarships and Support:

  • Grilly Research Scholarship This summer research scholarship is available to Ohio State physics and engineering physics undergraduates.

  • Academic Enrichment Grant:
    Undergraduate Student Government Academic Enrichment Grants are available to all majors for the amount of $500. Some examples of possible uses of the grant are research, creative work, professional development activities, and conferences.
    • Application Deadline: To be Announced website.

  • Autumn Quarter 2009 Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Scholarship:
    Students must have attained senior standing and meet one of the following criteria: be a potential candidate for graduation with distinction; or present other evidence of work on a significant research project.

  • Research Events and Support This page provides information on research support, upcoming research forums and conferences, and advice on how to get involved in undergraduate research


Research Opportunities:

  • Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program:
    Many Universities around the country offer an REU program. This program gives students the opportunity to work with a physics faculty member on various research projects. The program usually runs 10 weeks during the summer. To learn more: http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/list_result.cfm?unitid=69

  • REU at SETI:
    The SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2009 REU program in Astrobiology. Undergraduate students in fields such as astronomy, biology, geology, chemistry, and physics are invited to apply to spend 10 weeks in the San Francisco Bay area working on a scientific research project in the field of astrobiology. Students receive a stipend, travel, and living expenses. Applications are due by February 2, 2009. For more information, visit www.set.org/reu or contact Cynthia Phillips, phillips@seti.org, 650-810-0230.

  • WVNano REU Program at West Virginia University:
    The research focus of this program is nanoscience with an emphasis on multifunctional nanostructures. Participates receive a $4200 stipend plus room & board for the 10-week program (May 26 - July 31). Undergraduate students (rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors) majoring in science, mathematics, or engineering are encouraged to apply. Women, underrepresented minorities and students from Appalachia are especially encouraged to apply. Applications are due February 20, 2009 and admissions will be on a rolling basis. Further information can be found at wvnano.wvu.edu/reu.


Abroad Opportunities:

  • APS-IUSSTF Physics Student Visitation Program:
    This is a unique opportunity recently launched by the APS and the Indo-U.S. Science of Technology Forum (IUSSTF) targeted to undergraduate and graduate physics students interesting in traveling to India. The program would enable physics students to gain first-hand experience with the country's culture, science and people, while fostering collaborations with the fellow scientists from India at an early stage in their careers. A call for proposals will be issued bi-annually, with submission deadlines on October 31 for the spring cycle, and March 31 for the fall cycle.

    The prospective awardee must meet the following requirements:
    • Be a U.S. citizen
    • Be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate Physics program
    • Be interested in building leadership skills and gain experience beyond the scientific research.


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