Astronomical Research and Instrumentation at Texas A&M

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Students will conduct astronomical research with faculty and research staff, participate in weekly seminars and group discussions, and attend an observing trip to McDonald Observatory.

Eligibility

-At least two years of undergraduate coursework in Physics, Astronomy, or Engineering

-Under-represented minorities and women are especially encouraged

Program Details

Duration: 10 weeks

Stipend: $5,000

Lodging provided

Areas of Research:

supernova

cosmology

the high-redshit Universe

Dark Energy

cosmic distance scale

the Milky Way galaxy

extrasolar planets

designing and building astronomical instrumentation to support these fields of research

APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15, 2016

Read more and apply: http://mitchell.tamu.edu/reu/

**If you plan to apply, please contact Janet McGlynn at mcglynn@umbc.edu**