Research Experiences for Undergraduates and Teachers - REU Site

Baylor University, Waco TX

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Abstract

The Baylor REU program has been in place for the past six years at Baylor. Selected Fellows reside on-site for approximately ten weeks with two-week extensions available for those requesting them. Fellows are selected using a national application process with the program advertised at universities around the nation, smaller undergraduate and technical institutions with little or no research capability and historically minority institutions. Complete application information, research information and the ability to apply to the program on-line is provided through a dedicated REU web page. Selected NSF Fellows choose from theoretical or experimental research opportunities in astrophysics, dusty plasmas, elementary particle physics, nuclear physics, space physics or surface physics. All REU Fellows are required to give an end of summer presentation. Additionally, they are strongly encouraged to present their results at international conferences and invited to publish their results (when possible) in peer-reviewed journals. The program provides funding both for student participation at such conferences and the associated publication costs.