Arecibo Observatory will conduct a summer student program at the observatory site in Puerto Rico during Summer 2013 (contingent on funding from the National Science Foundation’s Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program). Areas of research include radio astronomy, solar system studies and atmospheric sciences. Students interested in electronic instrumentation or computer science are also encouraged to apply. The assistantships, which include a stipend and round trip airline tickets, are conducted during a flexible ten week period beginning in June. Students will have opportunities to visit many of the beautiful sites of Puerto Rico, which is a U.S. Commonwealth.
Undergraduates who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and who will be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program (part or full time) during Fall 2013 are eligible. Application forms are available at http://www.naic.edu/reu_program.html or by email request to crosario@naic.edu. Applications must be received by February 1, 2013. EOE/AAE
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