University of Minnesota
School of Physics & Astronomy

Research Experience for Undergrads

Application for 2012 REU Program

Application deadline: Sunday, January 15, 2012

Application Checklist:

Application form


1. Name
Last, First, Middle Initial

2. Citizenship U.S. citizen Permanent Resident (green card)

3. Permanent Address

Street

City

StateZip Code
4. Permanent Telephone (enter as xxx-xxx-xxxx)
5. Address during academic year
Street
City
StateZip Code
6. Telephone during the academic year (enter as xxx-xxx-xxxx)
7.Email address
Note - if mail is returned because an incorrect mailing address has been supplied, the application will no longer be considered.
The next three questions are optional.

8. Sex (check one)

Not specified
Male
Female

9. Racial/Ethnic Group (check one)

Not specified
White
Black or African American
Asian or Pacific Islander
American Indian or Alaska Native
Hispanic or Latino

10. Date of Birth (enter as mm-dd-yyyy)

Academic Information

11. College/University
12. Current school year ends (enter as mm-dd)
13. Next school year begins (enter as mm-dd)
14. Major(s)
15. Overall GPA (4.00 scale)
16. How many courses will you have completed in the following areas by June, 2012?

Biology
Chemistry
Engineering
Mathematics
Physics
Other Science - specify

17. Year completed by June, 2012

Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Other - specify

18. Anticipated date of graduation (enter as mm/yyyy)

19. Have you ever participated in any University of Minnesota summer research program?
No Yes - give program name and year

20. Have you ever participated in any other REU program?
No Yes - give program name and year

Summer Research Program Preferences and Placement Information

21. In which of the following Physics Research Areas are you interested? (check all that apply).
Note: Picking "Undecided" will result in no other selections show up.

Astrophysics and Cosmology
Biophysics
Condensed Matter Physics
Cosmic Ray Physics
Elementary Particle Physics
Space Physics
Physics Education
Undecided

22. Indicate any factor(s), e.g. allergy, disability, etc., that should be considered in arranging your placement in a specific laboratory setting and/or that would have an effect on your housing arrangements.

Recommendations

Give the full names, mailing addresses (including college or university name), phone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses of the two references you have asked to provide recommendations. You can download the recommendation form here.
23. Reference 1
Name
College or University
Address
Telephone (enter as xxx-xxx-xxxx)
Fax (enter as xxx-xxx-xxxx)
Email
24. Reference 2
Name
College or University
Address
Telephone (enter as xxx-xxx-xxxx)
Fax (enter as xxx-xxx-xxxx)
Email

If you prefer to mail all of your materials, send them to:

Kari Schuster
REU Program Coordinator
School of Physics & Astronomy
University of Minnesota
116 Church Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(612)624-7375

Note: Your transcript must be mailed to the address shown above.

Questions? Write to reu at physics.umn.edu