Summer Internship Opportunities
For all internships, check the websites or information available in the Physics and Astronomy Department office (CAP 231). The information below is a guideline. Also, be sure to consult your advisor for information on appriopriate internships for your area of interest.
Astronomy
National Center for Atmospheric Research, High Altitude Observatory, Boulder, CO
| Area of interest: | Solar physics, solar-terrestrial physics, and astrophysics |
| Preferred background: | Basic physics; electromagnetics, classical mechanics and quantum mechanics desired |
| Term of appointment: | June, July and August |
| Deadline to apply | Typically early January |
| Application material: | Letter from student indicating general scientific interest and special
skills Two letters of recommendation from Faculty members familiar with the students work Official Transcripts-sent directly from the University |
| Contact |
Dr. Mark Rast (303) 497-1589 echapin@ucar.edu |
Maria Mitchell Observatory, www.mmo.org, Nantucket, MA
| Area of interest: | Astronomy and physics, other (non-related) internships include: teaching, aquarium interns and national science museum interns. |
| Preferred background: | Basic physics; |
| Stipend | $1,400/month, Furnished housing included, up to for travel $500 available |
| Term of appointment: | June, July and August |
| Deadline to apply | Typically mid-February |
| Application material: |
Application letter Essay from student indicating general scientific interest and special skills Three letters of recommendation from Faculty members familiar with the students work Official Transcripts-sent directly from the University US Citizenship required |
| Contact |
REU Selection Committee Maria Mitchell Observatory 4 Vestal Street Nantucket, MA 02554. |
Kitt Peak National Observatory, http://www.noao.edu/kpno/reu/, Tuscon, AZ
| Area of interest: | Origin, nature and evolution of stars, galaxies and solar systems; observtional cosmology, analysis of Hubble Space Telescope images, and cometary studies. |
| Preferred background: | Basic physics; |
| Stipend | $440/week, travel funds |
| Term of appointment: | June, July and August |
| Deadline to apply | Typically January |
| Application material: |
Application letter Two letters of recommendation from Faculty members familiar with the students work Official Transcripts-sent directly from the University US Citizenship or permanent residency required |
| Contact |
KPNO REU Program NOAO Educational Outreach 950 N. Cherry Avenue P.O. Box 26732 Tucson, AZ 85726-6732 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison: Astronomy and Astrophysics, http://wisp11.physics.wisc.edu/reu/, Madison, WI
| Area of interest: | Astrophysical detectors, experimental cosmology, X-ray and neutrino astrophysics, observational stellar, interstellar and extragalactic astronomy, theoretical neutrino astrophyaics, Theoretical work in galactic dynamics and interstellar medium |
| Preferred background: | Basic physics; |
| Stipend | $360/week, food allowance, travel funds, Housing available |
| Term of appointment: | Changes; check current information |
| Deadline to apply | Typically early February |
| Application material: |
Application form Statement of Interest Two letters of recommendation from Faculty members familiar with the students work Official Transcripts-sent directly from the University US Citizenship or permanent residency required |
| Contact |
REU program in Astrophysics Attention: Donna Garcia, Dept of Physics University of Wisconsin-Madison 1150 University Ave Madison, WI 53706 reu@wisp.physics.wisc.edu |