Way to go Hope Physics students! You’ve been recognized by the National Society of Physics Students community for the activities you were engaged in during the 2018-2019 academic year!
We at the SPS National Office want to take this opportunity to commend and applaud you for your tireless efforts to enrich the SPS community. It is because of your dedication and commitment to the SPS mission and vision that we are able to foster such a strong SPS community.
The dates for the 2019 Research Program are May 20 to July 26, unless otherwise indicated.
Students selected for the Summer Research Program will receive a stipend. Housing assistance is also provided if the student lives on campus. The full details of the stipend and housing assistance amount are still being determined.
Incoming Hope College students hired for the Bridge Research Program will be paid at a reduced rate for a duration to be arranged. Students interested in Bridge Research should contact the Department at remillard@hope.edu.
Applications will be reviewed starting February 11, 2019. We do not anticipate offering any positions to students from other institutions in 2019.
For more information contact us at physicsreu@hope.edu.
In recent years, funding for the Summer Research Program has been provided by:
National Science Foundation Howard Hughes Medical Institute Department of Energy National Aeronautics and Space Administration Michigan Space Grant Consortium Hope College Jacob E. Nyenhuis Faculty Development Fund Hope College Dean for Natural and Applied Sciences Hope College Bibart Research Fund Hope College Department of Physics Hope College Department of Physics Dr. Harry and Jeannette Frissel Research Fund Hope College Department of Physics L.T. Guess Research Fund
It’s not every day that you get to meet a Nobel Laureate. But three physics students working with Dr. Peter Gonthier this summer did just that!
Made Rabitoy, Noah Giddings, and Meredith Bomers with John Mather.
While working at NASA Goddard this summer at the start of the Department’s Summer Research Program, Astrophysics Group research students Madeleine Rabitoy, Noah Giddings, and Meredith Bomers had a chance to meet John Mather, senior astrophysicst at Goddard, and 2006 Physics Nobel Laureate.
Made is a sophomore, and Noah and Meredith are first year students this fall. All three were in their first summer working for Dr. Gonthier.
The dates for the 2018 Research Program are May 21 to July 27, unless otherwise indicated.
Students selected for the Summer Research Program will receive a stipend of $5300 for 10 weeks. Housing assistance is also provided at 50% if the student lives on campus.
Incoming Hope College students hired for the Bridge Research Program will be paid at a reduced rate for a duration to be arranged. Students interested in Bridge Research should contact the Department at remillard@hope.edu.
Applications will be reviewed starting February 12, 2018. We do not anticipate offering any positions to students from other institutions in 2018.
For more information contact us at physicsreu@hope.edu.
In recent years, funding for the Summer Research Program has been provided by:
National Science Foundation Howard Hughes Medical Institute Department of Energy National Aeronautics and Space Administration Michigan Space Grant Consortium Hope College Jacob E. Nyenhuis Faculty Development Fund Hope College Dean for Natural and Applied Sciences Hope College Bibart Research Fund Hope College Department of Physics Hope College Department of Physics Dr. Harry and Jeannette Frissel Research Fund Hope College Department of Physics L.T. Guess Research Fund
Opportunities for qualified students, alumni, and faculty to participate in hands-on research in a real-world setting
Experience the thrill of research or technical projects at a cutting edge national laboratory and camaraderie with prestigious scientists, researchers and engineers
Meet and collaborate with the people who are world and international experts in fields that interest you
Contribute to the U.S. technical prowess that will enhance living standards and set the nation at the top of a global community
Participate in developing solutions to pressing scientific and technical problems
Highlights of the program
Open to Entering College Freshmen, Undergraduates, Recent Associate/Bachelor’s Graduates, Current Graduate Students, and Faculty – Open to all majors; appointments are primarily for Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics (STEM) majors but other opportunities may be available for technical projects
Applications are accepted year-round
Appointments can start and end at any time during the year based on your availability and the requirements of the ORNL mentor/project
Full-time and part-time appointments
Minimum GPA – 2.5/4.0
U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident (LPR)
Stipend based on academic status
Limited travel and housing allowances (if eligible)
