Summer Research Program 2017

Apply online at https://sharp.hope.edu. Choose from a range of externally funded research projects: AC Spectroscopy Material Characterization Advanced Functional Materials Astrophysics Interdisciplinary Nuclear Science\ Nanoscale Materials for Energy Storage Nuclear Physics Plasma Spectroscopy in Microgaps Superconductivity The dates for the 2017 Research Program are May 22 to July 28, unless otherwise indicated. Students selected for …

Zintellect – multipurpose listing system for STEM

“This website provides listings of internships, experiential learning opportunities, academic fellowships and scholarships funded by government and private sector organizations. These programs are administered by ORAU and the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). Visitors to the site may view available opportunities by selecting the Opportunity Catalog.” Check out Zintellect today!  

The DRIFT Dark Matter Detector

Friday, November 4 3 pm VW 104 Daniel Snowden-Ifft, Ph.D. Professor of Physics, Occidental College The Directional Recoil Identification From Tracks (DRIFT) is designed to detect the dark matter thought to make up 85% of the mass of the universe. Unlike most other dark matter detectors the directional capabilities of DRIFT allow it to conclusively …

SPS this Week

SPS will meet at the usual time this week on Wednesday, October 26 from 4:30 to 5:30 in Vanderwerf 102. Problem of the Week Dr. Matt Scientist, acclaimed owner of the Impossible Object Factory (or the IOF for short) is performing tests on his newest creation, the Frictionless Table With A Small Hole In The …

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Summer Internships

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 2017 HS-STEM Summer Internships  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs sponsors a 10-week summer internship program for students majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) disciplines. The program provides students with quality research experiences at federal …