IRES: U.S.-India Summer Program in Astrophysics

0854436本奖项是根据2009年《美国复苏与再投资法案》(Public Law 111-5)资助的。图森市国家太阳天文台(NSO)Frank Hill的学生国际研究经验(IRES)奖将使最近在NSO建立的一个成功的IRES项目得以继续，该项目为合格和有抱负的美国研究生提供在印度班加罗尔的印度天体物理研究所(IIS)进行科学研究的机会。这项研究涵盖了天文学和天体物理学的所有领域，包括太阳物理、恒星演化、脉冲星、新星和天文现场测试。这些学生来自美国各地的大学，攻读天文学和天体物理学研究生课程，他们将获得与外国研究人员合作开展研究的经验，接触印度文化，并有机会与IIA的科学家建立关系网络，这将影响他们未来的职业生涯。该计划通过技术报告、文化报告以及针对学生和导师的参与者调查进行评估。学生的研究报告发表在国家气象局的网站上：http://eo.nso.edu/ires/.Intellectual优点：天文学和天体物理学是基本的科学课题。这些领域的进步增加了我们对支配宇宙的物理定律的理解。太阳物理主题与依赖于通信、导航和配电的现代技术的日常生活越来越相关。学生和他们的印度导师进行的研究对所有这些领域都有贡献。更广泛的影响：美国研究生对印度生活的接触增加了他们对全球文化的敏感性，导致对其他社会成就的欣赏增强。通过与IIA的科学家合作，该项目为学生提供了未来科学合作的机会。

0854436HillThis award is funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5).The International Research Experience for Students (IRES) award to Frank Hill, National Solar Observatory (NSO), Tucson will allow for the continuation of a successful IRES program recently established at NSO that provides qualified and motivated U.S. graduate students with the opportunity to perform scientific research at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIS) in Bangalore, India. The research covers all areas of astronomy and astrophysics, including solar physics, stellar evolution, pulsars, novae, and astronomical site testing. The students, who are drawn from universities throughout the U.S. with graduate programs in astronomy and astrophysics, will gain experience in conducting research in collaboration with foreign investigators, exposure to India's culture, and the opportunity to develop networks with IIA scientists that will influence their future careers. The program is evaluated using technical reports, cultural reports, and a participant survey for both students and mentors. The student research reports are published on the NSO website: http://eo.nso.edu/ires/.Intellectual merit: Astronomy and astrophysics are fundamental scientific topics. Advances in these areas increase our understanding of the physical laws that govern the universe. Solar physics topics are increasingly relevant to daily life that depends on modern technology for communications, navigation and power distribution. The research conducted by the students and their Indian mentors contributes to all of these areas. Broader impacts: The exposure of U.S. graduate students to life in India increases their global cultural sensitivity, leading to an enhanced appreciation for the accomplishments of other societies. By working with IIA scientists, the program provides the students with opportunities for future scientific collaborations.