REU Site: Life in the Universe - Astronomy and Planetary Science at the SETI Institute

该奖项将支持更新SETI研究所(SI)的REU网站，该网站的重点是天文学和行星科学，主题是天体生物学。每年有10名学生参与者将与SI科学家配对，在SI和NASA Ames研究中心进行实验室研究。本科生将对各种主题进行详细研究，包括星际介质、小行星、火星上的地质活动以及外太阳系的光谱。此外，所有参与者将参加SI科学家关于天文学、生物学和地质学入门概念的教程。通过为本科教育关键阶段的学生提供高质量的研究经验，REU网站将有助于增加全国范围内的科学家和工程师队伍。参与者将发展必要的研究方法和分析技能(数学、计算和逻辑)，以处理数据、理解初步研究并了解该领域的最新发展。REU网站还制定了一项积极和高度发达的计划，将代表人数不足的少数族裔招募到其计划中，这将扩大STEM培训机会给这些群体。

This award will support the renewal the REU Site at the SETI Institute (SI), which focuses on astronomy and planetary science with a connecting theme of astrobiology. Ten student participants per year will be paired with SI scientists to conduct laboratory research at both SI and at the NASA Ames Research Center. The undergraduate students will perform detailed research into a variety of topics, including the interstellar medium, asteroids, geological activity on Mars, and spectroscopy of the outer solar system. In addition, all participants will attend tutorials by SI scientists on introductory concepts in astronomy, biology, and geology.By offering high-quality research experiences to students at a critical stage of undergraduate education, the REU Site will contribute to increasing the nationwide pool of scientists and engineers. Participants will develop the research methods and analytical skills (mathematical, computational, and logical) necessary to process data, understand primary research, and to remain current with new developments in the field. The REU Site also has an active and highly developed plan to recruit underrepresented minorities into its program, which will expand STEM training opportunities to these groups.