REU Site: Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Physics and Astronomy at the University of Toledo

REU 网站：托莱多大学物理和天文学本科生的研究经验

• 批准号: 2349585
• 负责人: Richard Irving
• 金额: $ 41.08万
• 依托单位: University of Toledo
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 2024
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2024-04-01 至 2027-03-31
• 项目状态: 未结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2349585&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: REU; Site; Research; Experiences; Undergraduates

The NSF REU project at the Physics and Astronomy at the University of Toledo is a vibrant hub of innovation and learning, supporting 10 students in their exploration of critical scientific domains including Astrophysics, Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics, Biological/Medical Physics, Condensed Matter/Materials, and Computational Physics. This program directly contributes to the progress of science by addressing foundational questions in these fields, from unraveling the mysteries of the universe to pioneering advancements in renewable energy through thin films and photovoltaics. By fostering a diverse cohort of intellectually curious minds, the project not only propels scientific discovery but also cultivates a skilled workforce poised to advance national health, prosperity, and welfare. The program’s commitment to inclusive excellence and hands-on research equips students with the tools to drive innovation, inspires a broader participation in STEM fields.The NSF REU project at this Physics and Astronomy site is an intensive ten-week summer program designed to immerse ten selected REU students from across the US in advanced research across a spectrum of specializations, including Astrophysics, Atomic/Molecular/Optical Physics, Biological/Medical Physics, Condensed Matter/Materials, and Computational Physics with a focus on thin films and photovoltaics. REU students are mentored by professors, postdoctoral researchers, visiting scientists, and graduate students. The program's goals are to advance knowledge in these critical areas, foster innovation, and cultivate the next generation of researchers. Students are expected to commit full-time effort to their research, utilizing a blend of experimental, theoretical, and computational methods under the mentorship of experienced faculty. The program's structure includes mid-term progress talks, a final department-wide presentation, and the writing of a detailed final report or publication. Complementing the research are weekly seminars and workshops designed to enhance professional development, covering topics from lab safety and ethics to graduate school applications and career planning. This comprehensive approach ensures that students not only contribute significantly to their fields of study through research but also develop a robust set of skills and insights, positioning them to excel in future academic and professional endeavors.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

在物理学和天文学在托莱多大学的NSF REU项目是创新和学习的一个充满活力的枢纽，支持他们的关键科学领域，包括天体物理学，原子/分子/光学物理，生物/医学物理，凝聚态物质/材料和计算物理的探索10名学生。该计划通过解决这些领域的基础问题直接促进科学的进步，从揭开宇宙的奥秘到通过薄膜和光子学开拓可再生能源的进步。通过培养一群不同的求知欲，该项目不仅推动了科学发现，而且培养了一支熟练的劳动力队伍，以促进国家的健康，繁荣和福利。该计划致力于包容性卓越和实践研究，为学生提供了推动创新的工具，激发了STEM领域更广泛的参与。NSF REU项目在这个物理学和天文学网站是一个为期十周的密集暑期课程，旨在让来自美国各地的十名选定的REU学生沉浸在一系列专业的高级研究中，包括天体物理学，原子/分子/光学物理学，生物/医学物理，凝聚态物质/材料和计算物理，重点是薄膜和光子学。REU学生由教授，博士后研究人员，访问科学家和研究生指导。该计划的目标是推进这些关键领域的知识，促进创新，培养下一代研究人员。学生应致力于全职努力他们的研究，利用经验丰富的教师指导下的实验，理论和计算方法的混合。该计划的结构包括中期进展会谈，最终部门范围内的介绍，以及详细的最终报告或出版物的写作。作为对研究的补充，每周举办研讨会和讲习班，旨在加强专业发展，涵盖从实验室安全和道德到研究生院申请和职业规划的主题。这种综合性的方法确保学生不仅通过研究对他们的研究领域做出重大贡献，而且还培养了一套强大的技能和见解，使他们在未来的学术和专业努力中脱颖而出。该奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的智力价值和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。