SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska Fairbanks

The REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) program which is funded by NSF provides an opportunity for full-time undergraduates majoring in geology, geophysics, physics, or related physical science programs to gain research experience in the field of Solid Earth Geophysics. The program is only open to undergraduate students who will not graduate before September 1998 and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. We anticipate that approximately twelve positions will be available. Research fields include seismology, volcanology, paleomagnetism, geochronology, geochemistry, structural geology, tectonics and sedimentation, glacier, permafrost and sea ice studies, and remote sensing. The types of work include mathematical analysis, computer programming, instrumentation, data collection and analysis, and some opportunities for field work. The Geophysical Institute operates state-of-the-art laboratory facilities in seismology, paleomagnetism, geochronology and satellite data acquisition. Among the service facilities at the Geophysical Institute are an electronic shop, photography and drafting center, machine and carpentry shops, and a computer center with a network of workstations and computer terminals throughout the building and connection to the on campus supercomputer center. The Institute library has 16,000 volumes and 350 journals and magazines. The Geophysical Institute has about 60 faculty members on joint appointment with either the Physics or Geology-Geophysics departments and a total staff of over 300. Students will be assigned to work under the supervision of a faculty member and will be given a research project that can be completed during the summer. Each student will have a chance to participate in the type of research activity in which he or she would participate as a graduate student and will work alongside graduate students and other members of the research staff. The successful applicants are expected to work 40 hours per week for approximately 10 weeks and will be paid $8.75 per hour. A portion of the travel expenses will also be paid. Campus housing is available for a reasonable fee and strongly recommended. Students are invited to participate in all social and recreational programs available to University of Alaska Fairbanks summer session students. Find out more about the Geophysical Institute and the REU program on our home pages at http://www.gi.alaska.edu/ and http://www.avo.alaska.edu/Seis/Input/interns/.

Requests for further information and applications should be directed to the address below. Correspondence by e-mail is encouraged:

Dr. Doug Christensen
Geophysical Institute
University of Alaska Fairbanks
P.O. Box 757320
Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-7320

Phone: (907) 474-7426 (Dr. Christensen)

Fax: (907) 474-7290

e-mail: interns@giseis.alaska.edu.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE SUMMER OF 1998 IS MARCH 2, 1998. The University of Alaska is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minority students are especially encouraged to apply.