RISE@WIU
College of Arts and Sciences
RISE@PHYSICS:
SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES (REU) PROGRAM
Frank Rodeffer Summer Research Experience
Description & Criteria
RISE@PHYSICS offers the 2015 Frank Rodeffer Summer Research Experience. This
REU will be awarded to an undergraduate student to conduct research with a faculty
mentor in the WIU Physics Department during summer 2015. The student will
receive a $3000 summer scholarship.
Scholarship applicant requirements:
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Enrollment in the RISE (Research Inspiring Student Excellence) program.
(Contact Dr. Araya or Dr. Boley if you questions about how to be part of RISE).
Declared major in Physics (including Engineering Physics, Pre-Engineering,
and Teacher Education).
Cumulative and major GPA of 3.25 minimum (applicants with lower GPA may
be considered).
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Student must register for at least 1 credit hour of PHYS 477(G) during the summer
(8 weeks) session.
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Career aspirations for graduate or professional school.
Final report: by the end of the summer, the student must submit a summary
of accomplishments to the faculty mentor and RISE@Physics coordinator
(500 words maximum).
Student must present the results of his/her research at a RISE meeting.
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Student must submit (see application form below):
1. Research proposal (750 words maximum). The proposal must include:
1.1. Project Title
1.2. Scientific Background
1.3. Objective
1.4. Status of the Project and Preliminary Data (if available)
1.5. Proposed Work to be Conducted During the Summer
1.6. Significance of the Study
1.7. References (not included in the maximum number of words)
2. Deliverable(s) of the project and expected date of deliverable(s): The award
committee will carefully evaluate whether the deliverables and expected dates
are feasible given the goals, current status of the project and proposed work.
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Examples of deliverables include: publication, presentation at national, regional
or local meeting, and research/grant proposal. A draft of a paper in preparation
may be included if available.
Curriculum vitae.
Letter of recommendation from the research faculty mentor.
Official transcript.
Short statement of career goals and an explanation of how this award will be
important to fulfilling those goals.
Terms: $3000 will be awarded in the summer to support living expenses. The
scholarship will be for an 8-week long research experience (minimum 20 hrs a
week) with a start date of June 1st. At the end of the research experience, the
student must present a short seminar and complete a report with the main results
and conclusions. Student must submit a picture (conducting research or presenting
at a meeting) that will be used for news releases, etc. Pictures should be sent to the
RISE@Physics coordinator.
Funding from the RISE@Physics Frank Rodeffer Summer Research Experience must
be acknowledged on all posters, oral presentations, publications and other products
of the research. The official RISE@Physics logo must be used in presentations and
posters. All accomplishments must be communicated to the RISE@Physics
coordinator.
Selection Process: Recipient will be selected by the RISE@Physics Committee of the
Physics Department.
Deadline for Application: March 25th at 12pm. Application must be submitted to
Mrs. Tiffany Erickson at the Physics Office. Recipient will be selected in April 2015.
Application Form:
RISE@PHYSICS, Frank Rodeffer Summer Research Experience
(must be typed or word-processed; handwritten applications will not be considered)
Student’s name:
Major(s):
Faculty Mentor:
Phone:
Email:
Department:
1. Research proposal (maximum 750 words).
Project Title
Scientific Background
Objective
Status of the Project and Preliminary Data (if available)
Proposed Work to be Conducted During the Summer
Significance of the Study
References (not included in the maximum number of words)
2. Deliverable(s) of the project and expected date of deliverable(s):
3. Career Goals:
4. Please answer the following questions:
Are you receiving support for this project from any unit or granting agency? If yes, give name of unit
and amount of support.
Do you have approval from the WIU Institutional Review Board (IRB) or Institutional Animal Care
and Use Committee (IACUC) to conduct this project (if needed)?