[phas-dept] Fwd: 2014 summer REU program in astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Observatory

[Matt Wood]

From: Michael West <mwest at mariamitchell.org>
Subject: 2014 summer REU program in astronomy at the Maria Mitchell Observatory
Date: December 10, 2013 1:12:41 PM CST
To: Undergraduate Astronomy & Physics programs <mwest at mariamitchell.org>

Dear colleagues,

For more than 50 years, undergraduate students have discovered the joy of doing astronomical research at the Maria Mitchell Observatory surrounded  by the natural beauty of Nantucket island.  Many have gone on to successful careers as astronomers at leading universities, observatories and other organizations around the world. In fact, roughly one in twenty American women PhDs in astronomy today acquired their first research experience at the MMO. In 2009, the Maria Mitchell Association received the highly prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring from President Obama for its exemplary program of mentoring undergraduate student research in astronomy. 

Six summer internship positions will be available in 2014 for qualified undergraduate astronomy and physics students through the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, which is supported by a generous grant from the National Science Foundation. 

We would be most grateful if you would forward the attached poster about the MMO’s 2014 REU program to undergraduate students at your institution who might be interested in pursuing research in astronomy this summer.  

Many thanks, and best wishes for happy holidays.

Best regards,

Michael

Dr. Michael J. West
Director of the Maria Mitchell Observatory
4 Vestal Street
Nantucket, MA 02554
phone: 508-228-9273
web: www.mariamitchell.org/mwest
twitter: @ACKstronomy


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