Penn State Physics REU: Sustainable Physics and Materials Research

Penn State University is offering a paid summer research experience for undergraduates through its Physics REU program, focusing on sustainable physics and materials research. Funded by the NSF, students will engage in various research areas, including astrophysics, condensed matter, and quantum physics. Participants will work with mentors, attend professional development sessions, and engage in outreach activities. This full-time opportunity aims to enhance research skills and promote sustainability in physics.
Are you interested in a paid summer research experience for undergrads (funded by NSF) focused on physics and how physics research contributes to global sustainability?

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The department of Physics and the Center for Nanoscale Science at Penn State hosts two REU's:

The Physics REU includes experiment, theory, and simulation opportunities in multimessenger astrophysics, cosmology, atomic and optical physics, condensed matter physics, soft matter experiment, dark matter, and gravitational wave physics.

The Center for Nanoscale Science REU includes experiment, theory, and simulation opportunities in nano-scale condensed matter physics, and materials physics, materials engineering, chemistry, electro-optics , 2D materials and quantum physics.

Students are matched with a research lab and mentor based in their interests, and attend weekly professional development exposing them to cutting edge research, professional development skills, sustainable research practices, graduate school, careers, and participate in social gatherings and outreach activities.

For more detail on 2025 projects click here