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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Arecibo Observatory Research Experience for Undergraduates / Summer 2017 (10 weeks)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>The Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico invites applications for its NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates summer program.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Students selected for the program will work with staff scientists on projects related to ongoing research or instrumentation development. Students will be exposed to the interdisciplinary character of this unique research facility through lectures by the staff and visiting scientists, seminar series, tours of the observatory facilities and frequent informal discussions with staff and scientists. Students are also expected to have the opportunity to conduct hands-on observing with the 305-m telescope.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A bonus of our program is the opportunity to explore the beautiful island of Puerto Rico and its culture. Normally, a few students from universities in Puerto Rico, supported by our scientists or other programs, also have summer research internships at the Observatory<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Participating REU students will receive a $450-per-week stipend and reside in Visiting Scientist Quarters at the observatory, where meals are available in a cafeteria. Room and board will be covered.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Eligibility<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Undergraduates who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and who will be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program (part- or full-time; in the US or abroad) during Fall 2017 are eligible for our program. Regardless of citizenship, if you have funding from other sources (e.g. your own college), you can apply using the same form and describe your funding in the comment box provided.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Research Areas<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>You will need to select three choices for the research areas of observatory science from Radio Astronomy, Solar System Radar, Atmospheric Science and Electrical Engineering to which you wish to apply. More information on this research areas page.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Application Process<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Applications for the REU program should be made via the online form. You will need to provide the names and email addresses of three references who have agreed to write letters of recommendation. We encourage you to fill out this online application form as early as possible so that your references have sufficient time to upload their letters of recommendation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Once you have submitted the online form, you will be sent a link to verify your email address. Your references will not be contacted until you have verified your email by clicking the provided link.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>After email verification, we will send you a link to upload your supporting documents. Requirements for the supporting documents are given below and in the FAQ page. Your application is not complete until we receive all the supporting documents.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We expect to announce a decision on March 1, 2017 (and about mid-March for students on the waiting list). The REU summer program is scheduled to run from late May until mid-August. The exact date might differ slightly depending on you and your project mentor's calendars.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Supporting Documents<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We generally look for students who are majoring in astronomy or physics, computer science and electrical engineering. Grades are important but so are the student’s enthusiasm, initiative, and future goals. We give emphasis to students with good math and computing backgrounds. See the FAQ page for details regarding the supporting documents.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Resume / CV:</span></b><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Should contain education details, previous employment, research / lab experiences, technical and programming skills, publications and awards. Maximum of two pages in PDF format.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Academic Transcripts: </span></b><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We require an unofficial transcript, to be submitted with the digital application, and a mailed-in official transcript, to be mailed on or before February 1, 2017. If you have multiple transcripts, please combine them into a single PDF file. Please scan the front and back of each printed page of the transcript.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Personal Essay:</span></b><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Describe your educational background and goals, and your scientific interests and experience. Please include any information relevant to the evaluation of your potential for success as a research assistant in the Arecibo Observatory REU Summer Program. Maximum of two pages in PDF format.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Letters of Recommendation: </span></b><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We will contact your references directly after verifying your online application. Maximum of two pages in PDF format.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dates<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Online Application Open:</span></b><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> (December 15, 2016)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Online Application Deadline:</span></b><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> (January 25, 2017)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Supporting Documents Deadline:</span></b><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> (February 1, 2017)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Initial Offers Sent:</span></b><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> (March 1, 2016)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>We will send final decisions, after all positions are filled.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>REU program <b> May - August, 2017 (10 weeks)<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-autospace:none'><b><span lang=EN style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>ONLINE APPLICATION (<a href="http://www.naic.edu/reu_program.html">http://www.naic.edu/reu_program.html</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>______________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Christiano Garnett Marques Brum<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Deputy Director for Space and Atmospheric Sciences <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Arecibo Observatory<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>Advanced Technology & Systems Division<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=PT-BR style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>SRI International<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=PT-BR style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>HC3 BOX 53995, Arecibo PR 00612 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>787-878-2612x242<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'>______________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>