[Proflist] REU Announcement

[Fred Carr]

Dear Colleagues -  Please bring this REU opportunity to the attention 
of your juniors and sophomores.

Introduction:
The National Weather Center in Norman, Oklahoma, invites motivated 
undergraduate students interested in a career in scientific research 
or secondary science education to apply for a 10-week summer research 
program. The 10-week program will run from May 26 - August 1, 2008*. 
A stipend of $4,200, $1575 subsistence (for housing and food), and 
$500 travel allowance will be provided. Participants will also 
receive a travel allowance to present their work at a professional 
conference.
*Students at schools on quarter systems will be accommodated. Please 
let us know the dates you are available in the Concerns or Comments 
section.
Scope:
Participants conduct a short scientific research project under the 
supervision of a mentor from one of the University of Oklahoma or 
NOAA facilities in Norman (see <http://nwc.ou.edu>http://nwc.ou.edu 
for links/information). At the end of the 10-week program 
participants prepare and present a paper reporting the results of 
their work. Research experience is supplemented by workshops, field 
trips, lectures, tours of OU and NOAA facilities, and a variety of 
social activities. Research topics may include any of the current 
research efforts and depend on mentor volunteers. Possible outcomes 
of the program include a participant liking research and meteorology, 
liking the nature of research but not meteorology, or realizing a 
career in research is not for them. Any of these outcomes is 
acceptable!
Eligibility:
Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program through 
the summer of 2008 and be a US citizen or permanent resident. If you 
are graduating from a community, tribal, or other 2-year college you 
are eligible so long as you have enrolled in a 4-year institution to 
complete an undergraduate degree. Applications from women and 
minorities are particularly encouraged. The University of Oklahoma is 
an equal opportunity institution.
How to Apply:
Download the application from: 
<http://www.caps.ou.edu/reu/application.html>http://www.caps.ou.edu/reu/application.html
Send a complete application and transcript(s) to the above address. 
In addition, give our letter of recommendation form to at least two 
professors or professionals in your major who can write a letter of 
reference for you. Ask references to send their letters directly to 
us by fax or US mail. ALL application materials, including 
recommendations, must be received by February 13, 2008, for full 
consideration.

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Dr. Frederick H. Carr				fcarr at ou.edu
Professor and Director,			405-325-2990  (phone)
School of Meteorology			405-325-7689  (fax)
University of Oklahoma			http://weather.ou.edu/som/
120 David L. Boren Blvd, Suite 5900
Norman, OK   73072
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