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What former REU students say about our program
"The ten weeks I spent in Montana were, quite possibly, ten of the
best weeks of my life. It must be a rare thing to experience exciting
research in a lively physics department, the extravagant beauty of a
wild, mountainous countryside, and the companionship of energetic and
congenial colleagues ......" more
William Simpson, 2009 Participant
University of St. Andrews, Scotland
"Spending ten weeks doing a Solar Physics REU at Montana State University gave me one of the most
amazing science experiences of my undergraduate career. The solar physics department offers a
supportive environment from where I have come away with the newest concepts in solar flare spectroscopy
and the tools necessary to build my foundation in this field ...... " more
Theresa Carranza, 2009 Participant
The City College of New York
"My Solar Physics REU experience at Montana State University was simply wonderful. It was a chance to
apply everything I had learned in class to actual research, and to participate in science rather
than just learn about science. Working closely with my mentors gave me new opportunities every day to
discover something new ......" more
Eric Wolf, 2008 Participant
Michigan State University
"I cannot imagine many ways in which I would rather have spent my summer
months than as a participant in MSU's REU 2008 Solar Physics program.
Virtually every aspect of the program was better than I had expected it to be.
The research was interesting, fun and cutting-edge, which is something no
aspiring physicist can value too highly......" more
Christopher Plumberg, 2008 Participant
Eastern University
"The Montana State University solar physics REU was an absolutely
incredible experience. It really opened my eyes to the world of solar
physics. My research area alone exposed me to a whole new vault of
knowledge about the sun and it's magnetic field. The most
incredible part was being a part of the scientific process......" more
Chris Lowder, 2007 Participant
Georgia Institute of Technology
"During my summer stay in the Solar REU program, I learned voluminous
amounts. I picked up another programming language and learned about
the biggest problems with our understanding of the sun. I feel like I
even got a glimpse of what physics is all about......" more
Nicholas Hill,
2007 Participant
Grinnell College
"My Solar REU experience at MSU was an incredible opportunity. The
mentors in the program were so supportive and encouraging and at the
same time I was given a great deal of independence in my work. We were
taught the tools we needed to be successful in our research and we
continued to learn throughout the summer......"
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Emily McLinden,
2006 Participant
Loyola University Chicago
"Go to Montana, work hard and have fun. My experience of
the Solar
REU was positive throughout. At work, we learnt rapidly and were
soon given charge of our own research projects. I was fortunate to
have a mentor who gave me both the independence I desired and the
support I needed. He was also a good friend and our work was very
rewarding....". more
Alexander Russell, 2006 Participant
University of St. Andrews, Scotland
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