MSU Solar & Space Physics REU Program
Faculty Recommendation Form

The deadline to submit the reference form is 23:59 MST, February 23, 2024.



If you have any question, please address it to:

Solar Physics REU Program
Department of Physics
Montana State University
P.O. Box 173840
Bozeman, MT 59717-3840
Fax: (406) 994-4452
E-mail: reu@solar.physics.montana.edu

All entries marked with * must be filled in.

1. Student Applicant Information

Student First Name:* Student Last Name:*

2. Reference Information

Name:* Title:
Phone:*
Fax:
E-mail:*
E-mail(Verify):*
Mailing Address:

3. Recommendation

3.1 How long, how well, and under what circumstances have you known the applicant?


3.2 Do you know of any problems related to responsibility, qualifications, or performance which should be considered?


3.3 Please provide us with your overall assessment of the applicant and his/her potential for success in an REU program and a career in research.


3.4 Please append any additional information that you would like our selection committee to know about the student and/or to take into consideration during the selection.


3.5 Please check the appropriate box to indicate your assessment of the applicant with regard to the following qualities.
Below Average Above Average Excellent Truly Exceptional Cannot Evaluate
Initiative, drive, motivation
Ability to work responsibly and follow through
Ability to work independently
Written and verbal communication skills
Capacity for analytical thinking
Grasp of basic physics
Grasp of mathematics
Suitability for experimental and design work
Suitability for computer-based data analysis

3.6 Please rank the applicant among your other students who have gone on to graduate studies in physics or mathematics in recent years:

Lower 50% Upper 50% Upper 25% Upper 10%

4. Upload your letter:

5. Submit Form

Now click the "Submit" button to complete your recommendation. You will receive an e-mail verification at the e-mail address you provided above. If you don't receive e-mail verification, then something probably has gone wrong, and please e-mail reu@solar.physics.montana.edu to inquire if your recommendation has been received.


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