Meaning of the Acronym REU

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)--REU is supported by all of the Foundation's disciplinary research programs. It provides opportunities for undergraduate students to experience hands-on participation in research or related scholarly activity in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering. The Foundation supports researchers who involve students in either ongoing research (REU Supplements) or special programs (REU Sites).

In plain English, this means that if you are a rising junior or senior, you can come to Notre Dame and work with a professor for 10 weeks. You will either help this professor with his or her work, or work on an experiment of your own. The REU program gives you valuable research experience to help you decide if physics research is right for you.

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Special Research Programs.

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