The National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Astronomical Sciences awarded a $134,970 Project Grant titled "REU SITE: ASTRONOMY AND GEOSCIENCE AT THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (MIT) HAYSTACK OBSERVATORY" to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for the period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2026.
The grant will fund MIT's Haystack Observatory to host 10 undergraduate students each summer for 10 weeks. The students will work with mentors on research projects spanning astronomy, geoscience, space science, and instrumentation. The projects will provide students meaningful engagement and contribution to cutting-edge fundamental research, exposing them to the full research process. Key research areas include observing black holes, developing seismic software for Antarctic glaciology, sensing snow depth over sea ice, measuring ionospheric disturbances, and optimizing meteor radar networks. The program aims to prepare students for rewarding STEM careers, with a high percentage historically pursuing graduate school.
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