Transcript National institute of Standards and Techology

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
STANDARDS AND
TECHNOLOGY
Summer Undergraduate
Research Fellowship
What is NIST?
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NIST is a non-regulatory federal agency under the
Dept. of Commerce
NIST promotes U.S. innovation and industrial
competitiveness by advancing measurement science,
standards, and technology
NIST creates new products and develops new
standards to improve industry and daily life
NIST Internships
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There are two internship programs with
separate applications: Gaithersburg, MD and
Boulder, CO
Each program is 11 weeks long
DATES: May 27-August 8, 2008
Housing, a travel allowance (as needed) and a
$4000 stipend are provided
Eligibility
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Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors may apply
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Must be US citizens or permanent residents
Should be majoring in the sciences or
engineering
Should have a strong interest in pursuing a
Ph.D.
Internship Areas of Focus
In Gaithersburg, Maryland
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Building and Fire Research
Center for Nanoscale Science
and Technology
Chemical Science and Technology
Electronics and Electrical
Engineering
Information Technology
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Science & Engineering
NIST Center for Neutron
Research
Physics
In Boulder, Colorado
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Chemical Science and Technology
Electronics and Electrical
Engineering
Information Technology
Materials Science and
Engineering
Physics
What do the NIST internships offer?
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SURFers work directly with NIST Research Advisors
SURFers participate in a weekly seminar enrichment
program
SURFers give talks related to their NIST research projects
Fellows are encouraged to present their results at national
meetings
SURFers are encouraged, but not required, to pursue their
Ph.D. through NIST collaborative programs with local
universities
Research Advisors will be encouraged to visit the host
colleges to discuss NIST research
SURFers also participate in extramural group activities
Some Previous Internship Projects
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Investigation of Hot Particles in Rocky Flats Soil Material
Human Computer Interfaces of Tomorrow: How Science
Fiction Has Become Reality
Optimization, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control in
Neutron Detector Development
Wind Load Factors for Tall Buildings
Electrostatic Sensing of DNA Using Field Effect
Transistors
Trace Detection of Illicit Narcotics Utilizing Ion Mobility
Spectrometry
Find Out More!
Visit the NIST websites for helpful info
Gaithersburg: http://www.surf.nist.gov/surf2.htm
Boulder: http://surf.boulder.nist.gov/index.html
These websites feature:
Detailed descriptions of 2008 research projects
Past internship project abstracts
Information about housing and social life
How Do I Apply?
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SEPARATE applications are required for Gaithersburg and
Boulder. Apply to one or both!
You MUST apply through GW
The complete application is due February 1, 2008
Drop off the application at the Center for Undergraduate
Fellowships and Research (CUFR), 714 21st Streeet NW
Contact the CUFR for application help at
[email protected]!
You will hear results by the end of March or early April
What do I need to apply?
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The application is available at:
 Gaithersburg: http://www.surf.nist.gov/app.htm
 Boulder: http://surf.boulder.nist.gov/index.html
PLEASE NOTE: ONLY complete the student application, NOT the
institutional application!
The student application requires:
 The Student Application Form
 Personal statement, including statement of research interests
 Resume
 Your official GW transcript and all other university transcripts
 Two letters of recommendation in signed, sealed envelopes
 Verification of citizenship or permanent residency
 Proof of valid health insurance
Selection Criteria
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Student's academic ability and commitment to program goals
including:
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Evaluation of completed course work
Expressed research interest
Compatibility of the expressed research interest with SURF Program
research areas
Research skills
GPA in courses relevant to the SURF Program
Career goals
Honors and activities
Do your research! Visit the SURF homepages and FAQs!