Undergraduate Research (see also the Graduate Program Page)

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at NAU is home to active research programs in surface physics and astrophysics. Many opportunities for original research exist for undergraduates through the NASA Space Grant, the National Undergraduate Research Observatory (NURO), REU (Research Experiences for Undergrads) and as a part of the degree programs offered in physics and astronomy. Students work in partnership with faculty and are often published in scientific journals.
	The facilities for use in the surface physics and astrophysics research programs include: Scanning tunneling microscope Atomic force microscope X-ray photoelectron spectrometer Research grade ellipsometer Instrumentation for low energy electron diffraction 31-inch telescope at nearby Lowell Observatory 24-inch telescope at the Atmospheric Research Observatory on the NAU campus.
Some of the research topics sponsored by the NASA Space Grant for the 1997-98 school year include: Infrared spectra of embedded luminous stars Heterogeneous reactions on water ice films at stratospheric temperatures The composition of Titan's troposphere P.I.E. (Probing for Ice on Europa) For more information about research opportunities in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, fill out our information request form or contact the department at: Physics and Astronomy Northern Arizona University PO Box 6010 Flagstaff, AZ 86011-6010 Phone: (928) 523-2661 e-mail: astro.physics@nau.edu

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