Summer 2007 RHIT-NSWC Undergraduate Research

June- August, 2007

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, in cooperation with Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) at Crane, seeks undergraduate engineering and science students to conduct research.

Participants will spend ten weeks working on interdisciplinary teams to design and study an optical radar system. Research will be conducted under the direction of Rose-Hulman faculty and staff members.  This project will integrate laser technology, fiber optic systems, RF signal processing, software interfacing, and electronics.  Discussion and lectures will also be held to aid in the student’s comprehension of all pertinent disciplines.

SUPPORT All participants receive a financial package for their full-time work with this ten week project.  A total stipend of $3600 will be paid for ten weeks. Also included in this package is on-campus housing and a meal allowance. The total financial package is valued at approximately $5000.

ELIGIBILITY Any undergraduate student pursuing a degree in science or engineering is encouraged to apply.  These students have preferably completed their sophomore or junior year, but outstanding freshmen will be considered.

LOCATION Rose-Hulman is a private, fully accredited engineering and science college.  It offers state of the art laboratories and experienced faculty. Rose-Hulman is located 70 miles west of Indianapolis.

APPLICATION All application materials must be received by APRIL 1, 2007.  The applicant is responsible for completing an application which includes a statement of scientific interests, two references and an academic transcript.

SELECTION Selection will be based on academic achievement, academic references and relevance of interests to the intended research.  References will be contacted to discuss potential of applicant for scientific research.

Send the above application materials to:

Dr. Azad Siahmakoun
Department of Physics and Optical Engineering
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
5500 Wabash Avenue, CM 178
Terre Haute, IN 47803

Fax: (812) 877 8023

http://www.rose-hulman.edu/~siahmako

For more information, contact:

Pamela Hamilton at (812) 877 8309 or e-mail Pamela.Hamilton@Rose-Hulman.edu