Department of Physics: Student Resources

CWU Undergraduate Research and Funding Opportunities

• Science Honors Program
• Science Talent Expansion Program
• Office of Undergraduate Research
• College of the Sciences Undergraduate Research Grants
• McNair Scholars Program (home page)
• McNair Scholars Program (brochure)

External Research and Funding Opportunities

Many universities and government laboratories host a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) during the summer, typically funded by the National Science Foundation. Any student can apply for these; deadlines are typically in the winter.

• NSF REU home page (Search for an REU site that matches your interests)
• AAPT Grants and Scholarships

CWU Student Clubs

• CWU Astronomy Club
• Society of Physics Students

Physics Career Information

• American Institute of Physics Career Services Center

Scientific Professional Organizations

• American Physical Society
• Optical Society of America
• Acoustical Society of America
• American Association of Physics Teachers
• American Association for the Advancement of Science
• Council on Undergraduate Research

Useful Links in Physics and Related Fields

Astronomy / Astrophysics / Planetary Science

• NASA home page
• Astronomy Online
• Astronomical Society Educational Programs
• Information about Women in Astronomy
• NASA Images
• NSF Astronomy Research Overview
• NASA: Lunar and Planetary Science

Solid State Physics

• Exploring the Nanoworld

Particle Physics (and beyond)

• Introduction to Superstring Theory

General Science and Reference

• Physics.org
• Physics Reference page
• Physics2000: An Interactive Journey Through Modern Physics
• Tutorial on Relativity
• Net Advance of Physics
• Climate Change - Overview