NSF Org:	PHY Division Of Physics
Recipient:	TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Initial Amendment Date:	March 22, 2023
Latest Amendment Date:	May 7, 2024
Award Number:	2244258
Award Instrument:	Standard Grant
Program Manager:	Kathleen McCloud kmccloud@nsf.gov  (703)292-8236 PHY  Division Of Physics MPS  Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Start Date:	April 1, 2023
End Date:	March 31, 2026 (Estimated)
Total Intended Award Amount:	$271,483.00
Total Awarded Amount to Date:	$271,483.00
Funds Obligated to Date:	FY 2023 = $271,483.00
History of Investigator:	Hana Dobrovolny (Principal Investigator) h.dobrovolny@tcu.edu Anton Naumov (Co-Principal Investigator) Peter Frinchaboy (Former Principal Investigator) Hana Dobrovolny (Former Co-Principal Investigator)
Recipient Sponsored Research Office:	Texas Christian University 3101 BELLAIRE DRIVE NORTH FORT WORTH TX  US  76129-0001 (817)257-7516
Sponsor Congressional District:	12
Primary Place of Performance:	Texas Christian University 2800 S UNIVERSITY DR FORT WORTH TX  US  76129-0003
Primary Place of Performance Congressional District:	12
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):	MJCLFGKGULP5
Parent UEI:
NSF Program(s):	SPECIAL PROGRAMS IN ASTRONOMY, Integrative Activities in Phys
Primary Program Source:	01002324DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
Program Reference Code(s):	9178, SMET, 9250
Program Element Code(s):	121900, 913400
Award Agency Code:	4900
Fund Agency Code:	4900
Assistance Listing Number(s):	47.049

ABSTRACT

This Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site at Texas Christian University provides eight undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in nine weeks of research on topics in atomic, molecular, biological, and chemical physics, as well as astronomy and planetary science. The main goal of the program is to provide a memorable and potentially career-defining experience for student participants, who may not have a clear direction of career path upon entering the program. Thoughtfully-selected field trips, weekly discussions with other students and faculty, and workshops on career-planning are vital components of the REU program, providing opportunities for students to consider a broad range of career possibilities and professions in physics and engineering-related fields extending beyond the focused summer research project.

In addition to participating in research with an experienced mentor, the REU students will engage in weekly activities to ensure not only that their research stays on track but that they have an engaging collegial and scholarly experience. The summer experience culminates with a final oral research presentation given by participants to TCU undergraduate and graduate students and faculty. This award is supported by the Division of Physics and the Division of Astronomical Sciences within NSF's Mathematical and Physical Sciences Directorate.

This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.

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