Physics RET

The Notre Dame Physics RET program has been in operation for the past 25 years. It uses the QuarkNet infrastructure already in place at Notre Dame to recruit teachers and provide meaningful research projects for RET participants.

Program Overview

Educational outreach at the QuarkNet Center at the University of Notre Dame introduces high school teachers to current research in the areas of particle physics, nuclear physics, and astrophysics through hands-on research guided by Notre Dame physicists.

Teachers’ research activities are supplemented by weekly lunch-time physics seminars. Additionally, teachers meet on Monday afternoons during the academic year, although this is optional.

Opportunities

Research opportunities are available in the following areas CMS Hardware, Globular Clusters, Digital Visualization Theater (DVT), Cosmic Ray Studies, Antiferromagnets, Environmental Sensors, Microtubule Dynamics, Applied Nuclear and CMS data analysis.

Application Information

The application deadline for the Physics RET program is March 15. Teachers can participate for a period of 4-8 weeks from June to August to receive a research fellowship and non-degree graduate course credit.

Contact

For more information, contact the QuarkNet Administrator at 574-631-2789.