Wooster Physics


The REU IS NOT RUNNING IN 2024: WE WILL RETURN IN 2025

Who should apply?

Our program is designed for currently-enrolled undergraduate students interested in physics and chemical physics. Students who have completed a two-year degree and are continuing in the fall at a four-year institution are eligible and welcome. Students only need to have taken one year of introductory calculus-based physics, and we have no minimum GPA.

NSF funding is restricted to U.S. Citizens, U.S. nationals, and permanent residents. However, College of Wooster international students may also apply for internally-funded positions.

All participants should comply with the College’s current COVID policies.

How do I apply?

The application for Summer 2025 will be available on the NSF ETAP site starting in December 2024.

  • A C.V. or resume.
    • Include your major, your GPA, your science GPA, and when you expect your degree.
    • Include previous work experience.
    • List physics, math, computer science, and chemistry courses you have taken or are currently taking. Include your grade in each of these courses.
  • Two brief personal statements (typically less than 1 page each)
    • Ratings about the type of project you prefer (hands-on/experiment, computational projects, theoretical)
    • College transcript (unofficial is OK)
    • Two letters of recommendation

    Questions? Contact:

    Dr. Susan Lehman
    Department of Physics 
    The College of Wooster 
    Wooster OH 44691-2363 USA 
    SLehman@Wooster.edu