The Robert J. Kolenkow and Robert A. Reitz Fund for Undergraduate Research

Purpose: David Ignat ’63 has endowed a student scientific research program to provide support for students pursuing research projects during summer or winter breaks. A broad program for undergraduates in the physical and mathematical sciences appealed to Ignat, whose career has largely been spent in the field of plasma physics research. Ignat established the fund in honor of his past mentors in the physics department at Carleton, Robert J. Kolenkow and Robert A. Reitz. One goal is to expand the opportunities for research beyond the campus to research universities, including areas that are not always well represented at an undergraduate college.

Funding: Three students in the natural sciences and mathematics will be supported in 2008, with each student receiving funds not to exceed 00.

Deadline: Thursday, February 14, 2008 by 5:00pm for summer work and Thursday, October 30, 2008 by 5 pm for winter break work.

Eligibility:
  • Only students studying the natural sciences and mathematics are eligible.
  • Available to students regardless of gender, ethnicity, U.S. citizenship, financial state, or academic stage.
  • Preference for research experiences at other institutions.

Selection Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated on the quality of the project and the role the student will play in the project. Consideration will also be given to how the student and the project will benefit from the student's involvement.

Application Process: Interested students should fill out the application form completely and submit before the due date.

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