Dear Student:

Thank you for inquiring about the University of Washington
Physics Research Experiences for Undergraduates program.  Enclosed
you will find an application form, an information sheet
on the program, two recommendation letter forms and an optional information
form.  A completed application consists of the
application form, two letters of recommendation,
and a transcript from your Registrar.  It is important that
we receive at least one letter of recommendation from a professor
who can discuss your promise as a physicist.  Please send this
information to:

                   REU Summer Program
                   c/o Maria Francom
                   Institute for Nuclear Theory
                   University of Washington
                   Box 351550
                   Seattle, WA 98195-1550

                   email: uwreu@phys.washington.edu

We would like to receive these materials by March 7, 1998.  We will
endeavor to select student participants by March 14, 1998.  If
you need to have a response from us prior to that date, please
let us know.

The University of Washington REU program differs from some
others in that it covers most subfields of physics.  All
of the major groups in the department are participating:
astrophysics, atomic physics, condensed matter physics,
nuclear physics, particle physics, and physics education.
Our department is famous for "table-top" experiments that
push the bounds of precision.  We also have vigorous
theory groups, including the Department of Energy's national
center in nuclear theory, which brings large numbers of
visiting faculty to the UW year around.  Thus there are
many opportunities for you to do exciting work.

Enclosed is a sheet listing some of the projects that will
be offered in Summer, 1998.  If you are selected, there will
be an opportunity for you to specify which projects you
find most interesting.  We will do our best to match
students with appropriate groups.

Thank you for your interest in the University of Washington
REU program.


             Best regards,




Wick Haxton                                 Martin Savage
Director, Institute for                     Assistant Professor of Physics
Nuclear Theory