REU Introductory Letter
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. Both the application and the optional information forms can be completed online. 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:

We would like to receive these materials by March 2, 2001. We will endeavor to select student participants by March 9, 2001. If you are sure the University of Wasington is your first choice REU program, you have the option of selecting "Early admissions" on your application. We then promise to make a decision on your application by March 6, but we will require an immediate response from you.

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, 2001. 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
Director, Institute for
Nuclear Theory		 Martin Savage
Associate Professor of Physics