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Undergraduate Research
Many of the physics undergraduates are involved in research projects with various faculty and departments. Undergraduate research is, in fact, required to attain a bachelor's degree. Students engauge in experimental and theoretical work in several areas of physics and related disciplines including surface science, neutron scattering and interferometry, X-ray scattering, Mossbauer spectroscopy, optical spectroscopy, chemical physics, relativity/gravitational physics, particles and fields, mathematical physics, plasma physics, biological physics, astronomy & astrophysics, geophysics, chemical physics and more. MU physics students don't just read about cutting edge research, they do it!!!
The University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) provides opportunities for research in the neutron-related sciences that are unmatched at any other U.S. university. The central focus of this research center is a 10 MW light-water moderated reactor that is the highest-power university research reactor in the country. It provides extensive capabilities for neutron-beam research (condensed matter studies, materials research, non-destructive evaluation), as well as irradiation facilities (isotopes for health-related applications, nuclear archaeology and geochemistry), and instrument development.
The Physics & Astronomy Department's close ties with the Mathematics, Engineering, Health Physics, Chemistry, Atmospheric & Soil Science, Geological Science and Biological Sciences Departments help students find research for their specific interests and goals.
There is frequently the opportunity for students to talk informally with visiting scientists who are at the forefront of the student's research field. Weekly colloquium and seminars are given on Physics, Astronomy, Geometry/Relativity, Condensed Matter, Biophysics and more.
To get involved in a research project, you first need to decide what type of research you wish to work on then find a faculty member or research group to work with. A list of faculty and research groups can be found here.
Life-Sciences Research Internships (including Biophysics, Astrobiology and more).
Many paid summer research opportunities at various universities, labs and observatories in the U.S. and abroad are available for undergraduate students. Info can be found on the bulletin board in the Physics Department office. Current and former students have done research at SUNY-Stonybrook, Purdue University, Stanford University and Macquarie University-Sydney, Australia as well as MU.
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