REU at Climate & Space
NSF REU Program In Climate and Space Science Observation (PICASSO)
The University of Michigan Department of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering (CLASP) is currently seeking a highly motivated, diverse and inclusive cohort of undergraduate students to participate in its summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site program entitled: Program in Climate and Space Science Observation (PICASSO). This REU program is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
The program is open to students* from any academic discipline who are interested in exploring a potential career in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields of meteorology, climate, and space sciences. Program participants will work closely with faculty, research staff, and graduate students to engage in research from a broad range of disciplines, including:
- Meteorology
- Climate science and adaptation planning
- Atmosphere-biosphere interactions
- Aerosols, and atmospheric chemistry, and air quality
- Space-based remote sensing
- Space-weather and planetary atmospheres.
As part of the PICASSO program, student participants will also engage in the following activities while on campus:
- A mentored-guided research project, the goals of which will be designed with the participation of the students themselves
- Peer-mentoring performed by the department’s graduate students/postdoctoral fellows
- A professional development seminar series provided by faculty and staff from across the University of Michigan
- Community-building activities which will strengthen their relationships within the REU student cohort, including opportunities for community service
- An end-of-program poster fair in which students will present their works to CLASP Department faculty, student and staff
*Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent legal resident
PROGRAM UPDATE – 4/15/24
The application period for our PICASSO REU program has now closed, thus we are no longer accepting applications at this time.
As noted previously on this site, NSF REU Programs are traditionally funded in three year cycles. A renewal proposal for our PICASSO REU program for the summers of 2024-2026 has been submitted, and is currently being considered by the NSF. As of this date, we have not received notification about the final decision regarding our proposal.
In the interim, we are currently reviewing all applications that we have received for our potential program offering this summer. Offers to successful applicants will only be extended if we are informed of program renewal. We thank you for your patience during this time.
Please return to this site for future updates.
If you have questions regarding our program, please contact Dr. Frank Marsik (marsik@umich.edu).