UNDERGRADUATES

Four undergraduates/graduating high school seniors participated in research during the summer of 2002.  Click on their image in the photo below to see what they did.

HIGH SCHOOL

Kris Vorren, a Senior at West Henderson H.S., Hendersonville, NC is doing his Senior Project at PARI during the Fall 2003. He is interested in life on Mars. Kris will be searching optical and infrared astronomy databases for observations of Mars that are related to questions about the Martian atmosphere and surface features. Also, Kris will be using the PARI 4.6 m radio telescope for general observations of the radio spectrum of Mars.

Duke Talent Identification Program Summer Field Study in Astronomy 2003

The Duke University Talent Identification Program offers a broad range of programs and resources for gifted young adults. One of their programs is the Domestic Field Study in Radio Astronomy at PARI.

Taken from the website description for the 2003 Field Study in Astronomy:

• · With guidance, students will complete a research project related to some facet of radio astronomy or electrical engineering. During the first few days, this course will be conducted like a traditional class, where the students are paired into teams and explore their research interests. By the end of the first week, each research group will have begun its project in earnest. During the middle weekend, students will explore the mountains of North Carolina, relaxing with fun recreational activities such as hiking, canoeing, and visiting picturesque Brevard, NC. After the weekend break, students will work exclusively on their research projects and prepare the final presentation of their work. On Saturday, there will be a student-led scientific symposium to which students’ families are invited.
  
  A TYPICAL DAY
  A typical day at PARI will consist of a morning group meeting, in which students may share the status of their projects and plans for the day. Afterwards, students will be busy with instruction or project work for the bulk of the day. In the late afternoon, students will meet in a journal club, where they will present a journal article to the rest of the group. Students who desire to dive into astronomical research and to work with radio telescopes and computers in a beautiful outdoor setting should apply.