Research, Outreach, and Teaching Opportunities
The physics department encourages all majors to become involved with research before they graduate. The usual way to become associated with a research group on campus is to make arrangements directly with one of the faculty members. Descriptions of physics faculty research interests can be found on the faculty pages.
Students may also wish to consider research with faculty in the School of Applied and Engineering Physics, or other departments in the physical sciences or engineering. Anyone interested in advice about finding a suitable research position is encouraged to consult with the Director of Undergraduate Studies in physics.
Please contact the Director of Undergraduate Studies for additional opportunities at 255-1568.
Related Links:
Laboratory for Elementary-Particle Physics REU Program
Cornell Center for Materials Research REU Program
Wui Ip
Professor Carl Franck and student Wui Ip (who is at Cornell as part of the NSF's Research Experiences for Undergraduates program) are studying how cells interact and signal each other to form complicated structures. For example, cells communicate when conditions are good, and they exchange growth factors. Franck and Ip are focusing on the question "Why do cells need company to grow?" It is well known that a minimum culture is needed to grow cells. What determines that ...