This is a proposed exchange program for undergraduate physics majors between
the University of
Pisa and the University of Chicago. The idea is to expose undergraduates
to the international aspects of science by working closely
with a research group at the overseas institution. The goal would be to
fund
between
2 and 4 students for a 10-week session in Pisa this coming summer (2004).
If this works well there is interest on the Italian side in extending the
program to include the humanities.
Students
should be entering their 3rd or 4th year as of the summer, 2004. Some research
experience is
required,
as it will be too hard to learn how to function in a lab at the same time
one is adjusting to a new
language,
living situation, and culture. At least 1 quarter of Italian language
or equivalent is required
(all
coworkers will speak English, but it will be very useful to have
made a start on the language).
The
program is not yet up and running, and we are exploring how to do it. At
UC we have support from the College through Dean Boyer; we expect to have
NSF funds to support the American students going to Italy.
I
am currently exploring how the application process should go, and whether
we can use existing College
tools
for the process of safely and effectively sending students overseas.
Instructor:
H. J. Frisch
HEP 320, 702-7479 (Please phone and not email- I cannot guarantee email
will be answered).
Oct. 4, 2003 HJF