The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is offering research opportunities through its Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF) program in Boulder, Colorado, for the 2025 academic year. These opportunities are available in various scientific and engineering fields, with some projects linked to the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, requiring participants to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). The program is highly competitive, with recent acceptance rates as low as 8% in 2024.
Research opportunities include projects in quantum computing, such as “Microwave Electro-mechanics for Quantum Transduction” and “Quantum Optics for Microwave-Optical Transduction and Networking,” which aim to develop quantum connections between microwaves and light. Other projects focus on materials science, data visualization, machine learning, and metrology. Many of these projects are hands-on and involve working with advanced equipment like cryogenics, vacuum systems, and high-finesse cavities. Some opportunities are available in-person or virtually, offering students a chance to gain valuable experience in cutting-edge scientific research.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/surf/surf-program-research-opportunities-boulder-colorado
Keywords: Quantum transduction, quantum optics, microwave electronics
