Plasma physics is central to scientists in many disciplines including astrophysics, space physics, nuclear fusion. Despite its importance, most astronomy and physics programs in the USA do not offer formal courses in plasma physics. 

 

The goal of this school is to prepare students, mostly physics undergraduates (including postbaccs, pre-docs, and early grad students), to participate in summer research in plasma physics, from the laboratory to the Universe, during the 6-8 weeks following the school. 

 

This program will begin with two weeks of lectures at UTSA June 1-13, 2025. It will continue over the summer with research internships at various locations (a list of partner institutions can be found here) and weekly Zoom meetings culminating in reports on student research progress at a final (hybrid) meeting in August.​

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Topics

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• Fundamentals of electrodynamics

• Fundamentals of fluid dynamics

• Fundamentals of plasma physics

• Scientific computing 

• Space and laboratory plasma

• Laser-plasma interactions

• Controlled nuclear fusion

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Please go to https://tinyurl.com/zunma34 to access the application form.

Inquiries can be sent to utsasummer25sceecs@gmail.com 

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During the lecture weeks, students will be provided meals and accommodation on the UTSA campus. Limited travel assistance to UTSA is available upon request.

 

It is anticipated that most students will participate in research internships during the summer supported by competitive stipends.

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Applications will start to be reviewed on January 30, 2025, and will continue to be accepted after the formal deadline. We strongly encourage members of under-represented groups and societies such as NSBP, NSHP, SACNAS to apply. 

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This session is organized by Richard Anantua, Roger Blandford, Noemie Globus, Matthew Kunz, Sasha Philippov, Yajie Yuan.

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