FERMILAB / SIST

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Recently a new and less expensive technique for the production of an electron beam with a high transverse emittance ratio, a "flat beam", has generated substantial interest. This is because flat electron beams enable high luminosity with small space charge effects at the collision point...

 

-- Tsatsu Nyamadi, SIST 2003

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For College Faculty

The Fermilab SIST program is an excellent way for your undergraduate students to get real hands-on experience in a world class research environment.

The SIST program accepts undergraduate students majoring in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science. The program is open to all colleges and universities in the United States. Students must be U.S. Citizens, permanent residents, or foreign nationals holding pre- or post-graduation OPT.

The application process is very easy -- just direct your students to this website and have them download and complete the Application Form and upload the data to the SIST server (complete instructions are in the form). Important dates, pay rates, transportation, and housing are covered in the intern Fact Sheet.

Letters of Recommendation

If you are asked to submit a letter of recommendation please refer to our guidelines document first.

We Need Your Help!

Please help us by spreading the word around campus and encouraging your brightest and most dedicated students to apply!