Summer 2024 Program

The Texas A&M Cyclotron Institute, in conjunction with the National Science Foundation, is serving as a Research Experiences for Undergraduates site during the summer of 2024.

Undergraduates will gain research experience by carrying out specific projects under the direct supervision of Physics/Chmistry faculty at the Cyclotron Institute. Weekly discussions on forefront areas of Nuclear Physics/Nuclear Chemistry will be led by Institute faculty. Students will have the opportunity to share their work via an oral presentation and virtual poster session.

Participating Students
(students listed alphabetically with school and mentor also provided)

Kera Davis-Manchette / University of Northern Colorado / Dr. Clark
"3-Dimensional Analysis of the B-Field Profile of X-Y Steering Magnets"    

Luke Frisoli / Carnegie Mellon University / Dr. Rapp
"Calculating the Thermodynamics Potential of a Deuteron in Hot Nuclear Matter"    

Luke Knull / Ohio State University / Dr. Youngs
"Automated Linearization Routine for Experimental dE-E Data"    

Hannah Lowrey / University of Dallas / Dr. Youngs
"Modeling the Behavior of SONOS Devices Using Experimental Results and GEANT4 Simulations"    

Milly McClure / Hastings College / Dr. Yennello
"Evaporative Production of Thin Foils for Accelerator Targets"    

Parker Neilson / Brigham Young University-Idaho / Dr. Roeder
"Production and Isolation of 59Fe Beams Using MARS Mass Spectrometer"    

Miski Nopo / Harvey Mudd College / Dr. Holt
"Utilizing Generative Deep Learning for Variational Calculations of Nuclear Few-Body Systems"    

Christa Pritchard / Jacksonville University / Dr. Folden
"Resolving differences in mass tables in predictions for the production of elements 119 and 120"    

Owen Rollins / College of William and Mary / Dr. Melconian
"Beam Optimization for RFQ Throughput Measurements"    

Luke Smith / Seattle University / Dr. Fries
"Photon Absorption in Nuclear Matter"