PIXE-PAN 2008
ISNAP @ Notre Dame

June 16 - 27, 2008

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PIXE-PAN is a summer science program for teachers, those who are working toward teaching certification, graduate students, science museum administrators (hereinafter “Instructors”), and high school students…the sole criteria is an interest in exploring topics in modern science and nuclear physics/astrophysics. The program introduces all participants to the fundamentals of the extremely small domain of atomic nuclei and its connection to the extremely large domain of astrophysics and cosmology. Lectures and hands-on experiments are led by senior faculty and staff of the Institute for Structure and Nuclear Astrophysics (ISNAP) at the University of Notre Dame.

What you learn: Lectures, discussions, demonstrations and hands-on experiments are the signature of this program. While MSU's PAN program has a cosmic ray scientific focus, PIXE-PAN will have a PIXE focus. PIXE (Proton-Induced X-Ray Emissions) is an accelerator-based technique used to analyze art and artifacts.

When: PIXE-PAN will be held on the campus of the University of Notre Dame in summer 2008 from June 16-27 for Instructors and from June 23-27 for students.

Requirements:

• Interested individuals fill out application forms on line (or available by mail). Application Deadline is April 1, 2008..

• Students should have some background in math and science.

• Students must be recommended by two teachers (at least one from science, lab, or math).

Cost: Free. Participating Instructors and students receive charge cards for on-Campus food services. In addition, we will pay for dormitory expenses for Instructors; those who prefer to stay at a local hotel/motel may do so at their own expense. Due to dormitory regulations regarding youths under the age of 18, students should reside within commuting distance, or have parental arrangements for local accommodations.

Sponsors:
Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics
Institute for Structure and Nuclear Astrophysics
University of Notre Dame

Contact Information:
JINA Outreach
Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics (JINA)
225 Nieuwland Science Hall
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
Notre Dame, IN 46556

Office address: 180 NSH
Office phone: 574/631-8297

Application:

PIXE-PAN 2008 Teacher Application Form
PIXE-PAN 2008 Student Application Form

Applicants will be informed of admission by May 15, 2008.

The Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics
November 2007