Differential Equations in Classical and Quantum Physics is an interdisciplinary program betweeen the departments of Physics and Math at the University of Central Florida which has a strong focus on various theoretical, computational, and experimental aspects of differential equations. Classical, as well Quantum Mechanical applications applications in the domain of physics and engineering will be studied. There are a variety of specific, well-formulated projects available for well-trained and motivated undergraduate students at all levels, many of which are likely to lead to publications in research journals. The majority of the problems are theoretical but 1-2 opening for experiment are also available. Students early in their careers, women and minorities are stongly encouranged to apply.

The REU site currently involves four Physics faculty, four Mathematics faculty, and 12 participants (undergraduate students). The program has a duration of 10 weeks (from Sunday, May 24, 2009 to Saturday, August 1, 2009) and it is enriched by a wide array of cultural, social, and educational activities. In particular, visits to the NASA Kennedy Space Center at Cape Caneveral and the nationally known CREOL optics facilities at UCF are planned as part of the activities. Cultural visits will include the nationally known Salvador Dali Museum in St.Petersburg, the Charles Hosmer Museum of Louis Tiffany's Art Glass in Winter Park, and the nation's oldest city St. Augustine.

Participants will

• receive a salary of $4,000
• be reimbursed up to $400 for travel to Orlando from their home institution.
• be provided free housing.
• be given free books worth up to $300.
• one week paid housing for vacations in Orlando (May 17-May 23).

In the past, we have secured some additional funds that were used to admit additional students to the REU program. This might be possible in this year. However, no lodging or travel will be provided for these additional positions. Therefore highly qualified students from UCF and other local colleges are encouraged to apply. The number of additional participants has not been fixed but it is expected to be about 4.

The University of Central Florida is one of the two fastest growing institutions of higher education in the USA. The Orlando Metropolitan Region is also one of the fastest developing cities in the nation, having also been named one of the most diverse in many recent surveys.