Undergraduate Research

Undergraduate Research

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

The Institute for Shock Physics provides an opportunity for talented undergraduate students who want to participate in a 10-week, multidisciplinary Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) studying “Materials under Extreme Conditions.”

More information about SURE.

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU): Waves in Physics

The WSU Department of Physics and Astronomy provides a 10-week research experience to undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing research connected by the common concept of waves, including shock waves.  Students who are interested in participating in this REU with a focus on shock waves will conduct their research projects in the Institute for Shock Physics.

More information about REU: Waves in Physics.

Technical Worker – Research Laboratory Support

We are always seeking highly motivated and capable Technical Assistants for Research Laboratory Support to assist with hands-on experimental work in a fast-paced, research environment. The positions (multiple) offer full-time hours during the summer and part-time hours during the academic year. 

For more information, please email ispjobs@wsu.edu

Four students wearing name badges posing outside Institute for Shock Physics building.
Student posing with research poster.
Students and instructors having discussion in the lab.