Reposted by Windy Alonso, PhD, RN, FHFSA, FAHA
My first research experience was because of a summer NSF REU. I learned to code (in FORTRAN 77!) as part of the KTeV high energy physics collaboration. It launched my passion for science & my entire career. Devastating to see this valuable program gutted.
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NSF downsizes summer research program for undergraduates
Many participants are from groups underrepresented in science
