The Department of Physics at UC Merced will host an NSF REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) program in summer 2023. Projects will span a range of subfields in physics, both experimental and theoretical, including biophysics; condensed matter and solar science; atomic, molecular, and optical physics and quantum optics; nonlinear dynamics; soft condensed matter; and astrophysics. Review of applications will begin on February 10 and continue on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. In addition to conducting research, students will participate in a variety of social and professional development activities as part of the Summer Research Institute (SURI) organ