1999 REU Activities

26 May 1999
Welcome Picnic

A welcome barbeque was held for the students and mentors. It was great time for everyone to get to know each other, eat a little (okay, a lot!) and play a few games. Thanks to Bob's Barbeque for making it a success!!! Bobby the Pig even became this summer's mascot!

June 12, 1999
Trip to Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Outside the Science Museum!

We took a day trip (a very long day!) to the Dallas/Fort Worth area and visited several things. Our first stop was in Fort Worth at the Museum of Science and History where we went to the Omni theater and saw The Living Sea. We also had a cookout at Shannon's parent's house in Arlington, TX where we ate some good food, played a little croquet & even broke a few mallots in the process!

We wrapped up the trip with an evening of baseball. We went to The Ballpark in Arlington to watch the Texas Rangers play a little ball against the Colorado Rockies!!
Every Friday
Pizza Lunches

We had a pizza lunch every Friday at OU or NSSL. This gave everyone an opportunity to socialize with those they didn't see everyday. It also gave the mentors a chance to get to know the students better. The group could also catch up on the latest developments in everyone's research projects. Most everyone liked the idea of group lunches, but got a little tired of pizza by the end of the summer! :)

Other

Many of the students chased throughout the summer (in their spare time, that is). Several of the students put together a weekend trip to the Grand Canyon. Many of the students enjoyed the local fairs and festivals that occurred throughout the summer, too. All in all, the summer was not just filled with research, but many social activities as well! .