The “Physicists Inspiring the Next Generation: Exploring the Nuclear Matter” (PING 2023) residential program consisted of a summer research experience at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB). Eight undergraduate students from six different states were brought to Michigan State University to conduct research and learn mentoring techniques. The undergraduates then aided 24 high school students from 15 different states in performing research.

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The entirety of PING met daily at the FRIB laboratory at 9am. Research in the laboratory was performed until roughly 5pm each day. They shared meals together at the cafeteria each day and engaged in fun and team building activities. The students compiled their summer work and learned proper presentation skills to present at the first annual PING Workshop. They also prepared for future fall conferences by presenting their summer achievements to the MoNA Collaboration.

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During the two weeks at Michigan State University the students participated in:

-Higher Education Q&A

-In-Person FRIB Tour

-Talent Show in Collaboration with PAN

-The Go Game--MSU Campus Edition

-Abrams Planetarium Visit

-MSU Bug House Visit

-Sculpting in Physics Activity

-MSU Museum Visit

-PING Workshop

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