Physicists Inspiring the Next Generation: Exploring the Nuclear Matter (PING) is a program that targets both pre-college students and undergraduate students (who serve as mentors). Program will take place at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB).

PING 2026 is a two-week experience in nuclear physics at FRIB with the potential to turn into a year-long real research experience. During this time, students will have the potential opportunity to present their work at national conferences. Students also work closely with the MoNA Collaboration.

PING was launched in 2014 as a collaboration between the National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP) and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) in partnership with Associated Universities, Inc.