The
Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at Northwestern
University offers a 9-week paid summer Research Experience for Undergraduates
program. Research areas include ceramics, polymers, nanoparticles, photonics,
molecular electronics and biomaterials. While there are many REU programs, the
NU-MRSEC stands out in offering students an interdisciplinary research
experience. This opportunity is open to all physics, chemistry, engineering and
materials science students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Please
forward the announcement below to any students who you think might be interested
in participating in our program. If you have a specific person in mind, which
you wish to recommend, please let us know. Thank you for your help in getting
the word out about this opportunity.
If
you would like us to mail you a flier, please let me know.
Sincerely,
-----------------------------------------------------------------------Aleta Hagman,
Ph.D.
Education and
Outreach Coordinator
Materials Research
Science and Engineering Center
Northwestern
University
2145 Sheridan Road,
Tech K111
Evanston, IL
60208-3116
Summer
Research Experience for Undergraduates at Northwestern University
The
Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at Northwestern
University offers a 9-week, paid summer research experience for undergraduates.
The students are paired up with some of the leading research professors in
science and engineering fields. Research areas include ceramics, polymers,
nanocomposites, photonics, nanoparticles, molecular electronics and
biomaterials. While
there are many REU programs, the NU-MRSEC stands out in offering students an
interdisciplinary research experience.
Students currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in science or engineering
who are US citizens or permanent residents are eligible. The program dates this
year are June 22 to August 21, 2015; Applications are due Feb. 15, 2015.
Participants are paid a $4500 stipend, a travel allowance, and on-campus housing
is provided. For more information, please visit our website:
