We could use your help in identifying candidates for two summer research Sites (Chemistry REU and Nanotechnology-NanoSAFE REU, both described
below) to be held at West Virginia University (WVU) in summer 2016.
Students apply separately to each program. Please feel free to forward
this email to students, colleagues, and friends. We were very pleased
with participants you previously recommended to WVU Sites. Thank you! Students
from groups underrepresented within their disciplines (e.g., women,
underrepresented minorities, students with disabilities), veterans of
the U.S. Armed Forces, and students from socioeconomically depressed
regions (e.g., Appalachia) are especially encouraged to apply to these programs.
1) The 2016 NSF-funded REU Site: Research in Chemistry at West Virginia University
(May 23-July 29, 2016) is now accepting applications from
undergraduates who 1) are majoring in chemistry or biochemistry
(pre-majors also considered), 2) are citizens, nationals, or permanent
residents of the U.S. or its territories, and 3) are interested in a
research and training experience akin to that of a graduate student.
Selected participants spend 10-weeks working on research on projects
that address fundamental questions related to the chemistry of health
and catalysis in chemistry. Projects focus on the potential of research
to benefit society both directly and indirectly in the fields of health
care, forensics/criminology, energy, sustainability, and transportation.
Participant benefits include $5,000 stipend, lodging, meal expenses,
and travel reimbursement to/from the Site. Review of completed
applications will begin on March 18, 2016. For more information and link
to the online application, visit the Chemistry REU website at http://undergraduateresearch.wvu.edu/reu-site-research-in-chemistry-at-wvu. Questions? Contact the WVU Office of Undergraduate Research at undergradresearch@mail.wvu.edu.
2) The 2016 NSF-funded NanoSAFE REU at West Virginia University
(May 23-July 29, 2016) centering on Design, Characterization, and
Toxicity Assessment of Safe Advanced Performance Nanomaterials is now
accepting applications from undergraduates who 1) are majoring in
science, technology, and engineering 2) are citizens, nationals, or
permanent residents of the U.S. or its territories, and 3) are
interested in nanoscience research and a training experience akin to
that of a graduate student. Selected participants spend 10-weeks working
on research on projects that address fundamental questions related to
multifunctional nanomaterials. REU participants are trained on research
projects that support the design of safer and more effective
nanoparticles that have been characterized and assessed for potential
toxicity. The research activities focus on multifunctional
nanomaterials and support improved material design with attention to
properties that impact human and environmental health. Students have
access to cutting-edge technology in nanolithography, nanotemplating,
material self-assembly, electrochemistry, spectroscopy, microscopy,
fluidics, and unique tools required to elucidate complex facets of
nanotoxicity. Upon completing this REU experience, undergraduate
students will actively contribute to innovative research that advances
nanotechnology manufacturing. Participant benefits include $5,000
stipend, lodging, meal expenses, and travel reimbursement to/from the
Site. Review of completed applications will begin on March 18, 2016. For
more information and link to the online application, visit the NanoSAFE
REU website at http://nanosafe.wvu.edu/education/undergraduate-programs/reu. Questions? Contact NanoSAFE at NanoSAFE@mail.wvu.edu.
The
Chemistry and NanoSAFE REU Sites are funded by the National Science
Foundation (NSF) with team building activities funded by the WVU Eberly
College and Research Office.
Sincerely,
Michelle Richards-Babb, Ph.D.
Director, Office of Undergraduate Research
Associate Professor, C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry
West Virginia University
