REU Program Overview
NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program in Micro/Nano-Structured Materials, Therapeutics, and Devices
PROGRAM DATES
May 21-July 27, 2012
REU Program Overview
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Anna Goblirsch (2008 REU Fellow) from Mississippi State University |
The REU site at Auburn University will provide research experiences for a diverse group of undergraduate participants from four-year institutions and community colleges. REU participants will be paired with research faculty mentors to work in their laboratories on projects focused on micro/nano-structured materials, therapeutics, and devices. Research projects will be interdisciplinary in nature and have a strong focus on micro and nano-material science and technology. Specific topics will include materials synthesis and characterization, micro/nano particle formation processes, nanomechanics of thin films, carbon-nanotubes, inorganic nano-rods, MEMS, nanoparticulate systems and micro films for drug delivery, nanofibers yarns and fabrics, nanoparticle thin films, and others.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
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Stacy Yee (2007 REU Fellow) from University of Michigan with Dr. Michael Miller and Dr. Jim Grocia. |
To apply, send the complete application package consisting of application (pdf), resume or curriculum vitae (pdf), and official or unofficial transcript(s)(pdf only) should be sent via e-mail to the address auburnREUnano@eng.auburn.edu with your name in CAPS-REU2012 in the subject line. Two letters of recommendation (pdf) must be sent separately via e-mail by the recommenders by the application deadline.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
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Ali Nawazuddin (2006 REU Fellow) |
Stipend: $4,500 for the 10-week session
Housing Stipend (residence hall environment with weekly daily meals included): $1,400
FACULTY MENTORS
The program involves faculty mentors from various academic departments, including Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, Polymer and Fiber Engineering, Pharmacy, and Biosystems Engineering.
NUMBER OF UNDERGRADUATE PARTICIPANTS PER YEAR
10 students will participate in a 10-week session during the summer
