Web Site: http://www2.kent.edu/chemistry/reu/index.cfm
Program URL: http://www2.kent.edu/chemistry/reu/reu_app.cfm
Tel:              330-672-2032
Fax:
Deadline Ind:     Receipt
Deadline Open:    No
*See Restrictions for further information.

DEADLINE NOTE
Review of applications will begin March 1st and will continue until
all positions are filled.

Award Type(s):    In-Residence
Internships
Summer

Citizenship/Country of Applying Institution:
U.S.A. Citizenship (including U.S. Territories)
U.S. Permanent Resident

Locations Tenable:    U.S.A. Institution (including U.S. Territories)

Appl Type(s):     Undergraduate Student

Target Group(s):  NONE
Funding Limit:    $5,000   SEEBELOW
Duration:         10 WEEK(s)
Indirect Costs:   Unspecified
Cost Sharing:     No
Sponsor Type:     Miscellaneous Non-Federal

Geo. Restricted:  NO RESTRICTIONS

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OBJECTIVES:  Students in this program work closely with the
faculty and other researchers on exciting projects in the areas of
liquid crystals, materials (biomaterials & nanomaterials) and
biological membranes. In addition to working in the lab, participants
of the REU program are also given the opportunity to take part in a
number of social events, ranging from sporting and cultural events to
canoe trips.  Research is concentrated in the following
categories: Liquid Crystals; Materials Science; Nanomaterials;
Biomaterials; and, Biomembranes.

ELIGIBILITY
Undergraduate students must be U.S. citizens or permanent
residents.

FUNDING
Students will receive a stipend of $5,000; free room and board in
the Centennial Court Dormitories for non-KSU students; and travel
assistance for non-KSU students. In addition, a child-care facility is
available on-campus. Subsistence for daycare can be provided upon
request. (sch)

The University of Kentucky is pleased to announce our 2015 NSF-REU in Engineered Bioactive Interfaces and Devices (May 26 – July 31, 2015).

The program, which is in its seventh year, provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to learn about graduate school through workshops, seminars and panel discussions and also provides them with a multidisciplinary research opportunity across various disciplines including engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, and anatomy & neurobiology.   We would appreciate it if you would forward this email along with the flyer to your undergraduate students.  Preference will be given to rising juniors and seniors.

For more information see:  http://nsfreu.engr.uky.edu/   or contact Ms. Marlene Spurlock (Marlene.Spurlock@uky.edu).

The Department of Chemical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University will host a Research Experience for Undergraduates Site focused on the Integration of Biology and Materials May 26-July 31, 2015.  This REU program will provide a 10 week collaborative research experience for undergraduate students aimed at advancing the field and applications of biomolecular materials.  Projects will span a variety of topics including design of biomaterials, control of living-nonliving interfaces, and development of processes for effective recovery of biomolecules.  In addition to the hands-on research experience, students will participate in a variety of technical and social activities including seminars, facilities tours, and visits to local attractions.  Interactions with three other REU sites at Penn State and a focus on collaborative work in teams will provide social, research and personal growth opportunities beyond the research project work. Undergraduate students in Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biology, Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics or related majors currently enrolled at US institutions are encouraged to apply.  More information regarding this REU program and an online application can be found at: http://www.che.psu.edu/reu/

Program dates: May 26– July 31, 2015

Award includes: $4,500 stipend, up to $1,700 for on-campus housing, and up to $350 for travel (for non-PA students only).

Selection and eligibility: Selection for this program is based on the applicant’s academic standing, a brief statement of interest, and one reference letter from a faculty member. US citizenship or permanent residence status is required. Please see the online application: http://www.che.psu.edu/reu/apply.htm

Application deadline: March 1, 2015.  Admissions will be on a rolling basis so apply early.  Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and applicants are encouraged to submit their materials before the deadline to receive full consideration.

Questions can be addressed to Dr. Manish Kumar (manish.kumar@psu.edu) or to Dr. Esther Gomez (ewgomez@engr.psu.edu).

http://www.wpi.edu/academics/bme/nsfres21.html

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:

http://www.mrsec.northwestern.edu/content/educational_programs/reu.htm

If you have any questions, please contact us at mrc-reu@northwestern.edu

The University of Washington (UW) in Seattle is pleased to announce the 2014 Amgen Scholars Summer Research Program in Science and Biotechnology. This national program provides undergraduate participants with premiere research experiences with UW faculty mentors in the biomedical sciences, while receiving a generous stipend, housing, meal plan, transportation to and from the UW campus, and more! One unique component of the Amgen Scholars Program is the opportunity to attend the U.S. symposium in Los Angeles to meet peers from across the nation, to network with scientists, and to learn about science careers in industry and academia.

UW program dates are June 23 – August 22nd, 2014 and the application deadline is Monday, February 3, 2014. The University of Washington welcomes applications from all eligible students and appreciates if you would forward this information on to others.

For program details and eligibility requirements, please visit the following sites:
UW Amgen Scholars Program Website at: http://www.washington.edu/research/urp/amgen
National Amgen Scholars Program at: http://www.amgenscholars.com

Best wishes from UW,

UW Amgen Scholars Program
Email:  uwamgen@uw.edu
Phone: (206) 685-4240

If you would like a challenging and fun summer research experience in Sustainable Bioenergy please see the message below and the attached file.

Kansas State University is now accepting applications for the summer 2014 Research Experience for Undergraduates program May 27, 2014 – August 1, 2014.  The application deadline is February 15, 2014.

The Kansas State University Center for Sustainable Energy seeks applications for its summer 2014 REU program in sustainable bioenergy funded by the National Science Foundation. Students will receive $4500.00 (payable in three payments), room and board is included, plus up to $400.00 for travel allowance to K-State – total value of this 10 week research program is $7,600.00 per student.

Eligibility: We accept students from all science, agricultural, and engineering majors and class years. Applicants must be American citizens or permanent residents. First-generation college students, members of ethnic minority groups, females in STEM disciplines, and other under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. No previous laboratory or research experience is required.

Program Overview: The research you will receive in this program under the guidance of faculty mentors will advance your state of knowledge in sustainable energy. You will participate in “hands-on” experiences with processing agricultural biomass, experiencing the physical environment of industrial-scale biomass processing with all its limitations and opportunities. Students will also meet people that actually perform the work to produce renewable energy in the communities where they live.

Please note: We have applied to NSF for a program renewal – we should be notified by NSF in the Jan/Feb 2014 timeframe on the status of our program renewal.

Program website: http://cse.ksu.edu/REU

Application link (deadline: February 15, 2014):  https://cse.engg.ksu.edu/REU/app

I would appreciate if you could help me to announce an REU opportunity at Auburn University among prospective students in your department. REU flyer is attached.  Interested students can get  more information by visiting the following link http://www.eng.auburn.edu/bsen/research/reu1/index.html . Thanks!

We are excited to announce the 2014 NSF-sponsored Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at the Maryland Robotics Center — Research Opportunities inMiniature Robotics. We appreciate your assistance in advertising this opportunity to your undergraduate students. The application deadline is Feb 23, 2014.

Miniature robots, defined as small robots with overall sizes between 1 mm and 100 mm have the potential to significantly enable or enhance capabilities in manufacturing, medicine, reconnaissance, exploration, food safety, and search and rescue. During this 10-week summer program, students will develop their research projects, attend tutorial seminars on miniature robotics, visit local government labs involved in miniature robotics research, attend professional and academic development seminars, and tour Maryland’s top-notch facilities supporting robotics research including the UMd FabLab and Neutral Bouyancy Research Facility. The program culminates in student presentations on their summer research. Students will also have time to enjoy the Washington, DC area.

Selected participants will receive a $5,000 stipend and funding is available for on-campus housing and travel support. Housing for local students (within commuting distance of the University of Maryland) is subject to funding constraints. Students must be a US citizen or permanent resident to apply. International students are NOT eligible for this program.

More information about the program, including sample project descriptions, can be found at:

http://robotics.umd.edu/2014_REU/