Dear Colleague,
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. 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
[log in to unmask].
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
[log in to unmask].
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
Website:
http://undergraduateresearch.wvu.edu/
Betty Mei, Ed.D.
Program Director
McNair Scholars Program
West Virginia University
304 Student Services Center
PO Box 6212
Morgantown, WV 26506-6212
Phone:
304-293-4316
Fax:
304-293-4365
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