Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in The University of Maine and University of Concepción, Chile
During the Summer of 2016, the Forest Bioproducts Research Institute offers for the third year an opportunity for
10 highly qualified undergraduate students to participate in research for a 10 week period, 06/06 – 08/12/2016 .
This research experience is funded by the National Science Foundation.
Women, minorities and students with disabilities are strongly urged to apply to the program.
Award Includes:
• $5000 Stipend + On Campus Housing Provided
• 2 of the 10 Students to Perform their Research in Chile
• Week Long Research Experience & Exchange in Chile for all Students
• Opportunity to Perform Research on Pressing Global Issues Relating to Sustainable Product Development and Biofuel
Generation from Woody Biomass
Research Opportunities
• Sustainability and Life Cycle Analysis
• Feedstock Extraction/ Modification
• Process Control and Sensing
• Nanomaterials Production and Utilization
• New Product Development
• Nanotechnology Risk Assessment
Disciplines
Forest Operaions • Resource Economics • Bioproducts • Bioenergy • Biology • Chemistry • Chemical Engineering • Bioengineering
•Material Science • Nanotechnology
Eligibility
• Current undergraduate in sophomore or junior year with a minimum GPA to 3.0
• US Citizen or permanent resident
• Must have a valid passport
Activities
• Fundamental and Applied Forest Bioproducts Research
• Access to State-of-the-Art Research Equipment and Facilities
• Technical Writing and Oral Presentation Opportunities
• Ethics Workshop
• A Series of Evening and Recreational Activities
• Field Trips!
Contact Information
Wendy Erickson
5737 Jenness Hall
Orono, ME 04469-5737
Tel: (207) 581-1489
Fax: (207) 581-9418
ROLLING DEADLINE TO 2/15/16
Thank you.
Sheila Pendse
Program Development Associate
Dean's Office, College of Engineering
5796 AMC Building, Room 213
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469-5796
207-581-2225
207-581-2220 (Fax)