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Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)The Princeton Institute for the Science and Technology of Materials (PRISM) and the Princeton Center for Complex Materials (PCCM) are sponsoring research opportunities for undergraduates in disciplines related to Materials Science during the summer of 2006. Potential projects span a broad range of topics under the guidance of faculty from the departments of Physics, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Civil and Environmental Engineering. The research topics are chosen each year to complement the research of faculty associated with the Princeton Center for Complex Materials.
The REU program is principally focused on providing students with the opportunity to carry out research at the forefront of materials science and engineering. A listing of suggested research topics with brief descriptions may be found at Suggested Research Projects Summer 2006. In addition, we provide a proactive educational program consisting of short courses and lectures, designed to introduce students to the grand challenges of materials research. The schedule of events for the REU program in 2006 can be found at REU Summer Agenda 2006. Photos of the 2005 participants can be found at REU Participants 2005. A listing of 2005's research topics with brief descriptions may be found at Research Projects Summer 2005. Over the past several years two short courses have been offered each year with different topics, including: Ceramic Materials, Organic Films for Electronic Materials, Microscopy for Materials Characterization, Polymer Materials, Processing and Characterization of Colloidal Materials, Catalyst Materials, and Computational Materials Science. Special seminars also examine the role of science and engineering in society. Lab visits to both Princeton labs and industrial labs in the area are arranged. The dates of the program for 2006 are June 5th through August 4th (9 weeks). Those students selected for the program will receive a stipend of $500 per week. Housing is available from Princeton University during the program, costing about $125 per week. We encourage applications from students of all science and engineering disciplines. Those interested in applying to the program may do so by mail (to the address below), or on-line (REU on-line application). Note: If you are experience problems submitting the form, please us the latest version of Internet Explorer with javascript enabled to submit this form. On-line applications are preferred. Please note, if submitting your application on-line, an email will be automatically generated and sent to the faculty member you provide asking for a letter of recommendation to be sent via email. Those applying by mail should include:
All applications (on-line or mailed) should include, a copy of your college transcript. When describing your research interests in your application (on-line or mailed), it is important to be explicit about the research areas that interest you, and we will then make an effort to find the best match between potential research projects and your research interests. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2006. Selection of participants will be made beginning in mid-February and continuing until early April. Those selected for the program will be notified by email, with information about a potential research topic and research mentor. Students are encouraged to contact the Faculty Advisors or Professor Jay Benziger if in need of further information or assistance.
Application information should be forwarded to:
Inquiries may be addressed to:
Past Years' REU:2006's information: 2005's information: AgendaLab PhotosGroup PhotoParticipant PhotosPresentationsShort Course: Quantum Cascade Lasers by Prof. Claire GmachlShort Course: V. Material Behavior - Polymer Solutions by Prof. Robert Prud'hommeThis page was updated on 9/21/05 by Shannon Swilley and Dan Steinberg; any comments should be sent to sswilley@princeton.edu |
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