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Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)

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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 2007. 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.

Sandra Nweke Sara Forde Antonio Buddington Kelly Rich
Sandra Nweke (Dillard University, LA) worked on Variations in Telomere Length and Telomeric Silencing at Different Telomeres in S. cerevisiae Sara Forde (University at Buffalo, (SUNY), NY) worked on Design Considerations for Tsunamis and Storm Surges Antonio Buddington (Albany State University, GA) worked on Analyzing the thickness of a TEM sample using EELS and integration techniques Kelly Rich (Amherst College, MA) worked on The Swelling of Clays Within Portland Brownstone

REU Program

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 2007.  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 2006 participants can be found at REU Participants 2006. A listing of 2006's research topics may be found at Research Projects Summer 2006.

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 2007 are June 11th through August 10th (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.

Though the deadline has passed, applications are open. We cannot guarantee your application will be considered.

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 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:

  • a resume
  • a short essay describing research areas of interest to you, and relevant courses you've taken in those areas
  • at least one letter of recommendation

All applicants (on-line or mailed) should mail 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, 2007. 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.

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Application information should be forwarded to:

Princeton Center for Complex Materials
Princeton University
Attn: Shannon Swilley
70 Prospect Avenue, Bowen Hall
Princeton, NJ 08540-5211

FAX: (609) 258-1177

Inquiries may be addressed to:

Jay Benziger
Faculty Advisor
Phone: 609 258-5416

Shannon Swilley
REU Coordinator
Phone: 609 258-8830

Dan Steinberg
Director of Education Outreach
Phone: 609 258-5598

2006's information:

Agenda

Group Photo

Presentations

Lab Photos

Participant Photos

Additional Information

 

Past Years' REU:

Summer 2005

Summer 2004

Summer 2003

Summer 2002

Summer 2001

Summer 2000

Summer 1999

Summer 1998

 

This page was updated on 1/24/07 by Shannon Swilley and Dan Steinberg; any comments should be sent to sswilley@princeton.edu