Research Experience for Undergraduates

The Princeton Materials Institute (PMI) and the Princeton Center for Complex Materials (PCCM) are sponsoring research opportunities for undergraduates in disciplines related to Materials Science during the summer of 2002. Potential projects span a broad range of topics under the guidance of faculty from the departments of Physics, Chemistry, 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 Materials Institute. Some examples of research topics during the past year are:

Kerry Shannon (Kenyon College) worked on the contrast enhancement in NMR microscopy by detection of intermolecular multiple-quantum coherence. Contrast Enhancement of NMR	Jeremy Kiel (Western Maryland College) examined the stresses formed in thermal barrier coatings formed on FeCrAlY alloys used for gas turbin blades. Oxidation of an alumina-forming alloy loop	Pam Charles (Southern University)  prepared silica gel consolidants to inhibit deterioration of stone monuments. Preserving and Repairing Stone Monuments

A complete listing of topics offered during the past three years and photos of past participants can be found by clicking on the links below: Summer 2001 Summer 2000   Summer 1999 REU Program The PMI 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 Research Projects Summer 2002.  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 2001 can be found at Summer Agenda. Photos of the 2001 participants can be found at REU Participants 2001. Over the past several years two short courses have been offered each years 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 program for 2002 will run from June 10 to August 9. 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 $100 per week. Applications We encourage applications for 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). The application should include a resume, a short essay on how the REU program will contribute to their career objectives, a copy of their college transcript, and at least one letter of recommendation. In your essay it is important to be explicit about the research areas that interest you. We make an effort to find the best match between potential research projects and your research interests. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2002. Selection of participants will be made beginning in mid-February and continuing until early April. Those selected for the program will be notified by e-mail, with information about a potential research topic and research mentor. You may contact the Faculty Advisor if you need to know the status of your application. Background The Princeton Materials Institute (PMI) was established in 1990 to promote multidisciplinary collaborations in research and education in materials science. The Princeton Center for Complex Materials (PCCM) is a National Science Foundation sponsored materials research and engineering center. PMI has over 50 associated faculty from seven science and engineering departments. PMI also collaborates with the Center for Photonics and Optoelectronic Materials (POEM), the Center for Energy and Environmental Studies (CEES) and the Princeton Environmental Institute (PEI). PMI has administrative offices and central research labs in Bowen Hall. The central research facilities include state of the art laboratories in polymer synthesis, thin film processing, lasers and optics and electron microscopy. Application information can be forwarded to: Princeton Materials Institute Princeton University Attn: REU Coordinator 70 Prospect Avenue, Bowen Hall Princeton, NJ 08540-5211 FAX: (609) 258-6878 Inquiries may be addressed to: Jay Benziger Faculty Advisor Phone: 609 258-5416 REU Coordinator Phone: 609 258-2532

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