The National Science Foundation-sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program provides opportunities for undergraduates to engage in hands-on materials-related research at Northwestern University for 9 weeks over the summer. Participants come from major universities and small colleges around the country. On the first day, participants receive an orientation of the program, the campus, and safety procedures in the laboratory. Under the guidance of Northwestern faculty, postdoctoral, and graduate student mentors, each participant focuses on a research project and conducts laboratory experiments. Students present their progress weekly to the group and the faculty program director. Group events, such as the Chicago day trip, beach picnic, facility tours, graduate student forum, and guest lectures provide time for socialization with fellow participants and mentors. At the end of the program, participants present their research at a closing symposium and submit their final research reports. To qualify for admission, applicants must be U.S. citizens; undergraduate juniors, sophomores, or freshmen; and majoring in materials science, physics, chemistry, or engineering. Because of our commitment to admitting a high percentage of underrepresented minorities and women, our educational programs represent a diverse group of students. For more information and an application, visit our site or contact Klara Mueggenburg at 847-491-3606 or mrc@northwestern.edu .
Last updated: Sep 19 2007 2:35PM
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