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University of Minnesota MRSEC REU
| Primary Institution: | University of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Affiliation: | Materials Research Science and Engineering Center |
| City: | Minneapolis |
| State: | MN |
| Job Duration: | 10 Weeks |
| Class Requirement: | Completed Freshman Year |
| Position Type: | Research |
| Discipline(s): | Plasmas and Beam Physics Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Other Engineering Interdisciplinary Physics: Biological Physics; Quantum Information; Etc. |
| Description: | Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) fellowships are awarded to undergraduates from four-year colleges and universities for participation in a ten-week summer program designed to provide unique research experiences, professional development, and increased awareness of materials science and engineering. Each student performs research in a UMN MRSEC research group from Engineered Multiblock Polymers, Organic Optoelectronic Interfaces, Magnetic Heterostructures, and Nanoparticle-based Materials IRGs, or one of the various MRSEC Seed groups. Criteria for the awards include the quality of the student's undergraduate record, a letter of recommendation from a faculty member of the student's institution, a demonstrated interest in science and/or engineering, and the endorsement of a MRSEC faculty advisor. Students are matched with MRSEC research groups and faculty mentors prior to their arrival on campus and are provided with a choice of research topics and project goals. |
| Stipend: | $4000 |
| Benefits: | Housing Meal Plan Travel Reimbursement Supply Fund |
| Application Deadline: | 02/15/2009 |
| Job Website: | http://www.mrsec.umn.edu/ehr/reudescription.shtml |
Research/Internship Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Phil Engen 421 Washington Ave SE 489 Amundson Hall Minneapolis, MN 55455 Email: engen010@umn.edu Phone: 612-626-0798 Fax: 612-626-7805 |
| Secondary Contact: |
Frank Snowden 421 Washington Ave SE 401 Amundson Hall Minneapolis, MN 55455 Email: snowden@cems.umn.edu Phone: 612-626-2207 Fax: 612-626-7805 |
