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University of Connecticut, Institute of Materials Science REU
| Primary Institution: | University of Connecticut |
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| Affiliation: | Institute of Materials Science |
| City: | Storrs |
| State: | CT |
| Job Duration: | 10 weeks |
| Class Requirement: | Completed Sophomore Year |
| Position Type: | Research |
| Discipline(s): | Condensed Matter: Structure and Mechanical/Thermal Properties Condensed Matter: Electronic Structure and Electromagnetic/Optical Properties Other Engineering Interdisciplinary Physics: Biological Physics; Quantum Information; Etc. Polymer Science Materials Physics |
| Description: | The Polymer Program at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, invites applications from undergraduate majors in the disciplines of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Polymer Science for 10 summer research positions sponsored by the National Science Foundation. The participants will spend 10 weeks in an interdisciplinary environment working with UConn faculty and graduate students on application oriented research projects including the use of polymers as sensors and actuators. Participants will experience state-of-the-art facilities while performing cutting edge research in polymer science. During the summer, participants will be interacting with researchers in academic, government, and industrial laboratories through collaborative efforts of the Polymer Program faculty and from seminars by visiting scientists. This REU program is one of many at the University of Connecticut that coordinates social activities and hold joint symposia and poster sessions where students in different disciplines can share the REU experience. **Please Note: Applications will still be accepted after the indicated deadline (March 1st) until all positions are filled. |
| Stipend: | $3,000 |
| Benefits: | Housing Meal Plan Travel Reimbursement |
| Application Deadline: | 03/01/2006 |
| Job Website: | http://www.ims.uconn.edu/~polyreu/ |
| Additional Information: | Please refer to our program website (http://www.ims.uconn.edu/~polyreu/) for complete information. |
Research/Internship Opportunity Contact Information | |
| Primary Contact: |
Michelle Cahill - Coordinator 97 N. Eagleville Road, U - 3136 Institute of Materials Science Storrs, CT 06269-3136 Email: polyreu@mail.ims.uconn.edu Phone: 860-486-4613 Fax: 860-486-4745 |
| Secondary Contact: |
Thomas Seery - Director 97 N. Eagleville Road, U - 3136 Institute of Materials Science Storrs, CT 06269-3136 Email: polyreu@mail.ims.uconn.edu Phone: 860-486-1337 Fax: 860-486-4745 |
