Preprofessional Opportunities

University of New Mexico - Nanoscience and Microsystems REU Program

Details

Category: Summer
Type: Research
Location: Albuquerque New Mexico
Deadline: Early December

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Eligibility

The Nanoscience and Microsystems (NSMS) REU program accepts applications from undergraduate students in their sophomore and junior years majoring in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science, ceramics, biomedical engineering, physics and mechanical engineering. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident, currently enrolled in a college or university and attending in the Fall Semester following REU participation. Students at 2-year and community colleges are also eligible if they have been admitted to a degree status institution in the majors listed above.

Description

The NanoScience and MicroSystems REU held at the University of New Mexico is a 10-week summer research program for students majoring in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical, Biomedical, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics and Biochemistry.

Spend your summer at The University of New Mexico performing cutting-edge research in world-class laboratories. Focus on an in-depth research project while exploring multidisciplinary research topics and honing your science communication skills.

Participants are part of a large, diverse research community through organized and informal interactions with students, mentors, and faculty.  We provide a focused effort for mentoring and training undergraduates in several exciting branches of science and engineering, including biomaterials, materials science, nanotechnology, robotics, computer science, and energy and the environment. See the Program Details page for the REU program workshops, seminars and project deliverables. The Research Areas page describes the research centers or institutes that fund REU students. View previous research projects on the Participant Profiles page.