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NSF-REU MRSEC students can expect to be:-exposed to the grand challenges in the field of materials science; -trained in computational, nanotechnological, and biological methods aimed at making new materials; -provided mentoring and academic/professional development opportunities, including the potential to produce publishable research and participate in professional conferences.
Extensive training and mentoring (by faculty, postdoctoral researchers and graduate students) in cutting-edge materials science research is accompanied by weekly research seminars, industrial field trips, biweekly professional development workshops (safety and research ethics, science communication, information literacy, graduate school preparation), and social networking/recreation.
$600/week stipend (includes allowance for meals). The program additionally provides on-campus housing and reimbursement of travel expenses up to $500.