Research Experience for Undergraduates (NSF-REU): Liquid Crystals and Advanced Materials

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Academic Level:
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Undergraduates - First Year
Undergraduates - Sophomore
Undergraduates - Junior

Note: this opportunity encourages applications from community college students.

Description:
From 2001-2015, 2017-2019, and in 2022/2023, we hosted participants from across the country who spent ten weeks in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry and Liquid Crystal Institute research laboratories. Students in our program work closely with the faculty and other researchers on exciting projects in the areas of liquid crystals, materials (biomaterials & nanomaterials) and biological membranes.

In addition to working in the lab, participants of the REU program are also given the opportunity to take part in a number of social events, ranging from sporting and cultural events to canoe trips.

PROGRAM SUPPORT:

-Stipend: $6,000

-Free Room for non-KSU participants: Centennial Court Dormitories A Child-Care facility is available on-campus.

-A subsidy for daycare can be provided upon request.

-Travel Assistance

ACADEMIC PROGRAM:

-Professional development seminars

-Effective poster presentation workshop

-Cleanroom training

-Analytical instrumentation training

-Ethics seminar

-Student research presentations

-Career talks

SOCIAL EVENTS: Classical Concert, Cookouts, Kayak Trip, Wellness Center, Hike at Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Holden Arboretum.


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This program is funded by:
National Science Foundation (NSF)


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