6 Exciting Research Opportunities for All Majors!

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UROC is a consortium of ten programs, of which five accept out-of-state students. They have several NSF REUs as well as Summer Research Institute (SRI) - a program that accepts all majors. The campus and the city of Tucson are relaxed, welcoming environments that celebrate diversity, difference, and culture. The University of Arizona (UA) has over 100+ doctoral programs and 140+ master’s programs, as well as a very diverse graduate student body.

Program Highlights:

10-weeks faculty supervised research

Free GRE instruction, on-site GRE registration and test-taking

Free six units of upper division graded research credits

Professional development seminars on graduate admissions, graduate funding, and presentation skills

Deliverables include: research report, oral presentation, poster presentation, publishing the abstract in our UROC Abstract Review, a professional head shot

Benefits:

On campus housing for non-UA students, paid by the program

Stipends range from $4,000 to $5000+ depending on the program

The following programs have an Application Deadline of FEB 1, 2018

Summer Research Institute (SRI)

SRI, funded by The University of Arizona, is open to juniors and seniors of all disciplines, including social sciences, humanities, and STEM.
Contact: Donna Treloar, dtreloar@email.arizona.edu

https://grad.arizona.edu/UROC

Integrated Optics for Undergraduates – Native Americans (IOU-NA)

This program is designed for Native American students interested in participating in hands-on research opportunities in top laboratories in optics and photonics, as well as hydrology, astronomy, soil sciences, atmospheric sciences, and environmental sciences.
Contact: Trin Riojas, trin@optics.arizona.edu

http://cian-erc.webhost.uits.arizona.edu/iou-na

Minority Health Disparities (MHD)

MHD, funded by The University of Arizona, focuses on health issues that affect minority communities in a disproportionate manner. Open to junior or senior biomedical majors interested in continuing their education at the PhD level. McNair and MARC scholars from other schools are invited to participate in MHD.
Contact: Holly Lopez, hollyl@email.arizona.edu

https://grad.arizona.edu/UROC

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Research in Optics (RIO)

The UA College of Optical Sciences is internationally recognized for its innovative research programs. Our decorated faculty are constantly expanding the boundaries of optics knowledge. Apply to become part of the experience by participating in our Research in Optics program! This program is geared towards students in STEM fields and open to rising juniors and seniors or second year community college students.

Contact: Melissa Ayala, mayala@optics.arizona.edu

http://www.optics.arizona.edu/academics/for-prospective-students/research-in-optics

Application Deadline: FEB 15, 2018

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The following programs have an Application Deadline of MAR 1, 2018

Biosphere 2 Research Experiences for Undergraduates

UA’s Biosphere 2 facility is the site of this summer research experience. By using a multidisciplinary approach (involving disciplines such as hydrology, geology, geochemistry, ecology, biology, physics, engineering, and atmospheric sciences) research teams focus on understanding how earth systems respond to environmental change. Open to freshman, sophomores, and juniors.

Contact: Katerina Dontsova, dontsova@email.arizona.edu

http://biosphere2.org/education/research-experiences-for-undergraduates

Electrical & Computer Engineering CAT Vehicle REU

This research experience for undergraduates (REU) is engaged in the myriad of applications that are related to autonomous ground vehicles. Each summer, 10 NSF-funded undergraduate students participate in an immersive research experience, sitting side-by-side with graduate researchers and working on one of the most compelling and complex applications of today: autonomous systems.

Contact: Nancy Emptage, emptagen@email.arizona.edu

http://catvehicle.arizona.edu

If you have any questions about finding summer research or you need assistance with you application, please contact Dr. April Householder, aprilh@umbc.edu