Interfaces and Surfaces- AWESOME OPPORTUNITY!

Fri, 18 Dec 2015 11:38:33 -0500

Are you an undergraduate student looking to conduct your own research in materials science and engineering over this summer break?

Look no further!

Clemson University is looking for undergraduates students who are interested in conducting engineering and scientific research over the course of ten-week program. The program is designed to help students have a positive research experience and to provide an opportunity to connect with other researchers and industrial entrepreneurs through various social activities.

Key Dates and Deadlines:

· Application Deadline – February 1, 2016

· Experience Begins – May 22, 2016

· Experience Ends – July 30, 2016

Benefits:

· Stipend- $5,500 over 10 weeks

· Free housing

· Travel stipend ($500)

Eligibility:

· Students at all levels of their undergraduate work and from a variety of majors are sought for this program.

· Must be a US citizen or permanent US resident.

· Priority will be given to students who have at least a 3.5 GPA and who have not had a research experience within an REU program.

· All participants must be currently registered at a two- or four-year college, and may not have received their Bachelor's degree prior to January 2017.

· Women and members of demographic groups traditionally under-represented in engineering are particularly encouraged to apply.

Students who are interested in applying, see resources here http://ur.umbc.edu/home/getting-started-in-research/ and contact Janet McGlynn at mcglynn@umbc.edu.