Participants in the program will conduct research and take part in group activities including seminars on cutting-edge areas of materials physics; workshops focusing on graduate programs, career opportunities in the physical sciences and engineering, and scientific communications skills; and field trips to laboratories on and off campus. You can get a better idea of these activities from the links above.

Experience carrying out scientific research is not a prerequisite for admission to the program. However, prior experience may be a considerable asset for some of the REU research projects offered each summer.

A list of the projects can be found here. [link]

The program will run from May 30 through August 4, 2017

• A stipend of $5,000. 
• There is an allowance for travel to/from Gainesville, FL, 
• Housing is provided. 
• Weekends during the program will be left open for participants to explore the abundant attractions of North and Central Florida.

Suggested majors include (but are not limited to):

• Physics, 
• Engineering, 
• Mechanical Engineering, 
• Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

Click on the link below to read more about this opportunity and see if you are eligible to apply. For help with applying, please contact Dr. April Householder, Director of Undergraduate Research and Nationally Competitive Scholarships at aprilh@umbc.edu.