NANOTECHNOLOGY 2010
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) in Nanoscale Science & Engineering
If you're interested in nanotechnology, this is a great opportunity to get a head start on an exciting career by applying today for the ten-week summer undergraduate research program in Nanoscale Device Development at UMass Amherst. You will work on real cutting-edge research projects with faculty mentors and graduate student labmates as you build your own scientific foundation for the future.
Funded through the National Science Foundation, we offer $3,400 stipend, free lodging and a travel to campus, and a number of activities and events for outside the lab. You simply can't afford not to take advantage of this opportunity.
The 2010 SURE Program will run from May 31 to August 7. Women and persons from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
- Project Abstracts
- Application Form - available soon
- Program Flyer
- Faculty Research Profiles
- SURE Program Coordinator (413) 577-0164 or email
2010 SURE REU Projects
A. Optical Experiments with Nanomaterials
B. Single molecule spectroscopy of optoelectronic nanomaterials
C. Responsive polymer nanostructures
D. Environmental Impact of Nanoparticles
E. Title TBA (see abstract)
F. Engineering Stimulus-Responsive Colloids With Elastin-Like Polypeptides
G. Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Nanowires for Photovoltaic Applications
H. Nanoparticle Assemblies for Tailored Mechanical Properties
I. Modeling Mesophase Assembly of Surface-Absorbed, Polar Nanoparticles and Colloids
J. Molecular Modeling of Polymer Translocation
K. Biohybrid Materials for Hydrogen Generation and Utilization
L. Nanoparticle-based sensing of proteins, bacteria, and human cells
M. Drug, DNA, and siRNA delivery to cells using gold nanoparticles
N. Integrating top-down nanofabrication processes with bottom-up nanoparticle assembly
O. Synthetic cell penetrating peptide mimics
P. Novel hydrogels with tunable properties
Q. Polymeric Nanostructures Towards Enhancing Solar Cell Performance
R. Photovoltaic Devices Based on Inorganic Semiconductors
S. Photovoltaic Devices Based on Organic Semiconductors
2009 Group
Mike and his lab mentor, 2009
Dorm room
