REU in NANOTECHNOLOGY:
The 2012
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) in Nanoscale Science & Engineering
If you're interested in nanotechnology and want to get a head start on an exciting career, Then apply today to the SURE program--a 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 lab mates as you build your own scientific foundation for the future.
Funded through the National Science Foundation, we offer a competitive 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 2012 SURE Program will run from May 28 to August 4. Women and others from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
The application deadline is February 29, 2012.
2012 SURE REU Projects
A. Responsive polymer nanostructures
B. Environmental Impact of Nanoparticles
C. Polymer Templates for Organic-based Photovoltaics
D. Properties of nanoscale DNA structures
E. Organic and Polymer Single-Crystalline Solar Cells
F. Polymers for use in Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting
G. Modeling Self-Limited Assemblies of Chiral Nanofilaments
(Joint participation in the SMaRT Program, see project abstract)
H. Molecular Modeling of Polymer Translocation
(Joint participation in the SMaRT Program, see project abstract)
I. Biohybrid Materials for Hydrogen Generation and Utilization
J. Nanoparticle-based sensing of proteins, bacteria, and human cells
K. Drug, DNA, and siRNA delivery to cells using gold nanoparticles
L. Integrating top-down nanofabrication processes with bottom-up nanoparticle assembly
M. Synthetic cell penetrating peptide mimics
N. Novel hydrogels with tunable properties
Contact the SURE Program Coordinator (413) 577-0164 or email
2011 Group
Joseph and his lab mentor, 2011
Typical Dorm Room
