REU in Interdisciplinary Water Sciences and Engineering at Virginia Tech, Deadline to Apply: February 24, 2012

Summer 2012 (June 03 – August 10, 2012) - Undergraduate Research Fellowships Announcement

National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site

INTERDISCIPLINARY WATER SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING

Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia

Application Deadline February 24, 2012 (Friday)

Applications are invited from qualified and motivated undergraduate students (rising sophomores, juniors and seniors) from all U.S. colleges/universities to participate in a 10-week (June 03-August 10, 2012) summer research in interdisciplinary water sciences and engineering at Virginia Tech. U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents are eligible to apply. The research program is funded through the National Science Foundation – Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU) program. The 10-week internship will begin on June 03, 2012 (arrival day) at Virginia Tech and end on August 10, 2012 (departure day: Aug. 10 or 11). The research internship includes a stipend of $450/week, subsistence costs (dormitory and most of the meals) and round trip travel expenses, limited to a maximum of $500 per person, to Virginia Tech.   We have already graduated 36 excellent undergraduate researchers from our site during 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2011. Application materials, details of ten Research Mentors along with possible research projects and other program activities are posted on following website:

http://www.enge.vt.edu/Employment/fellowship2012.html

Example Projects:

• Natural Attenuation of Contaminants in Groundwater
• Hydrology and Hydraulics Impacts on Ecological Health of Surface Waters
• Bacterial Contamination of Water Distribution and Plumbing Pipelines
• Water Quality for Human Health and Aesthetics
• Investigation of Occurrence and Fate of Organic Contaminants in a Watershed Impacted by Urban Development
• Hypolimnetic Oxygenation:  Coupling Bubble-Plume and Reservoir Models 
• Design and Application of a Real-Time Water Monitoring System
• Water-Energy Nexus and Decentralized Water Infrastructure
• Bioremediation of Oil Spills
• Analysis of Patterns of Macroinvertebrate Density and Distribution in Strouble’s Creek

Deadline for application submission is February 24, 2012. Successful applicants will be informed by March 12, 2012. Please contact Dr. Vinod K Lohani (phone: (540)231-9545; FAX: (540) 231-6903; E-mail: vlohani@vt.edu) for questions.

Cornell Center for Materials Research REU, Deadline: March 1, 2012

Cornell Center for Materials Research
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program
June 4 – August 10, 2012
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Application Deadline: Thursday, March 1, 2012

The Cornell Center for Materials Research (CCMR) is now accepting applications for its 2012 summer REU Program. This 10-week internship program gives students the opportunity to work with Cornell faculty on interdisciplinary materials research projects involving chemistry, physics, mathematics, materials science and engineering disciplines. Students will also participate in an organized program of lectures, mini-courses, laboratory visits and a variety of recreational activities. Each student will receive a $4000 stipend and reimbursement of travel expenses up to $400. On-campus housing is provided, however meals are not. The program is open to Fall 2012 undergraduates who are US Citizens or permanent residents.
Please visit our REU program website or email Anitra Douglas / ph: (607) 254-8907 for additional information.

Volunteer at the Orpheum Museum!

The Orpheum Museum and the University of Illinois are teaming up for the Girls Do Science Club (GDSC).  Volunteers are needed to help 1st-5th grade girls with a programming project.  This project is very simple, and volunteers only need to have a tiny bit of programming experience. 

GDSC events will be held on:
February 20th, 3:45-4:30 and 4:45-5:30
February 27th, 3:45-4:30 and 4:45-5:30
March 5th, 3:45-4:30 and 4:45-5:30
March 12th, 3:45-4:30 and 4:45-5:30

(Dates may change, but will always be held on Mondays)

If you're interested in helping girls learn programming, please email ChicTech.WCS@gmail.com to sign up or request more information.

Bioprocess Engineering for Sustainability REU at Virginia Tech, Deadline: March 22, 2012

Bioprocess Engineering for Sustainability - 2012 Research Experience for Undergraduates

June 4 - July 27

Virginia Tech

This National Science Foundation (NSF) sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) gives undergraduate engineering students the opportunity to perform research and participate in educational programs in bioprocess engineering (BPE) and enjoy team-building and social activities in Blacksburg, VA.  Research areas include synthetic biology and metabolic/genetic engineering for biofuel and biochemical production, protein engineering for biopharmaceuticals, and sustainable biomaterials.  Participants will attend the 2012 American Chemical Society Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference in Washington DC from June 18-20.

Stipend: $4,000/summer, plus room and board.

Applicants should be rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors in any engineering discipline with an interest in bioprocess engineering.  Underrepresented minorities and women are particularly encouraged to apply. 

Application forms can be found at: http://www.bse.vt.edu/reu

Review of applications will begin on March 23, 2012.

For more information, contact: Justin Barone, BPE NSF-REU Site Director: bpe-reu@vt.edu

National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network REU, Deadline: February 8, 2012

The National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN) REU is a large and highly successful summer program conducted across fourteen participating sites, some of the leading nanotechnology university laboratories in the United States.  NNIN is in their 16th year of this REU program, and over hte years, have had over 900 participants.  NNIN consistently receives high marks from student interns for providing a quality research experience.  Similarly, the faculty consistently rate the performance of the students very highly.  Participants undertake a challenging nanotechnology project, working with NNIN faculty and staff, and using the advanced equipment and process resources of NNIN.

NNIN is most suitable for students who have completed their sophomore or junior year in science or engineering, and who are interested in a science or engineering career.  Applications from women and minority students, as well as those from smaller non-research institutions, and students with limited research experience, are encouraged.

For more details, and to apply, please visit the NNIN REU website at: http://www.nnin.org/nnin_reu.html. 

Texas A&M University Undergraduate Summer Research Grant, Deadline: February 8, 2012

The Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University invites students to apply for the 2012 Undergraduate Summer Research Grant (USRG) program. This program is funded by the college and modeled after the NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU). USRG and REU students from engineering and across the university interact at various social and academic events. The program description and application can be found at http://essap.tamu.edu/usrg.

The application deadline is Wednesday, February 8, 2012.

During this summer research experience, participants work closely with faculty members on current or individual research projects, attend development and GRE workshops, make a formal poster presentation of their research experience, and submit a final written report describing the results of their research.

To participate in the program, students should have:
1. Interest in and a desire to actively participate in ongoing or individual research projects

2. Minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA

3. Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

4. Major in engineering or related science or math curriculum

5. Completed sophomore year (at least 60 hours) by the end of Spring 2012

6. Plan to graduate no sooner than December 2012

Funding:
Each participant will receive a $5,000 scholarship for support during the ten weeks. The program will also pay tuition and fees for one credit hour of a required independent study/research; provide housing (or housing allowance); and pay up to $400 for travel expenses for non-TAMU participants.

If you any questions about the program or application process, please contact Matthew Pariyothorn at mattp@tamu.edu or 979-845-7200.

AES Engineers Scholarship, Deadline: October 5, 2012

The consulting firm of AES Engineers is committed to continuing its support of higher education by providing scholarships to deserving students.

To be eligible the student needs to answer one of the essay questions that they will find on our site at http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

Our belief is that achieving a high grade point average should not be the only criteria for determining who deserves to be helped. For that reason we are offering a scholarship that will be awarded on the basis of character, as determined by evaluating the essays that are submitted.

Amount of award: $500.00

Deadline for entry: October 5, 2012

Further information, including previous winners, is available on our web site at: http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

Fluid Power Scholars Program Summer Internship, Deadline: February 3, 2012

Fluid Power Scholars Program: A Paid Industry Summer Internship!
Summer 2012

Application Deadline: Friday, February 3, 2012

For more information and to apply, visit: http://www.ccefp.org/get-involved/students/fluid-power-scholars-program

The Fluid Power Scholars Program is a collaborative effort between the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) and companies in the fluid power industry who are corporate members of the CCEFP. This highly selective summer program identifies and connects the very best undergraduate engineering students across the United States to the fluid power industry with the purpose of training the next-generation of fluid power leaders.

This is a highly competitive program, open to undergraduates who have successfully completed at least two years in an accredited engineering program in the United States. The Scholars program begins with an intensive three and 1/2 day instructional program in fluid power, taught at the Fluid Power Institute at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), and follows with internships in the fluid power industry. The Fluid Power "Bootcamp" at MSOE will be held May 21-24, 2012. Students should expect to spend 10-11 weeks as a intern in their host company. Up to ten undergraduate students will be selected as Fluid Power Scholars by a committee of faculty and industry representatives. In addition to their paid internships, scholars will receive stipends for travel and living expenses associated with their work at MSOE.

CCEFP: http://www.ccefp.org/   

Amgen Scholars Summer Research Program in Science and Biotechnology, Deadline: February 1, 2012

This UC Berkeley national program provides participants with the opportunity to conduct research with a faculty member, communicate their science in poster and oral presentations, receive a stipend, housing, meal plan, and transportation to and from the UC Berkeley campus.

Program dates are May 28 - August 3, 2012 and the application deadline is Thursday, February 1, 2012.

For more information about the program, please visit the following sites:
UC Berkeley Amgen Scholars Program Website at http://amgenscholars.berkeley.edu/
National Amgen Scholars Program Website at http://amgenscholars.com/

MURF Program, Deadline: January 11, 2012

The MURF program aims to increase the participation of underrepresented students (such as African American, Hispanic, and Native American, females who are underrepresented in their discipline, or first-generation college students) in science and engineering Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. programs and to make Caltech's programs more visible to students not traditionally exposed to Caltech.

Eligibility: Students must be current sophomores through non-graduating seniors and must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents. A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required.

Competitive applicants will have completed sophomore-level courses in desired research field, have demonstrated through academic and/or co-curricular activities a passion for research, and can articulate how their research interests align with Caltech's research areas.

Support: MURF students will receive a $6000 award for the ten-week program. An additional $500 housing and travel supplement will be provided.

Online Applications are due January 11, 2012.

For more information, please visit http://www.murf.caltech.edu/

CRA-W/CDC Distributed Research Experiences for Undergraduates, Deadline: February 15, 2012

The CRA-W/CDC Distributed Research Experiences for Undergraduates (DREU) Program matches promising undergraduates with a faculty mentor for a summer research experience at the faculty member's home institution. The objective of the DREU is to increase the number of women and students from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities, entering graduate studies in the fields of computer science and engineering.

Funding for the student consists of $6000 for the summer (10 weeks),plus relocation travel assistance when appropriate. Additional funds may be available to support student conference travel, either during the summer or afterward, and for outreach activities promoting the DREU.

An on-line Application for students and faculty mentors, more information about DREU, and webpages authored by previous participants are available at: http://parasol.tamu.edu/dreu/

Application Deadline: February 15, 2012

Awards Announced: Mid-March 2012

Contact the DREU Co-Directors at dreu@cse.tamu.edu