REU in Functional and Nanostructured Materials
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez
Type of Institution: Graduate Research University
URL: http://prem.uprm.edu/REU
Description: This REU program involves projects is in the areas of: (i)
synthesis of functional nanomaterials and (ii) effects of dispersed
nanostructures on material behavior. Students will participate in weekly
seminars on conducting research and achieving their career and education
objectives. Planned social activities will expose students to Puerto Rico's
rich culture and beautiful tropical setting.
Qualifications: Students in the fields of: engineering (chemical,
electrical, mechanical, nuclear, biomedical, manufacturing), chemistry,
physics, and materials science and engineering. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Program Information:
- Location: Mayagüez, --
- Field: materials, nanotechnology, engineering
- Primary Contact: Dr. Carlos Rinaldi
- Email: crinaldi@uprm.edu
- Start Date: 2008-05-30
- End Date: 2008-08-01
- Stipend: $4000
- Hours per week: 40
- Application: yes
- Deadline: 2008-02-22
- Housing Provided: yes
- Housing Cost: $
- Travel Support Provided: yes
- Subsistence Provided: no
- Subsistence Cost: $
- Number of Student Participants: 10