Research Experiences for Undergraduates

2012 Summer Research Opportunity for Undergraduates – June 18 to August 17, 2012 Summer 2012 Program

The NSF-funded CEM Research Experience for Undergraduates program focuses on fundamental and applied science of exotic and novel materials and next-generation electronics that move toward a new generation of low-power-dissipation high-density electronics. Research involves a wide range of projects, from injection and detection of spin-polarized electrons in silicon or graphene to growth and characterization of complex oxide multilayer structures for possible computer memory applications.

Students will participate in professional development activities focusing on preparing for graduate school and research related careers. They will also participate in peer networking and social activities. Successful REU applicants will be paired with a faculty mentor from a core CEM department (Physics, Materials Science & Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Chemistry) and will perform experimental or computational research projects aligned with CEM focal areas.

This 9-WEEK UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM includes a stipend of $4000, reasonable travel costs, and housing. Participants have access to OSU library and COTA bus transportation.

Applications
A complete application packet includes:
(1) Completed application (either mailed in or emailed to: mccombs.75@osu.edu)
(2) An Official Undergraduate Transcript
(3) 2 Letters of Recommendation (Forms for letters are included in the application)

Applications are available for download from the following links. For first consideration, please submit applications by March 1, 2012. (WORD VERSION, PDF VERSION)

Eligibility Requirements
US citizen or permanent resident enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in physics, materials science, chemistry, or electrical/computer engineering. Members of groups under-represented in engineering or physical sciences are especially encouraged to apply.

Questions
Contact Michelle McCombs (mccombs.75@osu.edu or 614-247-8084).

This announcement is available as a flyer. Please feel free to forward it to any interested students or applicable programs.

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2011/2012 Academic Year Research Opportunity for Undergraduates – November 1, 2011 to June 1, 2012

Through its Education and Human Resources Development/Diversity (EHRD/D) program, the OSU Center for Emergent Materials (CEM) will support 8 undergraduates to perform CEM related research during the academic year. A primary goal is to introduce students to modern research.

Students will be expected to work at least 8 hours per week during regular class weeks at $10/hour, from November 1 through Spring quarter 2012.  Students will also be expected to present a poster describing their research at the Denman Undergraduate Research Forum toward the end of Spring quarter 2012.

Applications
Applications are available for download here. For first consideration, please submit applications by October 17, 2011 to Ms. Michelle McCombs at the CEM office, 2061 Physics Research Building, 191 W. Woodruff Ave.  We will start making appointments at this time and continue until all slots are filled.  Please act quickly.

Among other things, the application asks for major/minor, expected date of graduation, GPA (general and in major), technical experience that might be relevant, and requires a letter of support from the CEM affiliated faculty member that you would like to work with.  Students can learn about CEM faculty research by clicking the “research” tab on the CEM website.  Applicants should also provide a statement of career plans, and how the REU experience fits into them as well as a resume describing college and/or high school academics, activities, accomplishments, etc. that they feel are important indicators of success.

Eligibility Requirements
US citizen or permanent resident enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in physics, materials science, chemistry, or electrical/computer engineering. Members of groups under-represented in engineering or physical sciences are especially encouraged to apply.

Questions
Contact Michelle McCombs (mccombs.75@osu.edu or 614-247-8084).

This announcement is available as a flyer. Please feel free to forward it to any interested students or applicable programs.

Work Study Research Opportunity for Undergraduates – Ongoing

Students qualifying for Work Study may apply to do research in a CEM laboratory. Applications are available for download at the following link: Application for work study CEM Research program

Please submit applications to Ms. Jakki Vaughn at the CEM office, 2007 Physics Research Building, 191 W. Woodruff Ave.