REU Site Leads:
- PI: Russell Mailen, associate professor of aerospace engineering;
- Co-PI: Kyle Schulze, assistant professor of mechanical engineering
Additional project mentors:
- Bryan Beckingham, Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering and Director, Center for Polymers and Advanced Composites
- Lauren Beckingham, Associate Professor of Civil Engineering
- Pengyu Chen, Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering
- Suhasini Gururaja, Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering
- Michael Howard, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering
- Jean-Francois Louf, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering
- Cassandra Porter, Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering
- Xinyu Zhang, Professor of Chemical Engineering
This is a 10-week intensive research experience coupled with professional development activities. Fellows will meet daily with their mentors (faculty and graduate students) for progress review and work planning and weekly with the entire REU to present progress reports. These activities align with the two overarching professional development themes of this REU site: communication of scientific results and effective team practices. These activities also facilitate the growth of independent researchers. Additional activities include weekly expert talks and two industry field trips.
Each student will receive:
- A stipend of $700/week
- On-campus housing
- A living allowance to cover food and other living expenses
- Travel reimbursement of up to $500
To apply, please complete this form. It recommended to complete the application in one sitting. Applications will include the following information:
- Resume including major and GPA;
- The name and email addresses of two people able to write letters of recommendation (letters should address the qualifications of the student and should demonstrate a pattern of responsible behavior by the student), and
- A personal statement by the applicant addressing interest in the REU program and future career goals