NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates
National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates
Integrated Bioengineering Research, Education, and Outreach Experiences for Females and Underrepresented Minorities
June 4 to August 8, 2013
We have opportunities for 10 undergraduates* to be engaged in research in one of the most exciting and rapidly developing areas of engineering --- Bioengineering. The objectives of this program are to provide:
- research opportunities for undergraduate students in bioengineering
- personal and professional development training to help increase the retention of females and minority undergraduate students in engineering
- involvement in outreach to middle-school students
Receive a $5,000 stipend PLUS free housing and funds for meals and travel including travel to a conference.
Faculty members from Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Chemistry & Biochemistry have created a diverse array of projects for students to choose from. Each student conducts research in the laboratory with the faculty mentor on a project specifically designed for his or her abilities and also participates in professional development activities.
See links in right sidebar for applicaion and project descriptions. All applications are due Feb 1st, 2013.
Project Opportunities:
- Stem cell differentiation and delivery
- Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
- Biomaterials
- Bacterial adhesion
- Mechanobiology and bioreactors
- Developing engineered connective tissue
- Nano-technology
For questions contact: Professor Kristen Billiar
Recommendations and Transcripts should be sent to summerdocuments@wpi.edu or WPI Summer Programs, BME REU, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609
* This opportunity is only available to US Citizens and Permanent Residents
A novel component of this REU is that each undergraduate will receive training in mentoring, and will become a mentor to a middle-school student. We will create our own outreach program for middle-school students, and be the leaders of a 1-week research experience for these students. This is called the WPI BME Innovation Camp.
