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REU Site: Nanoscale Materials Science and Engineering


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Description:
The Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) focuses on interdisciplinary nanoscale research at the interface of biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. Participants work on projects offered by more than 40 faculty participants from the Vanderbilt's School of Engineering, College of Arts and Science, and School of Medicine. Each REU participate will work directly with VINSE faculty members and their research groups and be part of the larger VINSE community.

PROGRAM INCLUDES

. Hands-on research in state-of-the-art facilities

. Seminars, workshops, and field trips

. Group social activities and awards banquet

. Optional outreach opportunities to high school students

ELIGIBILITY

. Undergraduate students majoring in science or engineering

. U.S. Citizen or permanent resident

. Minorities and women strongly encouraged to apply

AWARD

. $5,000 stipend

. $500 travel allowance

. Room and board


Participating Institution(s):
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Vanderbilt University (Lead)

Program Materials:
 • Program Website 

This Program can be Described by:
Academic Disciplines:
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Bioengineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical & Nuclear Engineering
Chemistry
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Computer & Electrical Engineering
Materials Science & Engineering
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
Physics

Keywords:
Nanobiotechnology
Nanocharacterization
Nanomaterials Science & Engineering
Nanoscale Devices
Nanoscale Optics

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This program is funded by:
National Science Foundation (NSF)


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