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Smart Polymer Research Experience for Undergraduates


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Academic Level:
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Undergraduates - First Year
Undergraduates - Sophomore
Undergraduates - Junior
Undergraduates - Senior

Note: this opportunity encourages applications from community college students.

Description:
Smart Polymer Composite Materials and Structures is a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) project. Faculty from the departments of chemistry, mechanical engineering and civil engineering will mentor students.

Shape memory polymers and self-healing, materials science and analytical chemistry, composite structures and non-destructive testing, polymer synthesis and polymer composites, polymer characterization, modeling of composite materials, smart polymers.

Participants will recieve a $6,000 stipend, on campus housing, travel.
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Participating Institution(s):
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Louisiana State University (Lead)

Program Materials:
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This Program can be Described by:
Academic Disciplines:
Chemistry
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
STEM Fields

Keywords:
Analytical Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Polymer Science & Technology

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


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