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Description: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship inThe University of Maine and University of Concepción, Chile. This research experience is funded by the National Science Foundation. Women, minorities and students with disabilities are strongly urged to apply to the program.
Award Includes:
• $5000 Stipend + On Campus Housing Provided
• 2 of the 10 Students to Perform their Research in Chile
• Week Long Research Experience & Exchange in Chile for all Students
• Opportunity to Perform Research on Pressing Global Issues Relating to Sustainable Product Development and Biofuel Generation from Woody Biomass
Research Opportunities
• Sustainability and Life Cycle Analysis
• Feedstock Extraction/ Modification
• Process Control and Sensing
• Nanomaterials Production and
Utilization
• New Product Development
• Nanotechnology Risk Assessment
Disciplines
Forestry • Resource Economics • Wood Science •Biology • Chemistry • Chemical and Bioengineering •Material Science • Nanotechnology
Eligibility
• Current undergraduate in sophomore or junior year
• US Citizen or permanent resident
• Must have a valid passport
Activities
• Fundamental and Applied Forest Bioproducts Research
• Access to State-of-the-Art Research Equipment and Facilities
• Technical Writing and Oral Presentation Opportunities
• Ethics Workshop
• A Series of Evening and Recreational Activities
• Field Trips!
Participating Institution(s):(Click an institution to see all programs it hosts)Program Materials:This Program can be Described by:Academic Disciplines:
Bioengineering
Chemical & Nuclear Engineering
Chemistry
Economics
Environmental Sciences
Forestry
General Engineering & Physical Sciences
General Medical & Life Sciences
Keywords:
Biomanufacturing
Economic Development
Energy
Engineering Research
Green Industry
Nanostructural Materials
Sustainable Energy
Sustainable Engineering
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This program is funded by:
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Page last updated 5/5/2023
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