Summer 2021 Undergrad Research Programs at UT Austin with MRSEC & NASCENT

 Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)

• Nanomanufacturing Systems for Mobile Computing and Mobil Energy Technologies
• Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials

 

June – July (8 weeks)

 

Great for chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials engineering, engineering mechanics, chemistry and physics undergraduate students.

 

Applications open November 9 and close on February 8, 2021.

 

Visit the REU websites for more details and to submit an application:

1. MRSEC REU Program: https://mrsec.utexas.edu/research-experiences-undergraduates
2. NASCENT REU Program: https://nascent.utexas.edu/research-experience-undergraduates-program

 

REU Information Video Link:

Please visit this link for a recorded REU info session with lots of great details on the programs.

 

Benefits of the REU Program:

• Gain hands-on research experience in the cutting edge field of nanotechnology & materials science
• Be mentored by a faculty member
• Join a team of researchers and scientists
• Participate in prof. development workshops
• Produce results and present your research
• Prepare for your future!

 

CDCM Potential Research Topics:

• Nanocrystals & Nanowire Gels
• Ultrafast Optics
• Self-healing Nanomaterials
• Topological Materials
• Aerogels for Water Filtration
• Scanned Probe Microscopy

 

NASCENT Potential Research Topics:

• Nanomanufacturing
• Nanodevices
• Flexible Nanoelectronics
• Nanometrology
• Graphene and 2D materials

 

Support:

• $4000 stipend
• Free campus housing (if held in person)
• Travel allowance & social activities

 

Eligibility:

1. Sophomore, Junior or non-graduating Senior
2. U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
3. GPA of 3.0 or greater (out of 4.0)

 

Pentagon Internship Opportunity | Summer 2021

 Overview

• Who: Undergraduate Students
• What: 12-Week paid internship with the Pentagon working on Defense Department Sponsored Challenges. Students will work in teams of 3-5 with their Defense Sponsor. 
• Signups end on 29 January 2021 - SIGN UP HERE

 

Examples include:

• Army Futures Command: Delivering Autonomous Infrastructure to Remote Locations
• Texas Military Department: Predicting weather patterns 6-months in advance

EERE Robotics Internship Program – Apply Today!

 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) Robotics Internship Program is a 10-week summer internship program for students majoring in a field related to robotics. The program provides opportunities for high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students and postgraduates to intern at federal national laboratories throughout the United States.  The EERE Robotics Internship Program is sponsored by the EERE Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO).

 

Apply Now!

https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/EERE-Robotics-2021

 

 

Why should I apply?

You will receive:

·       Hands-on experience in development of future robotics technical, engineering, and advanced manufacturing technologies

·       Development of professional networks with leading scientists and subject matter experts

·       Identification of career goals and opportunities

·       Benefits include stipend, housing and inbound/outbound travel.

o   Stipends:  High school seniors and undergraduate students receive a $600 per week stipend; graduate students and postgraduates receive a $750 per week stipend

o   Housing Allowance: $150 per week for interns whose home location is more than 50 miles from the hosting facility

o   Inbound/Outbound Travel Reimbursement: Up to $1,000 to/from assigned location for interns whose home location is more than 50 miles from the hosting facility

 

Eligibility

·       Be a U.S. citizen

·       Be at least 18 years old by May 1, 2021.

·       Be a high school senior, undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate of an accredited institution of higher education majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics discipline related to robotics and/or manufacturing.

 

How to Apply

Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at

https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/EERE-Robotics-2021

 

Deadline

Application and recommendations are due February 8, 2021, 4:00 PM EST.

 

For more information

Contact us at robotics.internships@orise.orau.gov.

 

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