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)