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Multifunctional Nanomaterials

2008 Research Experiences for Undergraduates

May 28-August 1

Summary

We offer a unique summer research experience for undergraduate students in the science, engineering, or mathematics disciplines.  The program is funded by the National Science Foundation and WVNano, the West Virginia state initiative for nanoscience and nanotechnology research. 

Cutting-edge multidisciplinary nanoscience undergraduate research programs in:

  • Photonics
  • Molecular Electronics and Electronic Transduction
  • Multifunctional Heterostructures
  • Nano- and Microfluidics
  • Nanokinematics
  • Spintronics and Magnetism

Participants will receive the following benefits:

  • Free room and board at West Virginia University
  • $4,200/summer stipend
  • Travel allowance
  • Field trips to National Laboratories and Research Facilities
  • Team building activities (rock climbing, ropes course, whitewater rafting, etc.)

The program will be held on the campus of West Virginia University, located in Morgantown, WV.   Morgantown is surrounded by numerous state parks, beautiful mountains, rivers, and lakes, and is located only 80 miles south of Pittsburgh, PA and 200 miles east of Washington, D.C.  The summer months in West Virginia offer unparalleled opportunities for biking, hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting and back country trail hiking.

Download the application form here.  Applicants will be evaluated starting on February 15 and will be admitted on a rolling basis.

For more information, download our flier and/or contact us.