Research Experience for Undergraduates


Summer Research at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York

Application period is now closed for 2012.
CCMR 2012 REU class has been selected and notified

2012 Program: Monday, June 4th – Friday, August 10th

The Cornell Center for Materials Research is offering a special summer research program with a stipend valued at $4000, room in one of Cornell's on-campus dorms and additional funds for travel (non-CU students only). During the ten-week period, students will work with Cornell faculty on interdisciplinary materials research projects involving chemistry, physics, materials science and engineering disciplines. Students will also participate in an organized program of lectures, mini-courses (e.g. electronics, microscopy), laboratory visits and a variety of recreational activities.

Open to Fall 2012 undergraduates who are US Citizens or permanent residents.
Selection will be based on academic standing and faculty recommendations.
Minority and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
All chemistry, physics and engineering majors are welcome to apply.
Program includes stipend which covers housing, but does NOT cover food.

Support for the REU program is funded through the NSF Grant DMR 1063059
and MRSEC DMR 0520404.

REU Info

Program Data

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Student surveys are given to each of the participating students at the end of the program.

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