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Research Experiences for Undergraduates

2021 Summer Program

The Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials is offering a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in 2021. Students will have the opportunity to work directly with faculty on interdisciplinary materials research projects involving chemistry, physics, materials science, and engineering disciplines. In addition to the research, students will participate in an organized program of lectures, lunches with CDCM faculty, laboratory visits and a variety of recreational activities. The anticipated start date is June 1, 2021 through July 30, 2021. 

Benefits of the CDCM REU:

  • Gain hands-on research experience in a cutting edge field
  • 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!

Potential Research Topics:

  • Nanocrystals & Nanowire Gels
  • Nanowire Aerogel Membranes
  • Materials Driven by Light
  • Reconfigurable Materials

Support

The 9-week program takes place on the University of Texas at Austin campus and includes:

  • A stipend valued at $4,500
  • Housing in a UT Austin university dorm
  • Travel allowance
  • Social/recreational activities

Application Requirements (online)

In order to apply you must complete an online application form (item 1 below). You are also required to upload the materials requested below via the Box Widget found at the bottom of this page.

  1. Online Application/Student Information Form
  2. Statement of Purpose*
  3. One Letter of Recommendation* (from Faculty member) uploaded via the Box widget or emailed to Abbey Stanzione
  4. Copy of Academic Transcript*
  5. Proof of Insurance* (before start date)

         * – files to upload via Box Widget at the bottom of this page. Please label all files in the following format: Last Name, First Name | File Type (i.e., Statement, Letter of Recommendation, Transcript, Insurance)

Tips for Applying to the REU Program

REU Informational Session

Eligibility

  • Sophomore, Junior, or non-graduating Senior
  • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Minority and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
  • All chemistry, physics, molecular biosciences and engineering majors are welcome to apply
  • GPA of 3.0 or greater (out of 4.0).
  • Non-UT Austin students

Application Deadline

The application for the 2021 program is now open and will close on February 7, 2021.

If you have questions about the application process or the program, please email Abbey Stanzione.  

2021 REU Application Materials

Please label all files in the following format: Last Name, First Name | File Type (i.e., Statement, Letter of Recommendation, Transcript, Insurance)

Adebola Adeagbo, past REU student, stands before her research poster during the end of summer poster symposium.
  • REU Program 2020
  • REU Program 2019
  • REU Informational Session (video recording)
  • REU 101 (video recording)
Andrew MacArthur, a past REU student, conducts research in a clean room.

Contact Information

Location:
2501 Speedway
EER 3.804
Stop C0803
Austin, Texas 78712
Mailing Address:
Austin 78712

Email:

abigail.stanzione@austin.utexas.edu

Phone:

512-232-5735
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The Center for Dynamics and Control of Materials (CDCM) is supported by the National Science Foundation under NSF Award Number DMR-1720595. Additional support is provided by The University of Texas at Austin.

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