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Ames, Iowa
Primary: Benjamin Ahn
(515) 294-6491
bahn@iastate.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: Unmanned Aerial Systems(UAS),System Health Mgmt. of UAS,Dynamic Geofencing,UAS Swarm Behavior,UAS Apps.(Sensors,Inductive Charging System,Spray System),UAS Impact(ethics, safety societal, environ.)
REU Site: Launching Aerospace's Underrepresented Students into the Next Chapter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (LAUNCH-UAS)Abstract of Award
Cofunded: Department of Defense (DoD)
Ames, Iowa
Primary: Ms. Hallie Golay
(515) 294-0838
mosaic@iastate.edu
Secondary: Sriram Sundararajan
srirams@iastate.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: sensors, nanomaterials, advanced manufacturing, smart materials, renewable energy, reliability, machine learning, medical diagnostics, food security, engineering
REU Site: Research and Education in Multiscale Sensing and ImagingAbstract of Award
Iowa City, Iowa
Primary: Amanda J. Haes
(319) 384-3695
amanda-haes@uiowa.edu
Secondary: C. Allan Guymon
(319) 335-5015
allan-guymon@uiowa.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: Chemistry, Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Biomaterials
REU Site:Undergraduate Research in nanoscience and NanotechnologyAbstract of Award
Indianapolis, Indiana
Primary: Dr. Mangilal Agarwal
(317) 278-9792
agarwal@iupui.edu
Secondary: Dr. Rajesh Sardar
(317) 278-2511
rsarder@iupui.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: Nanomtls, Nanofab, Future Mfg, Nanobiosensors, Batteries, Fuel Cells, Nanofluidics, Paper-based Analytical Devices, Phase Change Magnetic Nanomaterials, Biomaterials, Machine Learning
REU Site: Multidisciplinary Research for Undergraduates in Nanomaterials for Energy and Biological ApplicationsAbstract of Award
University of Chicago
Research Experience for Undergraduates in Molecular Engineering
Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering
Illinois, Illinois
Primary: Andrew Ferguson
(773) 702-5950
andrewferguson@uchicago.edu
Secondary: Laura Rico-Beck
(773) 834-5602
lricobeck@uchicago.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: molecular engineering, immunoengineering, quantum engineering, materials engineering, energy storage, sustainability, health, interdisciplinary research, science communication
Comments: This interdisciplinary REU site is also open to engineering and non-engineering majors within STEM degree programs. Students from 2-year colleges who do not have access to research experiences at their home institution and applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in STEM are encouraged to apply.
Research Experience for Undergraduates in Molecular EngineeringAbstract of Award
Bedford Park, Illinois
Primary: Kathiravan Krishnamurthy
(708) 563-8272
kkrishn2@iit.edu
Secondary: Satish Parulekar
(312) 567-3044
parulekar@iit.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: food safety, food engineering, nutrition, food science and technology
REU Site: An Interdisciplinary Research Experience for Undergraduates in Food Safety, Food Engineering, and NutritionAbstract of Award
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
REU Site: Frontiers in Biomedical Imaging
Department of Bioengineering
Urbana, Illinois
Primary: Andrew M. Smith
(217) 300-5638
smi@illinois.edu
Secondary: Marina Marjanovic
(217) 244-6221
marinam@illinois.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: Bioengineering,medicine,microscopy,microscope,spectroscopy,tomography,molecule,cell,tissue,cancer,oncology,neuron,brain,analysis,diagnostics,diagnosis,simulation,clinical,conference
REU Site: Frontiers in Biomedical ImagingAbstract of Award
Evanston, Illinois
Primary: Danielle Tullman-Ercek
(847) 491-7043
ercek@northwestern.edu
Secondary: Gabriel Rocklin
(312) 503-4226
grocklin@gmail.com
Research Topics/Keywords: biosciences, synthetic biology, bioengineering, microbiology, biochemistry, metabolic engineering, applied mathematics
Comments: Contact synbreu@northwestern.edu for information
REU Site: Synthetic Biology at Northwestern: From Molecules to Society (SynBREU2.0)Abstract of Award
Cofunded: Engineering
Evanston, Illinois
Primary: Chad Goeser
(847) 467-2318
chad.goeser@northwestern.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: Materials science, biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, soft hybrid materials, renewable energy materials, imaging, materials characterization, materials applications, microelectronics, sensors,
Comments: SHyNE research projects provide significant hands-on experience with state-of-the-art nanoscale fabrication tools and characterization instruments.
SHyNE Resource: Research for Undergraduates Program (REU)Abstract of Award
Atlanta, Georgia
Primary: Aaron Levine
aaron.levine@pubpolicy.gatech.edu
Secondary: Erin Bryant
(404) 894-2645
CMaT-REU@mail.gatech.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: cell manufacturing, biomedical engineering, biosciences, biomanufacturing, therapeutic cells
Cell Manufacturing Technologies (CMaT) Research Experience for UndergraduatesAbstract of Award
University of Georgia
Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Nanotechnology and Biomedicine
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Athens, Georgia
Primary: Leidong Mao
(706) 542-1871
mao@uga.edu
Georgia Institute of Technology, NNCI Coordinating Office
National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (11 sites)
Georgia
Primary: Nancy Healy
(404) 385-4307
nancy.healy@ien.gatech.edu
Secondary: Leslie O'Neill
(404) 385-7203
leslie.oneill@ien.gatech.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: Nanotechnology, nanoscale science and engineering
Comments: Eleven of the 16 sites of the NNCI have a summer REU program. The focus at each site varies but involves nanoscale science and engineering. The URL will take you to a central location where you can
Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundation
REU Site: Propulsion, Aerodynamics, Materials and Controls of Aerial Vehicles
Mechanical Engineering
Statesboro, Georgia
Primary: Dr. Valentin Soloiu, Professor
(912) 478-2293
vsoloiu@georgiasouthern.edu
Secondary: Dr. Mosfequr Rahman, Assoc.-Professor
(912) 478-5004
mrahman@georgiasouthern.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: Blade-vortex interaction,Synthetic jets,Negative Temp.,Coefficient Region,Double Winglet Aerodyn.,Thermo-acoustic instabilities, Human-UAV interaction, Ballistic impact on anisotropic mtls
REU Site: Propulsion, Aerodynamics, Materials and Controls of Aerial VehiclesAbstract of Award
Georgia Institute of Technology
REU Site: Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)-Robotics
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Atlanta, Georgia
Primary: Dr. Leyla Conrad
(404) 385-0439
leyla.conrad@ece.gatech.edu
Secondary: Prof. Ayanna Howard
(404) 385-6450
ah260@gatech.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: robotics, interactive computing, biomechanics, bio robotics, assistive robotics, healthcare robotics
REU Site: Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)-RoboticsAbstract of Award
University of Georgia
REU Site:Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Nanotechnology and Biomedicine
School of Electrical and Computer
Athens, Georgia
Primary: Dr. Leidong Mao
(706) 542-1871
mao@uga.edu
Secondary: Dr. Jonathan Arnold
(706) 542-1449
arnold@uga.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: Nanotechnology; biomedicine, interdisciplinary research; microfluidics;cancer; regenerative medicine; bioimaging; cell;microfabrication; microscopy
REU Site:Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Nanotechnology and BiomedicineAbstract of Award
Florida International University
Preparing RF Engineers for Communication, Imaging and Sensing (PRECISE)
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Miami, Florida
Primary: Nezih Pala
(305) 348-3016
npala@fiu.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: Radio frequency (RF) technologies in microwave, millimeter-wave and terahertz frequencies. Wireless communication, sensing and imaging; radar.
Preparing RF Engineers for Communication, Imaging and Sensing (PRECISE)Abstract of Award
Orlando, Florida
Primary: Ali P. Gordon
(407) 823-4986
ali@ucf.edu
Secondary: Jeffrey L. Kauffman
(407) 823-0370
JLKauffman@ucf.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: Multidisciplinary,Space,Launch,Fleet Management,Mars,Advanced Propellent,Mach 5,Combined Extreme Environments,Fluid-Structure Interaction,Additive Mfg.,Flame Diagnostics,Turbomachinery, Aerodynamics
Comments: This site is supported by the Department of Defense in partnership with the NSF REU program.
REU Site: Advanced Technologies for HYpersonic, Propulsive, Energetic and Reusable Platforms (HYPER)Abstract of Award
University of Miami
REU Site: Coastal Infrastructure Resilience Research (CIRR)
College of Engineering
Coral Gables, Florida
Primary: Dr. Ali Ghahremaninezhad
(305) 284-3465
a.ghahremani@miami.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: Coastal Infrastructure, Resilience, Sustainability, Climate Engineering
REU Site: Coastal Infrastructure Resilience Research (CIRR)Abstract of Award
Orlando, Florida
Primary: Andre Gesquiere
(407) 454-1317
andre@ucf.edu
Secondary: Sudipta Seal
(407) 823-5277
Sudipta.Seal@ucf.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Nanoscience and technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanomedicine, Biophotonics, Sensors, Therapeutics
REU Site: Engineering and Nanoscience of Materials and Device Applications in Biotechnology and MedicineAbstract of Award
University of Florida
REU Site: Engineering for Healthcare
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Gainesville, Florida
Primary: Douglas Spearot
(352) 392-6747
REUEngineeringforhealthcare@mae.ufl.edu
Secondary: Malisa Sarntinoranont
(352) 392-8404
REUEngineeringforhealthcare@mae.ufl.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: Surface engineering, Biofluids and Biotransport, Thin films, Biomedical photonics, Rehabilitative Engineering, Biomechanics, Mechanobiology, Soft Tissue Mechanics, Hydrogels
REU Site: Engineering for HealthcareAbstract of Award
Gainesville, Florida
Primary: Carlos Rinaldi
(352) 392-0881
reu@che.ufl.edu
Secondary: Emily Lopez
(352) 392-0881
admin@che.ufl.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: Catalysis, reaction engineering, nanomanufacturing, nanoscale engineering, complex flows, interfacial phenomena, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering
REU Site: Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Chemical Engineering at the University of FloridaAbstract of Award
Tampa, Florida
Primary: Venkat Bhethanabotla
(813) 974-3041
bhethana@usf.edu
Secondary: John Kuhn
(813) 974-6498
jnkuhn@usf.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: functional materials, manufacturing, nanomaterials, composites, sensors, materials science, materials engineering
REU Site: REU in Functional Materials and Manufacturing at University of South FloridaAbstract of Award
Newark, Delaware
Primary: Jill Higginson
(302) 831-6622
higginson@udel.edu
Secondary: Xin Lu
(302) 831-3581
xlu@udel.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: biomechanical engineering, osteoarthritis, quantitative analysis, computational skills, physical therapy, connective tissue biomechanics, cellular mechanobiology, molecular transport,rehabilitation
Dare to BE FIRST - Biomechanical Engineering Foundations in Impactful Research, Science & TechnologyAbstract of Award
Newark, Delaware
Primary: Jamie Phillips
(302) 831-2405
jphilli@udel.edu
Secondary: Chengmo Yang,
(302) 831-4997
chengmo@udel.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: electrical engineering, computer engineering, materials and devices, circuits, power and energy, signals and systems, cybersecurity, NAE Grand Challenges
Undergraduate Research in Electrical and Computer Engineering (UR-ECE)Abstract of Award
Storrs, Connecticut
Primary: Alexandra Hain
(860) 486-5023
alexandra.hain@uconn.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: artificial intelligence, storm damage prediction, machine learning, damage assessment of bridges, aging water, power, or transportation infrastructure
Research Experience for Neurodiverse Students: Transforming the Nation's Aging Infrastructure by Advancing Radical SolutionsAbstract of Award
University of Connecticut
REU Site: Entrepreneurial Research Experience for Undergraduates
School of Engineering
Storrs, Connecticut
Primary: Daniel D. Burkey
(860) 486-5466
e-reu@uconn.edu
Secondary: Tracy Maheu
(860) 486-5466
e-reu@uconn.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: entrepreneurship, intellectual property, multisciplinary, business plan, idea generation, engineering, technology
REU Site: Entrepreneurial Research Experience for UndergraduatesAbstract of Award
Storrs, Connecticut
Primary: Arash Esmaili Zaghi
(860) 486-2468
zaghi@engr.uconn.edu
Secondary: Mohammad Techranipoor
(860) 486-3471
tehrani@engr.unconn.edu
Colorado State University
Airborne Connections: From Emission Source to Impact to Solution
Mechanical Engineering +
Fort Collins, Colorado
Primary: Amanda Lager-Gleason
(970) 491-0924
amanda.lager_gleason@colostate.edu
Secondary: Tami Bond
(970) 491-4105
Tami.Bond@colostate.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: Emissions, Air Quality, Sensors, Robotics, Health Impacts, Climate Impacts, Indoor Environment
Comments: This multidisciplinary site is open to both engineering and non-engineering majors, and emphasizes connections among projects and societal relevance.
Airborne Connections: From Emission Source to Impact to SolutionAbstract of Award
University of Colorado Boulder
Engineering Materials for a Healthy World
Materials Science and Engineering Program
Boulder, Colorado
Primary: Stephanie J. Bryant
(303) 735-6714
sbryant@colorado.edu
Secondary: Laramie Rose
(303) 492-9465
laramie.rose@colorado.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: Materials for energy, materials for health, materials for infrastructure, science policy, and science justice
Engineering Materials for a Healthy WorldAbstract of Award
Golden, Colorado
Primary: Dr. Reza Hedayat
(303) 273-3401
hedayat@mines.edu
Secondary: Dr. Gabriel Walton
(303) 384-2235
gwalton@mines.edu
Research Topics/Keywords: Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Infrastructure Materials, Resilience and Sustainability, Data Analytics, Remote Sensing, Underground Infrastructure, Transportation
Comments: This collaborative REU site award to Colorado School of Mines, located in Golden, CO, Lehigh University, located in Bethlehem, PA, and California State University, Los Angeles, located in Los Angeles, CA focuses on Underground Infrastructure and hosts four students in each university per year.
REU site: Collaborative Research: Research Experience for Undergraduates in Underground InfrastructureAbstract of Award
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