REU Sites
REU Sites: Chemistry
This is a list of the active chemistry division funded REU sites (Sites with active NSF awards). Almost every site has a web page where more information can be obtained. Clicking on a highlighted site title should direct you to the external web page. [NSF is not responsible for the content of these external web pages.] Useful information for REU Site Principal Investigators can be found through the REU Leadership Group (http://chemnsfreu.com/) [Not an NSF website -- NSF is not responsible for its content]
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Site Information | Site Location | Contact Information | Additional Information |
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Universtiy of Pennsylvania “Novel Techniques and Applications in Catalyst Research Development and Molecular Dynamics” at the University of Pennsylvania, Department of Chemistry Department of Chemistry |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Primary: Ana-Rita Mayol (215) 898-5892 anamayol@sas.upenn.edu Secondary: Gary Molander (215) 573-8604 gmolandr@sas.upenn.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: chemistry, catalysis, molecular dynamics, high throughput experimentation, industry partnerships, professional development Comments: Secondary REU Site E-mail Address: reu-pennchem@sas.upenn.edu “Novel Techniques and Applications in Catalyst Research Development and Molecular Dynamics” at the University of Pennsylvania, Department of ChemistryAbstract of Award |
University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus Molecular Aspects of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UPR (UPR-MAPS) Pharmaceutical Sciences |
San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Primary: Sheyla Martínez (787) 758-2525 mapsreu@upr.edu Secondary: Torsten Stelzer (787) 523-5303 torsten.stelzer@upr.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Pharmaceutical Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Synthetic Chemistry,Materials Chemistry,Nanomaterials,Spectroscopy, Spectrometry,Material Science,Biochemistry,Protein Chemistry Molecular Aspects of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UPR (UPR-MAPS)Abstract of Award |
San Juan, Puerto Rico |
Primary: Arthur D. Tinoco (939) 319-9701 reu.pr.climb@gmail.com Secondary: Jose Alberto Santiago (787) 410-8616 jose.santiago43@upr.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Puerto Rico, UPR RP, Interdisciplinary, Workshops, Materials, Biomolecular Applications REU: PR CLIMBAbstract of Award | |
Greenville, South Carolina |
Research Topics/Keywords: chemistry A Research Incubator REU Site in Chemistry at Furman UniversityAbstract of Award Cofunded: Department of Defense (DoD) | ||
Clemson, South Carolina |
Primary: Dr. Tania I Houjeiry (864) 650-1566 thoujei@clemson.edu Secondary: Dr. William Pennington (864) 656-4200 billp@clemson.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Materials, Biology, Chemistry Advanced Materials for Chemistry and BiologyAbstract of Award | |
Vermillion, South Dakota |
Primary: James Hoefelmeyer (605) 658-6730 james.hoefelmeyer@usd.edu Secondary: Pere Miro (605) 658-6730 pere.miro@usd.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: materials, computation, catalysis, interfaces, nano, cancer Molecules Meet MaterialsAbstract of Award | |
Vanderbilt University Research Experience for Undergraduates in Chemical Biology Department of Chemistry |
Nashville, Tennessee |
Primary: David Cliffel (615) 343-3937 d.cliffel@vanderbilt.edu Secondary: Jeff Johnston (615) 322-7376 Jeffrey.n.johnston@vanderbilt.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Chemical Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry Research Experience for Undergraduates in Chemical BiologyAbstract of Award |
University of Tennessee REU Site: Advanced Materials for Energy and Sensing Applications at the University of Tennessee Chemistry |
Knoxville, Tennessee |
Primary: Michael Best (865) 974-8658 mdbest@utk.edu Secondary: Shawn Campagna (868) 974-7337 campagna@utk.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Fields of research:
Chemistry, Materials;
Sub-fields of research:
Analytical, Biological, Inorganic, Organic, Physical and Polymer Chemistry and related interdisciplinary areas |
Austin, Texas |
Research Topics/Keywords: chemistry, materials Frontiers in the Chemistry of MaterialsAbstract of Award | ||
College Station, Texas |
Research Topics/Keywords: Mechanochemistry, Green Chemistry, Materials Synthesis, Sustainability, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Computational Chemistry | ||
University of North Texas REU Site: Team-Mentored Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Chemistry for Early-Stage Undergraduates Department of Chemistry |
Denton, Texas |
Primary: LeGrande M. Slaughter (940) 565-4350 legrande@unt.edu Secondary: Sara Pujols (940) 565-3554 chem-reu@unt.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: collaborative research; interdisciplinary research; team mentoring; early-stage undergraduate students; computational chemistry; catalysis; materials chemistry REU Site: Team-Mentored Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Chemistry for Early-Stage UndergraduatesAbstract of Award |
Texas State University REU Site: A Chemistry REU on Molecular Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CheMIE) Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
San Marcos, Texas |
Primary: Cory Holland (512) 245-6869 ch51639@txstate.edu Secondary: William Brittain (512) 245-3308 wb20@txstate.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: innovation, collaboration, entrepreneurial, business, industry REU Site: A Chemistry REU on Molecular Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CheMIE)Abstract of Award |
Texas A&M Research Foundation REU Site: Biological, Environmental, and Materials Chemistry Research at Texas A&M University Chemistry |
College Station, Texas |
Primary: Holly Gaede (979) 845-0520 hgaede@mail.chem.tamu.edu Secondary: Marylin Warren (979) 845-0520 reu@chem.tamu.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Atmospheric chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, biological chemistry, catalysis, computational chemistry, energy, environment, enzymes, green chemistry, materials chemistry,continued below... Comments: Additional Key Words: mechanism, metal-organic frameworks, metabolism, nanotechnology, polymers, sensing, solar, surface, synthesis REU Site: Biological, Environmental, and Materials Chemistry Research at Texas A&M UniversityAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research |
Texas A&M University REU Site: Summer Undergraduate Research Program in Biochemistry Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics |
College Station, Texas |
Primary: Mary Bryk (979) 862-2294 bryk@tamu.edu Secondary: Gary Kunkel (979) 845-6257 g-kunkel@tamu.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: biosciences, biochemistry, biophysics, developmental biology, gene expression, genomics, enzymology, membrane structure, microbiology, molecular biology, phage biology, proteomics Comments: coordinators are the PI and co-PI REU Site: Summer Undergraduate Research Program in BiochemistryAbstract of Award Cofunded: Chemistry |
Brigham Young University Chemistry and Biochemistry REU Site to Prepare Students for Graduate School and an Industrial Career Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry |
Provo, Utah |
Primary: Daniel Ess (801) 422-9164 dhe@chem.byu.edu Secondary: Kara Stowers (801) 422-0835 kstowers@chem.byu.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Industry, Industrial Career, Organic, Inorganic, Analytical, Computational, Physical Chemistry and Biochemistry REU Site to Prepare Students for Graduate School and an Industrial CareerAbstract of Award |
University of Utah REU Site: Catalysis in a Collaborative REU Program at the University of Utah Chemistry |
Salt Lake City, Utah |
Primary: Ming Hammond (801) 581-7309 ming.hammond@utah.edu Secondary: Michael Gruenwald (801) 581-4954 michael.gruenwald@utah.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Analytical Chemistry, Biological Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Materials, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry REU Site: Catalysis in a Collaborative REU Program at the University of UtahAbstract of Award |
James Madison University A Summer Research Program that Integrates Deaf, Hearing and Sign Language Interpreting Participants to Advance Chemistry Research and to Enhance Science Communication Department of Chemistry |
Harrisonburg, Virginia |
Primary: Chistine (Chrisi) Hughey (540) 568-6633 hugheyca@jmu.edu Secondary: Isaiah Sumner (540) 568-6670 sumneric@jmu.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: materials, synthesis, biophysical, analytical, biochemistry, computational, inorganic, organic, physical Comments: Each cohort will include Deaf and hard-of-hearing students supported by student and professional ASL interpreters. Chemistry students with ASL experience are encouraged to apply. A Summer Research Program that Integrates Deaf, Hearing and Sign Language Interpreting Participants to Advance Chemistry Research and to Enhance Science CommunicationAbstract of Award |
Virginia Commonwealth University Practices and Perspectives in Nanoscience and Chemical Biology Department of Chemistry |
Richmond, Virginia |
Primary: Professor Indika U Arachchige (804) 828-6855 iuarachchige@vcu.edu Secondary: Professor Suzanne M. Ruder (804) 828-7519 sruder@vcu.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: nanoscience, chemical biology, heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysis, drug design, computational modeling, quantum dots, chromatography, laser spectroscopy, see Additional Comments for more... Comments: Continued Research Areas/Keywords: lithium ion battery, single molecular sensing, organic synthesis, protein-protein interaction studies, metals in medicine, bioinorganic chemistry. Practices and Perspectives in Nanoscience and Chemical BiologyAbstract of Award |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University or Virginia Tech REU: INFEWS N/P/H2O: MATERIALS INNOVATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF FOOD-ENERGY-WATER SYSTEMS (MII-FEWS) MII (Macromolecules Innovation Institute) |
Blacksburg, Virginia |
Research Topics/Keywords: Agriculture, 3D-Printing, Water, Membranes, Energy, Polymers, Materials, African-Americans, Minorities, Undergraduates, Synthesis, Climate Research, Biological Chemistry, Seniors, Juniors REU: INFEWS N/P/H2O: MATERIALS INNOVATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF FOOD-ENERGY-WATER SYSTEMS (MII-FEWS)Abstract of Award | |
Seattle, Washington |
Research Topics/Keywords: Solar, clean energy, smart grid, battery, energy storage, thin film, data science, materials, chemistry,(additional keywords in the Comments section). Comments: Additional Keywords: chemical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, modeling, polymers, characterization, nanoparticles, engineering Comments: This program is suitable for freshmen and REU Site: Clean Energy Bridge to Research (CEBR)Abstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research | ||
Western Washington University REU Site: Research Experience for Undergraduates in Chemistry at Western Washington University Chemistry |
Bellingham, Washington |
Primary: Amanda Murphy (360) 650-3138 Amanda.Murphy@wwu.edu Secondary: P. Clint Spiegel, Jr. (360) 650-3137 paul.spiegel@wwu.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Chemistry (Biochemistry, Synthetic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Computational Chemistry |
West Virginia University REU Site: Research in Chemistry at WVU C. Eugene Bennett Department of Chemistry |
Morgantown, West Virginia |
Primary: Brian Popp (304) 293-0773 Brian.Popp@mail.wvu.edu Secondary: Michelle Richards-Babb (304) 293-2123 mrichar2@wvu.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Catalysis, Energy, Health, Bioanalytical Chemistry, Biophysical Chemistry, Forensics, Organometallics, Computational Chemistry, Synthesis, Appalachia REU Site: Research in Chemistry at WVUAbstract of Award |
NSF Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology NSF Center for Sustainable Nanotechnology Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Program Multiple locations |
Wisconsin |
Research Topics/Keywords: Nanoparticle synthesis; Nano-bio interactions; Nano-enabled agriculture; Analytical tools; Computational chemistry; Sustainability | |
University of Wisconsin - Madison REU SITE: The Chemistry of Materials for Renewable Energy Chemical and Biological Engineering |
Madison, Wisconsin |
Primary: Andrew Greenberg (608) 890-1534 andrew.greenberg@wisc.edu Secondary: Robert Hamers rjhamers@wisc.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: : Chemistry, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Chemistry of Materials, Renewable Energy, Materials Science, Chemical Upcycling, Waste Plastics REU SITE: The Chemistry of Materials for Renewable EnergyAbstract of Award |