REU Sites
REU Sites: Materials Research
The NSF Division of Materials Research (DMR) supports REU Sites that focus on research in materials science and related areas, including condensed matter physics, materials chemistry and physics, and materials engineering. Most DMR-supported Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSEC) and National Facilities offer REU opportunities each summer as well. REU sites supported by DMR involve research in various aspects of condensed matter physics; solid state chemistry and polymers; materials and condensed matter theory; metals, ceramics, biomaterials, and electronic and photonic materials. See this Google map of DMR-funded REU Sites.
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| Site Information | Site Location | Contact Information | Additional Information |
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Richmond, Virginia |
Primary: Prof. Ravi L. Hadimani (804) 828-3679 rhadimani@vcu.edu Secondary: Prof. Everett Carpenter ecarpenter2@vcu.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Magnetics, magnetic materials, magnetic neuromodulation, magnetic memory, permanent magnets, magnetic dust pollution, magnetocaloric materials and magnetic nanoparticles Comments: Research in magnetic materials, devices, and biomedical applications under the supervision of magnetics experts and get involved with magnetics professional societies. REU Site in MagneticsAbstract of Award | |
Villanova University REU Site: Astrophysics and Condensed Matter Physics at Villanova University Department of Physics |
Villanova, Pennsylvania |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics REU Site: Astrophysics and Condensed Matter Physics at Villanova UniversityAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research, STEM Education | |
Vanderbilt University REU Site: Nanoscale Materials Science and Engineering at Vanderbilt University Chemical Engineering |
Nashville, Tennessee |
Primary: Prof. Clare McCabe (615) 322-6853 c.mccabe@vanderbilt.edu Secondary: Prof. Sandra Rosenthal (615) 322-2633 sandra.j.rosenthal@vanderbilt.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: nanoscale materials and engineering REU Site: Nanoscale Materials Science and Engineering at Vanderbilt UniversityAbstract of Award Cofunded: Engineering |
University of Washington The Center for the Integration of Modern Optoelectronic Materials on Demand (IMOD) REU site |
Seattle, Washington |
Research Topics/Keywords: Optoelectronic devices, efficient lighting, information display, optical data transmission, sensors, quantum-based information technologies, solution-processed inorganic materials. Comments: This REU Program is a part of the Science and Technology Center located at the University of Washington The Center for the Integration of Modern Optoelectronic Materials on Demand (IMOD) REU siteAbstract of Award | |
Seattle, Washington |
Primary: Dr. Gray Rybka (206) 543-2771 grybka@wu.edu Secondary: Dr. Arthur Barnard (206) 543-2771 awbb1@uw.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics REU Site: University of Washington PhysicsAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research | |
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 | ||
Seattle, Washington |
Research Topics/Keywords: frontiers of science, accelerate the development of future advanced technologies, and address challenges of broad national and societal importance UW Molecular Engineering Materials Center (MEM-C)Abstract of Award | ||
University of Virginia REU Site: Advanced Materials Synthesis at the University of Virginia |
Charlottesville, Virginia |
Research Topics/Keywords: xx REU Site: Advanced Materials Synthesis at the University of VirginiaAbstract of Award | |
University of Texas at Dallas Electronic Materials Evaluation Research for Greater Exposure to Future Technology Careers (EMERGE) |
Richardson, Texas |
Primary: Chadwin Young (972) 883-5770 chadwin.young@utdallas.edu Secondary: Jamie Rhoads-Coley Jamie.Rhoads-Coley@UTDallas.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: electronic materials, electron devices, perovskites, carbon nanotubes, sensors, microscopy, ferroelectrics, optoelectronics Electronic Materials Evaluation Research for Greater Exposure to Future Technology Careers (EMERGE)Abstract of Award |
Hattiesburg, Mississippi |
Primary: Claire Clemons (601) 266-6852 claire.clemons@usm.edu Secondary: Dr. Sarah Morgan (601) 266-5296 sarah.morgan@usm.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Design for Polymer Recyclability and Degradability; (Bio) Renewable Feedstocks; Materials for Sustainable Energy and Water Purification Comments: Students will perform research with teams of faculty and graduate students in state-of-the-art facilities. Field trips to local industry and national labs will demonstrate real-world application of sustainable materials development. Outreach events aimed at mitigating plastic pollution in the Gulf of Mexico are planned. REU Site: Polymer Innovation for a Sustainable FutureAbstract of Award | |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Primary: Mark Licurse (215) 573-4759 mlicurse@seas.upenn.edu Secondary: Eric Stach stach@seas.upenn.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: soft matter, mechanics of disordered systems, biomaterials, colloidal nanoparticle assembly Comments: Conducts summer programs, in conjunction with a Partnership for Research and Education in Materials effort, a research experience for teachers (RET) program and other summer programs. REU Site: Laboratory for Research on the Structure of MatterAbstract of Award | |
University of Oklahoma REU/RET Physics site at the University of Oklahoma Department of Physics and Astronomy |
Norman, Oklahoma |
Research Topics/Keywords: Theoretical and experimental work in Astrophysics, Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, Condensed Matter Physics and High Energy Physics Comments: International component and RET component. REU/RET Physics site at the University of OklahomaAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research | |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte REU Site: Nanoscale Science Undergraduate Research Experience (NanoSURE) at UNC Charlotte |
Charlotte, North Carolina |
Research Topics/Keywords: Nanoscale, nanoscale science, nanoscale materials, nanotechnology, nanobio, materials chemistry, materials science REU Site: Nanoscale Science Undergraduate Research Experience (NanoSURE) at UNC CharlotteAbstract of Award | |
University of New Orleans REU Site: Advanced Materials Research and Professional Training Advanced Materials Research Institute |
New Orleans, Louisiana |
Primary: Prof. John B. Wiley (504) 280-6846 jwiley@uno.edu Secondary: Mr. Joh Johnson jjjohn13@uno.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Nanomaterials, catalysis, quantum materials, polymers, nanocomposites, medical materials, environmental remediation Comments: Faculty mentors from Departments of Chemistry, Physics, Biological Sciences, and Mechanical Engineering. Program also contains professional development with a 1–2-day industrial laboratory rotation. REU Site: Advanced Materials Research and Professional TrainingAbstract of Award |
Columbia, Missouri |
Research Topics/Keywords: Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Orthopaedic Surgery Comments: Students will perform research, attend weekly lectures and workshops, and engage with other undergraduate researchers REU Site: Creative Approaches to Materials Design and ProcessingAbstract of Award | ||
Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Research Topics/Keywords: Materials Sci. & Eng.: Nanostructured Polymer Gels, Machine Learning Enhanced Simulations of Surfaces, Thin Films, Crystal Structure, Ultrafast Electron Microscopy, Nanocrystal-Polymer Composites. Comments: Ten-week program to provide research experience, professional development, awareness of materials science and engineering. This site is associated with the University of Minnesota MRSEC. REU/RET Site in NanomaterialsAbstract of Award | ||
Tennessee |
Research Topics/Keywords: Theme 1: Nanomaterials for Energy Applications
Theme 2: Biophysics
Theme 3: Photonics/Plasmonics
Theme 4: Computational Physics Multidisciplinary Physics Research PositionsAbstract of Award | ||
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth REU Site: Advanced Interdisciplinary Materials Research for Maritime Applications |
North Dartmouth, Massachusetts |
Research Topics/Keywords: Redox flow batteries, multi-functional composites, underwater super-hydrophobic surfaces, tactile sensors, bioinspired photonic materials, granular materials, nanostructured surfaces for antifouling Comments: This REU site provides research experience for community college students. REU Site: Advanced Interdisciplinary Materials Research for Maritime ApplicationsAbstract of Award Cofunded: Ocean Sciences | |
University of Massachusetts Amherst MURALS (Materials-focused Undergraduate Research Applied to the Life Sciences) at UMass Amherst College of Engineering |
Amherst, Massachusetts |
Research Topics/Keywords: Materials, Biomaterials, Nanomaterials, Life Sciences Comments: 10-week summer program for students interested in research at the interface of materials and biology MURALS (Materials-focused Undergraduate Research Applied to the Life Sciences) at UMass AmherstAbstract of Award | |
College Park, Maryland |
Primary: Isabel Lloyd (301) 405-5221 illoyd@umd.edu Secondary: Catherine O’Brien Stephens (301) 405-9378 resetreu@umd.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Renewable energy, sustainable energy technology, batteries, fuel cells, new materials for energy applications, nanotechnology Comments: Joint program with the Maryland Energy Innovation Institute; For best consideration REU applicants should apply by February 15th. REU/RET SITE: Summer Research Experiences in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Technology (ReSET)Abstract of Award | |
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Illinois MRSEC Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program |
Urbana, Illinois |
Research Topics/Keywords: interdisciplinary; materials; physics; chemistry; engineering; 2D materials; strain; energy conversion and storage; modeling and simulation of materials Comments: Participants will spend 10 weeks performing cutting-edge, interdisciplinary materials research at the Illinois MRSEC. Both experimental and computational projects are available. Illinois MRSEC Research Experiences for Undergraduates ProgramAbstract of Award | |
Newark, Delaware |
Research Topics/Keywords: Materials Research Science and Engineering; Biomaterials; Polymers; Soft materials; Nanostructures and nanoparticles; Photonics, Lasers, and Quantum Optics; Magnetics and spintronics Comments: Part of the University of Delaware Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) Interdisciplinary Materials Research REUAbstract of Award | ||
Dayton, Ohio |
Primary: Swapnajit Chakravarty (937) 229-2747 schakravarty1@udayton.edu Secondary: Imad Agha (937) 229-2310 iagha1@udayton.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Semiconductors, electronics, photonics, integrated circuits, optoelectronics, microfabrication, materials, physics, engineering Comments: 10-week program including professional development and a workshop on semiconductor fabrication, including hands-on experience in the UD Nanofab Lab. Semiconductor electronics and photonics at University of DaytonAbstract of Award | |
Chicago, Illinois |
Research Topics/Keywords: materials dynamics; nanostructured materials; quantum materials Comments: The MRSEC conducts a summer REU program. Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC)Abstract of Award | ||
University of California-Santa Cruz REU Site: An Undergraduate Research Summer Program on Sustainable Materials Physics Department |
Santa Cruz, California |
Research Topics/Keywords: STEM disciplines, retention and graduation rates REU Site: An Undergraduate Research Summer Program on Sustainable MaterialsAbstract of Award | |
Merced, California |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics, including projects in biophysics; condensed
matter and solar science; atomic, molecular, and optical physics and quantum optics; nonlinear dynamics; soft condensed matter; and astrophysics REU Site: Physics Research at UC MercedAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research | ||
California |
Primary: Janka Bond (858) 534-3131 j2bond@eng.ucsd.edu Secondary: Stacey Brydges (858) 246-0993 sbrydges@ucsd.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Materials Research Science and Engineering, Predictive Assemblies, Engineered Living Materials Advanced Materials Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)Abstract of Award | |
Davis, California |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Biological Physics, Complex Systems, Nuclear Physics, High Energy Physics and Astrophysics REU Site: UC Davis Physics and AstronomyAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research | ||
Fayetteville, Arkansas |
Research Topics/Keywords: nanoscale materials, condensed matter, biophysics, photonics, lasers, and quantum optics Comments: Additional activities include Field Trip, Seminars, Ethics Course, Electronics and Machine Shop Workshops, Dinner and Dialog, etc. Summer Research Program in Physics at the University of ArkansasAbstract of Award Cofunded: Physics | ||
University of Alabama -- Birmingham REU-Site: Regional Initiative to Promote Undergraduate Participation in Experimental and Computational Materials Research Department of Physics |
Birmingham, Alabama |
Primary: Professor Yogesh Vohra (205) 934-6662 ykvohra@uab.edu Secondary: Charita Cadenhead (205) 975-8076 charita@uab.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Materials under Extreme Conditions, Machine Learning and Simulations in Materials Research, Lasers and Spectroscopy; Nanoscale Materials, Biomaterials and Drug Delivery Comments: Ten weeks summer program for undergraduates REU-Site: Regional Initiative to Promote Undergraduate Participation in Experimental and Computational Materials ResearchAbstract of Award |
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