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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Normal, Alabama |
Research Topics/Keywords: Materials Science, Optics and Space Science Physics REU at AAMUAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research | ||
Washington, District Of Columbia |
Research Topics/Keywords: chemical and materials science Comments: Students will conduct research in Germany, Italy, Singapore, or the United Kingdom for 10-12 weeks under the guidance of faculty and graduate students IREU Site: Building Networks for U.S. and International Materials Science Undergraduates in Germany, Italy, Singapore, and the United KingdomAbstract of Award | ||
Binghamton, New York |
Research Topics/Keywords: Renewable Energy, Energy Storage, Energy Generation, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering Comments: Students will receive additional education training in safety, research ethics, and renewable energy and storage REU Site: Renewable Energy Generation and StorageAbstract of Award | ||
Boise, Idaho |
Primary: Rick Ubic (208) 426-2309 rickubic@boisestate.edu Secondary: Noah Salzman (208) 426-5726 noahsalzman@boisestate.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Energy Generation, Storage, Conservation and Sustainability, Solar Cells, Thermoelectics, Batteries, Molecular Simulations, Carbon Nanoelectronics, Magnetic Shape-memory Alloys Comments: Mentors from various disciplines work with students to develop skills needed to excel in both academic and industrial research environments, where interdisciplinary teams are standard. REU Site: Materials for SocietyAbstract of Award | |
Waltham, Massachusetts |
Research Topics/Keywords: biomaterials, nano-structured materials, complex fluids, chiral self-assembly, confined polymers Comments: This REU Program is a part of the MRSEC at Brandeis University. Materials Research Science and Engineering Center - BioInspired Soft MaterialsAbstract of Award | ||
Brigham Young University REU Site: Physics Research at Brigham Young University Department of Physics and Astronomy |
Provo, Utah |
Research Topics/Keywords: Atomic Physics, Condensed Matter, Visible Astronomy, Acoustics, Ultrafast Nonliner Optics, Computational & Experimental Plasma Physics, Extreme Ultraviolate Optics, Surface Physics, Electron Microsopy Comments: RET component is funded. REU Site: Physics Research at Brigham Young UniversityAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research | |
Clemson University REU Site: Interfaces and Surfaces: Exploring and Experiencing Science (I SEE Science) Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering |
Clemson, South Carolina |
Primary: Marian S Kennedy (864) 784-3454 mskenne@clemson.edu Secondary: Delphine Dean (864) 656-2611 finou@clemson.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Interface and surface engineering REU Site: Interfaces and Surfaces: Exploring and Experiencing Science (I SEE Science)Abstract of Award |
Cleveland State University Synthesis, Assembly and Characterization of Soft Matter Systems Physics Department |
Cleveland, Ohio |
Primary: Kiril Streletzky (216) 687-2433 k.streletzky@csuohio.edu Secondary: Jessica Bickel (216) 523-7549 j.e.bickel@csuohio.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Soft matter, microgel and hydrogel nanoparticles, anisotropic particles, biomaterials and applications, self-assembly, materials characterization, fluid flow in soft matter Synthesis, Assembly and Characterization of Soft Matter SystemsAbstract of Award |
Colorado School of Mines Site: Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Renewable Energy Department of Physics |
Goldon, Colorado |
Research Topics/Keywords: Next Generation Photovoltaics, Advanced Membranes Site: Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Renewable EnergyAbstract of Award | |
New York, New York |
Primary: Jeff DeMars (212) 854-1890 jld2197@columbia.edu Secondary: Vanessa Giardino (212) 854-1890 vg2318@columbia.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: materials science and engineering, interdisciplinary research in physics, chemistry, applied physics, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials engineering and electrical engineering MRSEC: Columbia Center for Precision Assembly of Superstratic and Superatomic SolidsAbstract of Award | |
New York, New York |
Research Topics/Keywords: NSEC, Nano, Columbia University, Electron Transfer Columbia University NSECAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research | ||
Ithaca, New York |
Research Topics/Keywords: Interdisciplinary materials research projects involving chemistry, physics, materials science and engineering, RET (Research Experiences for Teachers) REU Site: Interdisciplinary Materials ResearchAbstract of Award | ||
Duke University Triangle Center for Excellence for Materials Research and Innovation: Programmable Assembly of Soft Matter Triangle MRSEC |
Durham, North Carolina |
Research Topics/Keywords: materials science and engineering, project planning, experimental design, data analysis and presentation Comments: The Triangle MRSEC conducts a collaborative and interdisciplanry REU program Triangle Center for Excellence for Materials Research and Innovation: Programmable Assembly of Soft MatterAbstract of Award | |
Tallahassee, Florida |
Research Topics/Keywords: Materials and phenomena at high magnetic fields National High Magnetic Field LaboratoryAbstract of Award | ||
Washington, District Of Columbia |
Primary: Prof. Jeffrey Urbach (202) 687-6594 urbach@physics.georgetown.edu Secondary: Prof. Amy Liu (202) 687-6583 liu@physics.georgetown.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: esperimental, computational, and theoretical nanoscale physics, soft matter physics, device physics, biophysics, cold-atom systems Georgetown University REU Site for Materials PhysicsAbstract of Award | |
Georgia Institute of Technology REU Site: Broadenting Participation in Undergraduate Research in Physics: A Multi-institutional REU Program Physics Department |
Atlanta, Georgia |
Primary: Jennifer Curtis (404) 432-0170 jennifer.curtis@physics.gatech.edu Secondary: Keith Oden (404) 894-4819 keith.oden@chemistry.gatech.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Atomic molecular physics, optical physics, condensed matter physics, biophysics, astrophysics REU Site: Broadenting Participation in Undergraduate Research in Physics: A Multi-institutional REU ProgramAbstract of Award Cofunded: Physics |
Georgia Tech Research Corporation REU Site: Broadening Participation in Undergraduate Research in Physics: A Multi-Institutional REU Program Department of Physics |
Atlanta, Georgia |
Research Topics/Keywords: Physics Comments: Ethics component. REU Site: Broadening Participation in Undergraduate Research in Physics: A Multi-Institutional REU ProgramAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research | |
Cambridge, Massachusetts |
Research Topics/Keywords: micromechanics, soft materials, microfluidics Comments: The MRSEC conducts a summer REU program. Includes participation of pre-college teachers. Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC)Abstract of Award | ||
Cambridge, Massachusetts |
Primary: Eric Mazur (617) 495-8729 mazur@physics.harvard.edu Secondary: Kevin Parker (617) 495-2580 kkparker@seas.harvard.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Nano- and microstructures for biology and medicine; microfluidic devices; self-assembled structures REU Site: Biomaterials Research Initiative Dedicated to Gateway Experiences (BRIDGE)Abstract of Award Cofunded: Department of Defense (DoD) | |
Ames, Iowa |
Research Topics/Keywords: bioplastics and biocomposites REU Site: Collaborative Proposal: Center for Bioplastics and BiocompositesAbstract of Award | ||
Lehigh University REU Site: Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Physics at Lehigh University Physics |
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
Research Topics/Keywords: Astrophysics, Atomic and Molecular Physics, Biophysics, Condensed Matter Physics, Optics, Nanotechnology, Plasma Physics, Statistical Physics REU Site: Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Physics at Lehigh UniversityAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research | |
LSU, LA Tech, Southern, Tulane, UNO, Xavier Louisiana Alliance for Simulation-Guided Materials Applications |
Louisiana |
Primary: Staci C. Kramer (222) 578-5381 sckramer@lsu.edu Secondary: Michael Khonsari (225) 342-4253 khonsari@me.lsu.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Materials Science, theory, experiment, and computational research Comments: LA-SiGMA is a 7-member alliance of universities throughout Louisiana. Students work on cutting edge research in material sciences and computational tools at 6 sites throughout Louisiana. Louisiana Alliance for Simulation-Guided Materials ApplicationsAbstract of Award |
Cambridge, Massachusetts |
Research Topics/Keywords: nanomaterials for elechtrochemical energy; polymeric materials; nanostructured fibers Comments: The MRSEC conducts a summer REU program. Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC)Abstract of Award | ||
Mississippi State, Mississippi |
Research Topics/Keywords: Materials science and engineering in areas of: biomaterials, nanoparticles, composites and polymers Physical Properties of MaterialsAbstract of Award | ||
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) SURfing Materials Science and Engineering Lab: A NIST-NSF Partnership Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory |
Gaithersburg, Maryland |
Research Topics/Keywords: Materials science and engineering research SURfing Materials Science and Engineering Lab: A NIST-NSF PartnershipAbstract of Award | |
New York, New York |
Research Topics/Keywords: Colloids, Active Materials, Crystallography, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics Comments: This REU Program is a part of the MRSEC at New York University. NYU summer REU materials researchAbstract of Award | ||
Evanston, Illinois |
Research Topics/Keywords: oxide ceramics;polymers; plasmonics and molecular electronics Comments: The MRSEC conducts a summer REU program. Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC)Abstract of Award | ||
Columbus, Ohio |
Research Topics/Keywords: electron spin in nanostructures, oxide films and multilayer devices Center for Emergent MaterialsAbstract of Award | ||
Pennsylvania State Univ REU Site: Penn State Research Experience for Undergraduates and Teachers Program in Condensed Matter Physics and Interdisciplinary Materials Research Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering |
University Park, Pennsylvania |
Research Topics/Keywords: RET, Condensed matter physics,
interdisciplinary materials research REU Site: Penn State Research Experience for Undergraduates and Teachers Program in Condensed Matter Physics and Interdisciplinary Materials ResearchAbstract of Award | |
Pennsylvania State University REU Site: Soft Materials at Penn State University Materials Science and Engineering |
University Park, Pennsylvania |
Research Topics/Keywords: Nano-fabrication, computational techniques, ion conduction, biomacromolecules, polymers REU Site: Soft Materials at Penn State UniversityAbstract of Award |
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