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
Alabama A&M University Physics REU at AAMU Department of Physics	Normal, Alabama	Primary: Dr. Padjama Guggila (256) 372-8141 padmaja.guggilla@aamu.edu	Research Topics/Keywords: Materials Science, Optics and Space Science Physics REU at AAMUAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research
American Chemical Society iREU Site: Building Networks for U.S. and International Materials Science Undergraduates in Germany, Italy, Singapore, and the United Kingdom	Washington, District Of Columbia	Primary: Steven Meyers, Ph.D. (202) 872-6365 s_meyers@acs.org	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 Cofunded: International Science and Engineering
Boise State University Materials for Society	Idaho	Primary: Prof. Rick Ubic (208) 426-2309 RickUbic@boisestate.edu	Research Topics/Keywords: Materials Science, Magnetic Materials, Materials Modeling, Additive Manufacturing, Photovoltaics, Batteries, Ceramic Synthesis, Tissue Engineering Materials for SocietyAbstract of Award
Boston University REU Site: BU-PRO: Boston University Physics Research Opportunities Department of Physics	Boston, Massachusetts	Primary: Kelly Capri (617) 353-7286 kcapri@bu.edu	Research Topics/Keywords: Biological Physics, Computational Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Particle Physics, Physics Education Research, Photonics, Quantum Physics, Statistical Physics REU Site: BU-PRO: Boston University Physics Research OpportunitiesAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research
Brandeis University Materials Research Science and Engineering Center - BioInspired Soft Materials	Waltham, Massachusetts	Primary: Prof. Seth Fraden (781) 736-2800 physics@brandeis.edu	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/retSite: Physics Research at Brigham Young University Department of Physics and Astronomy	Provo, Utah	Primary: Dr. Jean-Francois Van Huele (801) 422-4481 reu@byu.edu Secondary: Dr. John Colton (801) 997-0572 reu@byu.edu	Research Topics/Keywords: Physics, Acoustics, Astronomy, Atomic Physics, Condensed Matter, Extreme Ultraviolet & X-Ray Optics, Magnetism, Materials Science, Mathematical Modeling, Numerical Relativity & Quantum Information Comments: RET component. REU/retSite: Physics Research at Brigham Young UniversityAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research
Columbia University MRSEC: Columbia Center for Precision Assembly of Superstratic and Superatomic Solids	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
Cornell University Cornell Center for Materials Research - MRSEC	Ithaca, New York	Primary: Frank Wise (607) 255-1486 fww1@cornell.edu	Research Topics/Keywords: Interdisciplinary Materials Research for Undergraduates Cornell Center for Materials Research - MRSECAbstract of Award
Cornell University Interdisciplinary Materials Research for Undergraduates (REU) and Teachers (RET) in Materials	Ithaca, New York	Primary: Katja Nowack (607) 255-1486 kcn34@cornell.edu	Research Topics/Keywords: materials research Interdisciplinary Materials Research for Undergraduates (REU) and Teachers (RET) in MaterialsAbstract of Award
Cornell University PARADIM Materials Innovation Platform	Ithaca, New York	Primary: James Overhiser (607) 255-2198 jlo34@cornell.edu Secondary: Jasmine Harris (410) 516-2826 jharris@jhu.edu	Research Topics/Keywords: Material science, materials discovery, bulk crystal growth, thin film synthesis, electron microscopy, theory PARADIM Materials Innovation PlatformAbstract of Award
Duke University Triangle Center for Excellence for Materials Research and Innovation: Programmable Assembly of Soft Matter Triangle MRSEC	Durham, North Carolina	Primary: Catherine Reyes mrsec@duke.edu	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
Florida State University National High Magnetic Field Laboratory	Tallahassee, Florida	Primary: Jose A. Sanchez (850) 645-0033 sanchez@magnet.fsu.edu	Research Topics/Keywords: Materials and phenomena at high magnetic fields National High Magnetic Field LaboratoryAbstract of Award
Georgetown University Georgetown University REU Site for Materials Physics Physics	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 Tech Research Corporation REU Site: Broadening Participation in Undergraduate Research in Physics: A Multi-Institutional REU Program Department of Physics	Atlanta, Georgia	Primary: Dr. Keith Oden (404) 385-0418 keith.oden@cos.gatech.edu	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
Harvard University Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC)	Cambridge, Massachusetts	Primary: Professor David Weitz (617) 495-2842 Weitz@deas.harvard.edu	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
Howard University REU Site in Physics at Howard University Deaprtment of Physics	Washington, District Of Columbia	Primary: Dr. Prabhakar Misra (202) 806-6251 pmisra@howard.edu	Research Topics/Keywords: Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Optics and Laser Spectroscopy REU Site in Physics at Howard UniversityAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research, Education and Human Resources
Illinois Institute of Technology Characterization of Materials Using Synchrotron and X-ray Based Tools	Illinois	Primary: Prof. Amir Mostafaei (412) 320-0434 MS-REU@iit.edu Secondary: Prof. Ali Khounsary (312) 567-3576	Research Topics/Keywords: Material science, Synchrotron, X-ray techniques, X-ray optics, Manufacturing, Advanced materials, Tomography, Topography, Imaging, Spectroscopy, Scattering, Radiography. Characterization of Materials Using Synchrotron and X-ray Based ToolsAbstract of Award
Iowa State University REU Site: Collaborative Proposal: Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites	Ames, Iowa	Primary: David Grewell (515) 294-5225 dgrewell@iastate.edu	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	Primary: Ms. Pam Gescek (610) 758-3930 reu@lehigh.edu	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
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC)	Cambridge, Massachusetts	Primary: Professor Geoffrey Beach (617) 258-0804 gbeach@mit.edu	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 University Physical Properties of Materials Agricultural & Biological Engineering	Mississippi State, Mississippi	Primary: James N. Warnock (662) 325-0925 jwarnock@bagley.msstate.edu	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	Primary: Dr. Terrell Vanderah (301) 975-5785 terrell@nist.gov	Research Topics/Keywords: Materials science and engineering research SURfing Materials Science and Engineering Lab: A NIST-NSF PartnershipAbstract of Award
New York University NYU summer REU materials research Department of Chemistry	New York, New York	Primary: Wesley Francillon (212) 998-3719 wf20@nyu.edu	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
Northwestern University Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC)	Evanston, Illinois	Primary: Professor Monica Olvera de la Cruz (847) 491-3606 mrc@northwestern.edu	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
Ohio State University Center for Emergent Materials Matreials Research Science and Engineering Center	Columbus, Ohio	Primary: Michelle McCombs (614) 247-8084 mccombs.75@osu.edu	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	Primary: Jorge O Sofo (814) 777-3450 sofo@psu.edu	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
Portland State University REU Site: Application of Microscopy and Microanalysis in Multidisciplinary Research Department of Physics	Portland, Oregon	Primary: Jun Jiao (503) 725-4228 jiaoj@pdx.edu Secondary: Prof. Erik Sanchez (503) 725-3423 esanchez@pdx.edu	Research Topics/Keywords: Microscopy and Microanalysis of Materials REU Site: Application of Microscopy and Microanalysis in Multidisciplinary ResearchAbstract of Award
Princeton University Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC)	Princeton, New Jersey	Primary: Professor Phuan Ong (609) 258-4347 npo@princeton.edu	Research Topics/Keywords: electronic materials, molecular interfaces, self-assembly, nanostructures Comments: The MRSEC conducts a summer REU program. Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC)Abstract of Award
Renssaeler Polytechnic Institute REU Site: Summer Research Experience for Undergraduate in Physics Department of Physics	Troy, New York	Primary: Peter D. Persons (518) 276-2934 persap@rpi.edu	Research Topics/Keywords: Physics, Applied Physics and Astronomy Comments: This project was co-funded the first year with DMR. REU Site: Summer Research Experience for Undergraduate in PhysicsAbstract of Award Cofunded: Materials Research