UCF Program Information

The Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center (AMPAC) at the University of Central Florida is pleased to announce the National Science Foundation sponsored program on Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)/Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) for 2007.

This is the sixth REU/RET program sponsored by AMPAC, Office of Research & Commercialization (ORC) and NSF in Nanotechnology. The students selected for this program will have the opportunity to perform research projects alongside some of the world's foremost researchers for 10 weeks during the summer. The projects cover a range of topics in both engineering and science, including nanomaterials processing and characterization for the development of advanced technology materials - such as, sensors, carbon nanotubes, advanced nanocharacterization tool, materials processing and consolidation into components, miniaturized system. Project descriptions are summarized on the web site.

Additionally, the REU participants will take specially designed short courses in Materials Science and Engineering, Nanotechnology and Advanced Nanoscale Characterization techniques. Other activities include weekly seminars, industrial visits, a course in Ethics in Research, and "round table" discussions between the REU participants and organizers.

REU participants must prepare and submit a final, detailed research report by the end of the summer program. In addition, REU participants must make a poster presentation on the results of their research at a closing REU symposium. For exceptional projects, students and their advisors are encouraged to submit technical papers and presentations to Materials Research Society (MRS), ASM International, TMS, American Vacuum Society (AVS), American Physical Society (APS), American Chemical Society (ACS) and educational related journals.

Eligibility

This program is open to US citizens and permanent residents of US or its possesion only. Students pursuing majors in engineering and sciences, but two semesters of Physics, Chemistry and Calculus are required. (Juniors and Seniors majoring in Mechanical, Materials, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Physics and Chemistry will be most suited to the program.) A minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0 is recommended, but not an absolute requirement. Participants will be selected on the basis of academic merit, personal references and suitability for the program. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

Preferred Housing

Locations: Pegasus Point and Pegasus Landing

REU/RET 2007 will start May 21 and will run through July 27. Housing, travel and a stipend (4K) will be provided. For more information, please contact Dr. Sudipta Seal.

Application Deadline: February 15, 2007
Offer will be made by March 15, 2007

For International REU Program, please contact Dr. Sudipta Seal for more information.