Summer Research Experiences for Undergrads (REUs) across the Country

For information about REU opportunities on campuses across the country, go to:http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm

Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program

The naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) is a ten week summer research opportunity for undergraduate Juniors and Seniors, and Graduate students, under the guidance of a mentor, at a participating Navy laboratory (list of participating universities is available at http://www.asee.org/nreip). The stipend amounts for the program are $7500 for undergraduate students and $10,000 for graduate students. U.S. citizenship required; permanent residents accepted at certain labs.

The online application is currently open at www.asee.org/nreip and must be completed by
January 8, 2010. All accompanying documents (official transcripts and reference letters) are due by January 11, 2010.

NREIP Team
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
1818 N St. NW, Washington DC 20036
(202) 350-5763 (office)
(202) 265-8504 (fax)
www.asee.org/nreip

NanoJapan

By involving and training students in cutting-edge research projects in Nanoscale science and engineering, this program aims to increase the numbers of US students who choose to pursue graduate study in this field while also cultivating a generation of globally competent engineers and scientists. Students should have a demonstrated interest in the field of nanotechnology as it relates to nanoscale semiconductor devices, nanophotonics, and carbon nanotubes. Students should also have a demonstrated interest in the study of Japanese language and/or culture, although no prior language experience is required. http://nanojapan.rice.edu

Research in Germany

UROP at RWTH Aachen University

RWTH Aachen University, Germany, is one of Europe's leading universities of science and technology and distinguished by Germany's Excellence Initiative. The program UROP International is specifically designed for highly qualified US and Canadian undergraduates who are motivated to conduct their own independent research project at one of the RWTH institutes, being mentored by excellent scientific staff from our university, while spending a summer abroad. Please visit www.urop-germany.de for details.

Internships in Engineering in Hannover and Clausthal

This program offers students the opportunity to carry out an individual study or research project in engineering at one of the two renowned German host universities. Each student will be matched with a supervisor in a research lab or institute and will be integrated into the research team. The academic aspect of this unique program will be enhanced by an introduction week, regular meetings and follow-up sessions with supervisors and fellow participants. An interesting cultural program will complement the academic work, and German student Study Buddies will help participants settle in. For more information or to apply, visit: www.engineering-internships.com/ 

Research and Training Opportunities at the National Institutes of Health

Summer programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provide an opportunity to spend a summer working side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research. The NIH consists of the new 240-bed Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Research Center and more than 1200 laboratories located on the main campus in Bethesda, MD as well as in Baltimore and Frederick, MD; Research Triangle Park, NC; Phoenix, AZ; Hamilton, MT; and Detroit, MI. http://www.training.nih.gov/student/sip/info.asp

University of Minnesota Research Opportunities in Mechanical Engineering

The department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota is offering a ten week summer research program for undergraduates. Student research projects are available in a variety of research areas, including: medical device design air quality and pollution control engines and diesel research flow visualization and turbulence computational heat transfer MEMS and nanotechnology tissue engineering supply chain and operations research. Visit http://www.me.umn.edu/research/reu.shtml for details and application

A summer internship is available this summer for a qualified student to provide technical assistance to a long-term study of the reproductive biology and ecology of tree swallows nesting in Ithaca. We are looking for a hands-on student with an interest in wired and wireless networks, the development of sensor nodes, and/or database development in a networked sensor environment.  Experience with any of these topics is strongly preferred, but the only definite requirements are the desire to learn and explore coupled with an interest in working with a thriving group of engineers and biologists.
 
This project was started in summer 2007 and is being funded by an on-going NSF grant.  The 2007 intern created a web site that should provide background information for any student interested in applying for this internship, and the 2008 crew perfected the use of web-cams for gathering large amounts of behavioral information. There is a $3,000 stipend plus free housing nearby. All research expenses will be covered separately.
 
If interested send an e-mail to Prof David Winkler and Jim Moore and include a current resume with the names and phone numbers of at least three references.

­­­­Cornell Center for Material Research
Summer Interdisciplinary Cornell Research Program

A 10-week summer interdisciplinary research program at Cornell is now accepting applications. This national program is the largest of its kind on Cornell's campus and attracts over 40 undergraduates from across the US. Research topics span a broad range of physical sciences and engineering disciplines and allow students a chance to explore areas outside their standard curriculum. This highly-praised program, which offers a $3,750 stipend and housing. Students will also participate in an organized program of lectures, mini-courses, laboratory visits and a variety of recreational activities. Because this is a nationwide program, only a limited number of Cornell applicants will be selected, so apply early before slots are filled. More information and applications can be found at the website http://www.ccmr.cornell.edu/reu/.

SURF at Purdue University