We are preparing for the summer program to run from May to August, which will follow federal, state and university guidelines that include full COVID vaccination for all participants. We will be hosting 10 students for a summer of exciting research. We will begin making offers on March 1. Offers will be made on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

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WPI’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is hosting undergraduate students from around the country at a new NSF-sponsored Research Experience for Undergraduates site. As an NSF-funded project, only US citizens and permanent residents are eligible for support. You will participate in projects ranging from membrane biochemistry to bio-inspired materials synthesis all geared toward solving important problems in biology. WPI undergraduates are not eligible for the REU, but can obtain support for summer research through the SURF program. Application and eligibility questions can be directed toward the site director Arne Gericke (agericke@wpi.edu) or co-director Shawn Burdette (scburdette@wpi.edu). General inquiries can be directed to chem-biochem@wpi.edu.

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PROGRAM SUPPORT—Students will receive a stipend of $6,000, a free WPI dormitory room in housing dedicated to participants in various WPI REU sites, and a travel subsidy.

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ACADEMIC PROGRAM—In addition to research activities, students will have the opportunity to participate in a weekly seminar series with topics that include career development, scientific ethics, and students research presentations.

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CONFERENCES—Students will participate in a summer research conference with other WPI REU sites and two students will have the opportunity to present at an ACS National Meeting.

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SOCIAL EVENTS—Throughout the summer, various social events will be planned including cookouts, a whitewater rafting trip, hiking excursions, a trip to Boston, a classical concert at Tanglewood, and opportunities to attend sporting events.

• US citizen or permanent resident.
• Pursuing a degree in chemistry or biochemistry.
• Completion of a general and organic chemistry sequence with labs preferred.
• Preference given to rising juniors & seniors but all current college students are considered.