The Summer 2024 REU program will run from May 28-August 2, 2024.

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From 2001-2015, 2017-2019, and in 2022/2023, we hosted participants from across the country who spent ten weeks in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry and Liquid Crystal Institute research laboratories. Students in our program work closely with the faculty and other researchers on exciting projects in the areas of liquid crystals, materials (biomaterials & nanomaterials) and biological membranes.

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In addition to working in the lab, participants of the REU program are also given the opportunity to take part in a number of social events, ranging from sporting and cultural events to canoe trips.

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We invite you to review the specifics of our program.

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Program Description

The REU program is as follows:

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Research Concentrations:

• Liquid Crystals
• Materials Science
• Nanomaterials
• Biomaterials
• Biomembranes

• To be eligible for the NSF-funded REU program, you must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
• Students should be 18 or older by the start of the program.
• Students should have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.