Previously known as “The Hub and Spoke Program”, The Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing Alliance for Renewable Technologies (or SM²ART) is a collaborative initiative between the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) at the University of Maine (UMaine). The innovative research performed between these two world-class research facilities combined with industry guidance focuses on forest-derived bioproducts with an emphasis on large-scale additive manufacturing. After the success of our inaugural class last year, we are very pleased to announce the second SM²ART REU Program, designed to provide an opportunity for up to twelve*, highly qualified undergraduate students to participate in a ten-week research experience at ORNL or UMaine.

• Current undergraduate in sophomore or junior year
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
• Must have valid passport or REAL ID
• Must have proof of full COVID-19 vaccination
• Available May 26th – August 2nd, 2024
• Women, minorities, and students with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
• Completed applications will be considered in the order they are received