C. Rinaldi (a), A. Hernández (a), O. M. Suárez (b)
(a) UPRM Dept. of Chemical Engineering
(b) UPRM Dept. of Engineering Science & Materials
The University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez is providing opportunities to obtain meaningful experiences to undergraduates, especially minority students, in the area of synthesis of functional nanomaterials and the behavior of nanostructured materials.
Perpendicular magnetic field instability in a dispersion of magnetic nanoparticles in a Newtonian liquid.
Computational visualization of supercage filled with one or multiple protonated structure directing agents.
Participants will receive formal and informal education through weekly seminars by research faculty and invited guests. The topics include: Introduction to current research in functional and nanostructured materials; Laboratory safety; Research planning; Data collection and record keeping; Research ethics; Communicating research; Applying to graduate school.
Students will have the opportunity of visiting local educational and cultural attractions during the weekends, including the National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center's Arecibo Observatory, "El Yunque" National Rain Forest Park, and La Parguera Bioluminiscent Bay.
These are highlights of the outstanding research projects in which the 2007 REU participants were involved. Texas, Connecticut, Minnesota, California, Massachusetts were some of the states represented by the dynamic group.
Program Duration
Approximately nine weeks (May 30 through Aug. 1, 2008)
Applicants
Financial Assistance
A stipend of $4,000
Application Deadline
Deadline fo all complete application packages have been extended until Friday February 22, 2008. Applications received after the deadline will be considered and reviewed only on a rolling basis.
Application Package
The complete application package is available for download from this link. This package includes two reference forms that should be completed and signed by faculty working in science and engineering fields. Detailed instructions are available in the application form.
Contact
Dr. Carlos Rinaldi, Dept. of Chemical Engineering crinaldi@uprm.edu, Off. Phone: (787) 832 4040 ext. 3585
