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$4000 Stipend Available for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program

By Charita Cadenhead

Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty

January 25, 2012 01:23 AM

Then University of Alabama at Birmingham's Center for Nanoscale Materials and Biointegration offers a 10-week summer program sponsored by the National Science Foundation and the Alabama Space Grant Consortium.

Participates take part in hands on research being conducted by renowned scientist in the fields of Physics, Astronomy, Biophysics and Physiology, Engineering including Biomedical, Materials Science and Electrical Engineering.

A small sampling of the projects available includes (but not limited to):

Synthesis and Characterization of Nanoscale Materials
Diamond Growth and Characterization
High Pressure Materials Research
Properties of Microelectronic Materials
New Laser Materials
Industrial Research Projects
Planetary and Interstellar Materials
Fiber Optic Biosensors
Materials for Biomedical Implants
Electrospun Polymeric Biomaterials
Ultrafast Terahertz Spectroscopy in Materials Research
Self Assembly of Materials for Tissue Engineering
Laser Tweezers in Biophysical Research
Computational Research Projects
Optical Imaging and Electrophysiological Study of Excitable Tissues

This year the Summer 2012 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program will be from May 20, 2012 through July 27, 2012. Students from across the country are encouraged to apply.

In addition to the $4000 stipend, the program pays for the participants' round trip travel to and from his/her home institution. PLUS for those whose permanent residence is not located in the Metropolitan Birmingham area, the program pays for dorm accommodations for the entire 10 week period.

The program culminates with a Campus-wide poster session. It's a great opportunity for undergraduates and it often serves as the determining factor as to whether or not they'd like to continue their studies in graduate school.

For more information, log on to the REU website or interested parties can go directly to the application and complete it online.

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Christine Smith

Buyers Brokers Only LLC - www.BuyersBrokersOnly.com - Canton, MA

Exclusive Buyer Agent & Attorney, Canton, MA

Charita....that sounds like an amazing program!

Jan 25, 2012 01:38 AM

Michelle Francis

Tim Francis Realty LLC - Atlanta, GA

Realtor, Buckhead Atlanta Homes for Sale & Lease

Charita,

That sounds like an awesome program! We are just about to organize college campus visits for our oldest. We've been told UofA is amazing.

Glad you are highlighting some fantastic options for folks.

All the best, Michelle

Jan 25, 2012 02:41 AM

Marge Piwowarski

Phoenix AZ Horse Property - Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix AZ Horse Property, LLC

What a tremendous program to further stimulate interest in young people with a scientific bent.

Jan 25, 2012 03:41 AM

Charita Cadenhead

eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL

Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Christine, Michelle and Marge, if you have kids in college majoring in these fields or know of any one who does, you should pass this information along to them. You may not be familiar with these opportunities, but trust me, the kids will. Please pass along to parents.

Jan 25, 2012 03:53 AM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

Charita - This is great opportunity for many students. Excellent proof that the University of Alabama has more to offer than just the best football team ever! As I look across the home office my wife sits in her Crimson Tide sweatshirt today. Imagine that.

Jan 25, 2012 04:25 AM

Hey John. The University of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) are 2 different universities but under the same umbrella. UAB is home of the Blazers but either way they still lay claim to the Championship winners.

Jan 25, 2012 07:22 AM

Scott Hayes

(512) 786-8300 - Austin, TX

Realty Austin, Broker Associate

It's programs like that, which are of real benefit to the consumer. A 4000 stipend is sure attractive.

Jan 25, 2012 11:06 AM

Ron Cooks

The Real Estate Marketplace - Killeen, TX

Texas Real Estate, Ft Hood/Killeen Homes for Sale

Charita, great information! I will surely pass this on to those interested.

Jan 25, 2012 10:02 PM

Scott and Ron who couldn't use $4000. That's pretty good for a college student who will work with some of science's best minds, have their housing paid for and travel expenses as well. You can't do much better than that.

Jan 25, 2012 10:26 PM

Brenda Mullen

RE/MAX Associates - San Antonio, TX

Your San Antonio TX Real Estate Agent!!

Great program and completely paid for! How awesome is that? I will definitely pass this along to anyone I know who have children in any of these undergraduate programs! What a fantastic opportunity!

Jan 27, 2012 01:14 AM

Thanks Brenda. You'd be doing some students and their parents a big favor.

Hey Endre, tell them to enroll in collenge and they may qualify next year.

Jan 28, 2012 12:31 AM

$4000 Stipend Available for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program

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