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Program Information
Sponsored by The National Science Foundation
There is no Summer 2009 REU Program
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Junior and Senior Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science and
Engineering majors! The National Science Foundation and The University of North Texas invite you to get a head start
on graduate school.
You'll spend 9 weeks this summer at The University of North Texas, in the heart of the nation's
2nd largest high tech region, performing practical research in one of the following research areas:
- Laser Science
- Materials Studies with Accelerators
- Advanced Dielectric Materials
- Surface Science of Electronic Materials
- Ion Beam Interactions and Analysis
- Nuclear Microprobe of Integrated Circuits
- Trace element analysis in electronic materials
- Characterization
- Nano-Composite Materials
- Compound Semiconductor Growth and Characterization
- Electrical Evaluation of ultrathin films
- Diffusion Barrier Materials
- Nanoscale Electronics
- Radiation Effects in Microelectronics Circuits
- Modeling and Simulation
- Nanoindentation
- Computer Security
- Data Mining
- Corrosion Studies
- Wireless Computing
You will practice a variety of skills you'll need as a scientist or engineer, including proposal and
report writing, researching the literature, conducting research, analyzing data, and presenting your work. In addition,
you'll participate in a professional ethics forum and visit local high tech companies and labs such as :
- Texas Instruments
- Bell Helicopter
- Lockheed-Martin
- Motorola
- National Semiconductor
- Nortel Networks
- Nokia
What is UNT's REU?
The National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at The
University of North Texas designed to give undergraduates insight into graduate study and careers in Physics,
Materials Science, Chemistry and Engineering research. At UNT, you will have close interaction with faculty
members and will participate in the complete research process. You will:
- Select a research topic with your faculty mentor
- Write a brief research proposal
- Perform a literature search
- Conduct the research
- Analyze data
- Present your work orally & possibly at a National Meeting
- Visit local high tech industry
In short, you'll practice a variety of skills you'll need as an engineer or scientist.
Perform Research at UNT
- Study important topics, both basic and applied
- Work with an outstanding faculty mentor and graduate students
- Gain hands-on experience using modern science & engineering facilities and equipment
- Visit local high-tech industrial companies
Get a Stipend Plus Room, Board, & Transportation Allowance
You will receive a stipend of $4,000 for the 9-week program, including housing, and support for expenses of round-trip
travel to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
Who Can Apply?
Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering majors with junior or senior standing and at least a 3.0 GPA (on
the 4.0 system) may apply. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
How To Apply ?
Complete the application form on this web site and mail with official copy of your
transcript(s) and two letters of recommendation by March 15, 2008 to
Dr. Jerome Duggan at the address on the application. Participants in the program will be notified
before April 15, 2008.
2006 Schedule
June 2 - Arrival and move-in
June 2 - Orientation; Faculty Presentations
Typical Week
Monday - Work at assigned stations
Tuesday - Work at assigned stations
Wednesdays - Work at assigned stations, Free Lunch and Presentations,
Thursdays - Work at assigned stations
Fridays - Work at assigned stations
For More Information
NSF/UNT REU Summer Program Contacts:
Dr. Jerome Duggan
Professor of Physics
Phone: (940) 565-3252
e-mail: jduggan@unt.edu
Snail Mail Address:
The University of North Texas
Department of Physics
REU Program
1155 Union Circle, #311427
Denton, TX 76203-1427
Fax # (940) 565-2515 |
