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The IMOD REU program is designed to provide undergraduate students from 2yr and 4yr institutions with an opportunity to participate in authentic research in chemical synthesis of quantum photonic materials and integration printable electronic applications under the mentorship of world-class faculty and graduate students.
Participants embark on a nine- to ten-week immersive research project in a single IMOD research lab and produce an abstract and poster summarizing their work. Students may be placed at a number of different participating IMOD labs and will participate in shared virtual seminars and symposia and will become members of the IMOD community.
Program Details
Eligibility
Note: This program prioritizes students from non-IMOD partnering locations who have completed one or two years of college
Research Application: IMOD REU Application | IMOD Home
The Summer REU program is focused on providing STEM students with opportunities to gain exposure, experience and insight related to viable and relevant career pathways focused on materials and energy research. The program especially welcomes veterans, military members, underrepresented students, students coming from under resourced campuses, and students coming from 2-year colleges.
Program Details
If selected, you will be embedded in one of the MEM-C labs for 9 weeks. You will work with a graduate student and faculty to develop a research project, gain training in relevant techniques and instrumentation, and collect data, culminating in a poster summarizing your research results. REU students participate in a weekly seminar on undergraduate research covering topics such as research ethics, writing a research abstract, and making a scientific poster. Students will participate in a weekly materials science special interest group in which they read scientific journals and tour other labs.
Eligibility
The program is designed to open doors for those who would like to explore new career options. Applicants should have completed 1 year of college coursework by the start of the program that includes some introduction to math, natural sciences, and/or engineering (e.g., chemistry, physics, computer science, materials science). Work-based experience will also be factored in. UW MEM-C is funded as an NSF MRSEC and the MEM-C REU program is available to US citizens or permanent residents 18 years of age and older.
Application Link to the MEM-C Summer REU Program
More Information: Summer Research Experience for Undergrads (REU) – UW MEM·C
Are you a college student passionate about pursuing a career in the health professions? The Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) at the University of Washington is now accepting applications! This free, 6-week summer enrichment program is designed to enhance your academic proficiency and career development, especially if you are from an underrepresented background in the health professions.
Program Highlights:
Join SHPEP to gain valuable academic enrichment, hands-on experiences, and a deeper understanding of the social determinants of health and health disparities. Applications are open until February 5th, 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for a successful application and matriculation to health professions schools!
For more information and to apply, visit the SHPEP website: Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP) – Healthcare Equity (uwmedicine.org).