Department of Chemistry REU Program

About the Program: The REU program provides undergraduate students with the opportunity to experience cutting-edge chemical research in the fields of materials and life science and to broaden their perspectives on chemical research careers in both academic and industrial settings. During the 10-week program, participants will have an opportunity to perform research on an independent project under the guidance of a faculty advisor and graduate student or postdoctoral researcher. The students will also take on-site visits to leading chemical companies and government laboratories in RTP to gain first-hand information on the job opportunities in chemical industry.

Program Activities: The REU Program is typically from the beginning of June through the beginning of August each year. During this period, the undergraduate student researchers will:

· Conduct independent research project in a chemistry research area of their interest.

· Tour the Department of Chemistry’s laser laboratory, X-ray and powder diffraction facility, and NMR facilities

· Participate in a weekly seminar program

· On-site visit to industrial partners and government laboratories in the RTP area

· Present in a University-wide Undergraduate Research Symposium and in the department

· Selected opportunities to participate in national ACS meetings

· Participate social events to interact with other undergraduate researchers on campus

For more information:

Professor Lin He

Department of Chemistry

NC State Box 8204

Raleigh, NC 27695-8204

Phone: (919) 515-2993

E-mail: Lin_He@ncsu.edu

Professor Paul Maggard

Department of Chemistry

NC State Box 8204

Raleigh, NC 27695-8204

Phone: (919) 515-3616

E-mail: Paul_Maggard@ncsu.edu

Website: www.ncsu.edu/chemistry/chemreu/index.html