Undergraduate Summer Research Experience (REU)
We are excited to announce that we have secured funding to host a scaled-down version of our REU program this summer! The application is now open, and we encourage all interested students to apply for consideration! Applications are due by 5:00pm on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Since its inception, our REU program has hosted participants from across the country in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry and the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute research laboratories. From 2001-2015, 2017-2019, and 2022-2024, students have spent ten weeks collaborating with faculty and researchers on innovative projects in liquid crystals, biomaterials, nanomaterials, and biological membranes.
Beyond laboratory work, participants enjoy a variety of social activities, including sporting events, cultural outings, and canoe trips, creating a well-rounded and memorable summer experience.
Program Description
This year's REU program is scheduled to run from Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - Friday, August 1, 2025.
The REU program is as follows:
Research Concentrations:
- Liquid Crystals
- Materials Science
- Nanomaterials
- Biomaterials
- Biomembranes
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Contacts
Prof. Michael Tubergen
Principal Investigator
(330) 672-7079
mtuberge@kent.edu
Prof. Elda Hegmann
Co-Principal Investigator
(330) 672-1584
ehegmann@kent.edu
Erin Michael McLaughlin
Administrative Support
(330) 672-0032
enmichae@kent.edu