Research Experiences for 本科s (REU)

概述

Paid 10-weeks of summer research at the University of Rochester (UR) beginning in late May, annually. Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) for undergraduates from any institution in the United States.

大卫T. 卡恩斯中心 for Leadership and Diversity supports students through academic advising, 辅导, 课程, and program coordination for various professional social and academic programs including five NSF REU programs.

2024年REU计划日期

Begins May 28, 2024 and concludes August 3, 2024

The different 2024 REU offerings at the University of Rochester are depicted on a picture of campus with the University of Rochester logo

The graphic depicts the five different REU offerings at the University of Rochester for 2024. Those include Chemistry, Data Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics and Photonics. The tiles of each REU are depicted in the graphic and are also listed below.

2024 University of Rochester REU Offerings

化学:

Chemistry Research for Medicine and Energy

数据科学:

Computational Methods for Understanding Music, Media, and Minds *pending NSF funding decision

Electrical Computer Engineering:

Imaging in Medicine and Biology for Underrepresented Minorities

物理:

物理学与天文学

光子学:

Nanophotonics, Quantum Photonics, and 愿景/Biomedical Optics at University of Rochester

每个UR REU包括

  • $5,500 - 6,000 Research stipend (department dependent)
  • 旅费
  • 校园房屋
  • 教师 mentor and Kearns advisor
  • Professional development workshops
  • GRE test and Personal Statement preparation class
  • 网赌论坛有哪些生 school preparation class
  • Community building and social events
  • Opportunity to present your work at a conference-style summer symposium

The University of Rochester operates on a personal scale, creating exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close work with faculty. Explore how graduate study or industry work fit into your future at UR! Complete your summer with new skills and an enhanced vision of yourself as a researcher, 合作者, 并指导他人.

Information Sessions/Webinars

The 卡恩斯中心 hosted information sessions via zoom for prospective Summer 2024 REU students on 11/29 & 11/30. Webinar discussions centered around an overview of the REU structure and programming, 应用程序时间, 房屋详情, transportation and stipends. 

Additional Zoom discussions have been scheduled for early January 2024.

  • 2024年1月3日下午1-2点
  • 2024年1月8日下午4-5点
  • January 11, 2024 from 12-1 PM

Interested in attending? Please fill out our webinar interest form to receive an emailed RSVP link!

网络研讨会兴趣表格

资格

Eligible undergraduate students must be:

  • U.S. 公民,你.S. 国民,或U.S. 永久居民
  • Enrolled in any undergraduate program leading toward a bachelor’s or associate degree at the time of participation in the REU

*UR REUs prioritize applicants from institutions other than UR

应用

Each REU program has its own deadline. Most applications will open in November and close in January/February. Please check individual REU websites for details.

Application materials typically include:

  • Online (ETAP) application
  • 个人陈述
  • 两个引用
  • 简历或简历
  • 成绩单

Accepted applicants will be notified in the beginning of March.

All University of Rochester REUs utilize the NSF ETAP application portal. Enter keyword "University of Rochester" to locate the application for any UR REU.

活的里程碑

Students typically go through the following research stages throughout the summer program:

  • Prior to REU (mid-April): Connect with faculty mentor and outline research question(s)
  • 第1 - 2周: Read background literature, get acquainted with lab/equipment
  • 第3 - 4周: Define research project, participate in lab meetings
  • 第五至第八周: Conduct research, analyze data, present initial findings
  • 第九至第十周: Prepare talk, poster, and final paper and participate in Symposium

2024年REU参与者 

Students who are participating in the 2024 REU programs, 可浏览此网页 获取更多资源. 

联系

For more information, please email REU Coordinator Samantha Branch, at 萨曼莎.branch@sh-fyz.com.

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