A student participating in the REU program.
An REU participant works with a Chemistry professor.
An REU participant works with a professor at the Liquid Crystal Institute.

Undergraduate Summer Research Experience (REU)

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Welcome to the web site for the Kent State University NSF-funded Chemistry REU program.

From 2001-2015, we hosted participants from across the country who spent ten weeks in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry and Liquid Crystal Institute research laboratories. Students in our program work closely with the faculty and other researchers on exciting projects in the areas of liquid crystals, materials (biomaterials & nanomaterials) and biological membranes.

In addition to working in the lab, participants of the REU program are also given the opportunity to take part in a number of social events, ranging from sporting and cultural events to canoe trips.

We invite you to review below the specifics of our program.

 

Program Description

June 5th - August 11th, 2017

The REU program is as follows:

Research Concentrations:

  • Liquid Crystals
  • Materials Science
  • Nanomaterials
  • Biomaterials
  • Biomembrances

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PROGRAM SUPPORT:

  • Stipend: $5,000
  • Free Room: Centennial Court Dormitories
  • A Child-Care facility is available on-campus.
  • Subsistence for daycare can be provided upon request.
  • Travel Assistance

ACADEMIC PROGRAM:

  • Weekly seminars (e.g. liquid crystals, biomembrances, literature search)
  • Cleanroom training
  • Analytical instrumentation training
  • Ethics seminar
  • Student research presentations

CONFERENCES:

  • Undergraduate Research Conference
  • ACS National Meeting Participation (2 students)

SOCIAL EVENTS:

  • Classical Concert
  • Cookouts
  • Canoe Trip
  • Wellness Center
  • Sporting Events

Contacts

Prof. Torsten Hegmann
Principal Investigator
(330) 672-7770
thegmann@kent.edu

Prof. Michael Tubergen
Co-Principal Investigator
(330) 672-7079
mtuberge@kent.edu

Erin Michael McLaughlin
Administrative Support
(330) 672-0030
enmichae@kent.edu

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