Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Engage in sustainable materials research — which could be used in future technologies.
The UCSC Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program provides undergraduate students with the opportunity of engage in research in physics, chemistry, and engineering related to the discovery and study of materials that can be used in future sustainable technologies, such as low-power electronic devices, renewable energy sources, and biomimetic devices.
The program is especially designed for students from community colleges and other non-Ph.D. granting institutions of higher learning who may be thinking of pursuing a post-graduate degree in the sciences or engineering. Underrepresented minorities in science and engineering are encouraged to apply.
Details
In addition to research, students engage in educational and professional development activities, such as technical writing, oral presentation, scientific poster preparation, and graduate school application skills. The program includes field trips to national labs, weekly group meetings to discuss research, and social activities in the beautiful setting of Santa Cruz, CA.
Sample Research Subjects
- Bioelectronic Devices
- Antiferromagnetic Spintronics
- Magnetoelectric and Quantum Materials
- Nano-magnetooptics
- Phononic Metamaterials
- Organometa Halide Perovskite Quantum Dots
- Materials for Photovoltaic Applications
- Synthesis and Characterization of Metal Organic Frameworks
- Two-dimensional Materials
- X-ray Spectroscopy of Complex Materials
- Spintronics
- Computational Materials
Eligibility
To be eligible to participate, you must:
- Be a rising sophomore, junior, or senior in an institution of higher education in the United States.
- Have a minimum 2.8 GPA in STEM undergraduate courses.
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Applications for Summer 2025 open December 2024
