Research Experience for Undergraduates in Cellular Bioengineering
Announcing a new REU program in Cellular Bioengineering
Beginning in summer 2010, Rutgers will be the home to a new Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site program, supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation. The program on Cellular Bioengineering -- From Biomaterials to Stem Cells builds upon the legacy established by the ISURF (IGERT Summer Undergraduate Research Program), which was established by Professor Prabhas Moghe as a pipeline activity of IGERT training programs, first in Engineered Biointerfaces (2003-2008) and subsequently in the Integrated Science and Engineering of Stem Cells.
The new REU program will be led by PI Charles Roth and co-PI Prabhas Moghe and will launch in the summer of 2010. With an intellectual focus in Cellular Bioengineering, this program will provide research opportunities that articulate with a range of cutting-edge, multidisciplinary areas, including stem cell engineering, systems and computational biology, cell-active biomaterials, and micro/nanoscale biosystems. The REU program will serve a diverse population of students to whom cutting-edge research experiences are not typically available and will help broaden the pipeline to graduate school for a wide range of students.
Eligibility
All participants must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents.
Preference is given to students who have completed their junior year. Outstanding sophomores and first-years may be considered. Graduating seniors are not eligible.
Persons from groups traditionally under-represented in science and engineering professions are particularly encouraged to apply.
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The following must ALL be submitted to form a complete application:
The completed application form
A resume
A transcript (unofficial OK)
Two letters of recommendation (sent by letter writers)
All applications and supporting materials must be received by March 12, 2010.
Review of applications and rolling admissions will commence January 2010
Early application is encouraged, as the program is highly competitive.
Students will be notified of their status by email.
Program Elements
Program runs from June 1 – August 6, 2010
Applications accepted through March 12, 2010
Cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research projects
Hands-on training: “Cellular Bioengineering Boot Camp”
Faculty and near-peer mentoring
Weekly workshops and networking
End-of-summer research symposium
Living and Research Environment
10 week paid research experience
Participants receive $4500 stipend plus travel expenses and on-campus housing if desired
State-of-the-art research facilities
Easy access to New York City, Philadelphia, New Jersey shore and Poconos Mountains.
If you have any questions about this program, please contact:
Charles M. Roth, Ph.D.
Director, Rutgers-NSF REU on Cellular Bioengineering
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
599 Taylor Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854
email: cmroth@rutgers.edu
Phone: 732-445-4500 x6205
