REU Chemistry Program at Stony Brook University

We regret to inform you that the REU Chemistry program has not been refunded for Summer 2008. Please check our website for other summer research program options.

Dates:

TBA

Description:
The Department of Chemistry at Stony Brook University is hosting a ten-week program for qualified undergraduates majoring in chemistry. The program will provide 10 promising undergraduate students with the opportunity to experience hands on research in major areas of molecular science.
REU participants will be assigned to a faculty mentor and become fully integrated into active research groups using state-of-the-art facilities. Participants will have the opportunity to work closely with their faculty mentor, attend weekly seminars, participate in workshops and present their research results at a student symposium at the close of the program.

Participants will be placed in one of the following areas:

• Biological Chemistry
• Chemical Physics
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Materials Chemistry
• Nuclear Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Polymer Chemistry
• Theoretical/Computational Chemistry

Eligibility:
The REU Chemistry Program is open to all undergraduate students majoring in the field of chemistry. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The State University of New York is an affirmative action, equal oportunity educator and employer. Please let us know if a disability-related accommodation is needed.

Award:
Participants will receive a stipend, lodging on-campus, and an allowance for food and round-trip transportation to Stony Brook.

Application:

The application packet consists of the following items: a completed application form, an essay (250-500 words) describing your research interests and your educational and professional plans, two letters of recommendation, and an official transcript. There is no absolute deadline for submission of applications: offers will be made on a rolling basis beginning on February 15th, 2008 until all available positions are filled.

Completed applications should be sent to: REU Program in Chemistry, N3070 Melville Library, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3357.

2008 Application
a) REUChemistryapplication.pdf
b) Online Application

**Remember to have your official transcript and your 2 letters of recommendation sent to us for review--whether you are submitting your application online, or through mail! Note: transcript and letters of recommendation may be sent separately. Letters of reference may be emailed directly to Karen Kernan or to reu@notes.cc.sunysb.edu.

Contact: For more information, contact Karen Kernan via e-mail or at (631) 632-7114. Questions regarding the content of the program should be directed to Dr. Troy Wolfskill at (631) 632-7712 or via email at: Troy.Wolfskill@stonybrook.edu

Thank you for your interest in chemistry research at Stony Brook!