Research Opportunities for Undergraduate Students
The
ChBE Department has active research programs in:
• Biotechnology and Bioengineering
• Catalysis
• Chemical Reaction Engineering
• Environmental Chemical Engineering
• Fluid Mechanics and Transport Phenomena
• Low-Gravity Science and Space Applications
• Polymers and Materials Science and Engineering
• Membranes and Separations
• Process Modeling
• Control and Optimization
• Thermodynamics
This research has traditionally been undertaken by the faculty,
graduate students, and visiting researchers.
More and more however, undergraduate students are making significant
contributions to the research and creative work of the Department.
Our program has a strong reputation for active
engagement with the students. Our students have significant contact
with other ChBE students and faculty every semester of the
curriculum.
More than 2/3 of our undergraduates work with faculty
members on a variety of research options.
• Independent Study for Credit
• Independent Study for Pay
• Senior Thesis
• Research Experience for Undergrads (REU) summer program
Independent Study for Credit
Enroll in an independent study project under the
supervision of a faculty member
Typically a 3-credit-hour independent study requires 9-hours of
research work per week
Credit courts as technical elective
Independent Study for Pay
Work on an hourly basis for pay - Part time during the academic year
Work on an hourly basis for pay - Full time during the summer semester
Work along side faculty who have research grants specifically designed to support
undergrad students
Senior Thesis
Only selected students are allowed to participate
Total time allotted is two semesters
Earn 2-credit hours per semester
Project must be endorsed by a faculty research advisor
Required Components:
• oral presentation
• written reports
Research Experience for Undergrads (REU) - summer program
REU is a 10-week summer
research program
Interested Students Must Apply
Each Undergraduate participant pursues fundamental investigations -
Examples include:
• Nancomposites • Biomaterials • Sensors • Catalysts
• Polymers • Gels • Ceramics • Thin Films • Many More
Find out More
About the Summer REU Program
