Research Experience for Undergraduates: Midwest Edition

Our latest installment of Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) takes us to the Midwest, where the demand for students studying chemistry, physics and engineering is especially strong. That said, if you would like to inquire into the many equally deserving REUs that didn’t fit onto this list, we recommend checking first on pathwaystoscience.org

Chemistry Summer Research Program:

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This REU is a 10-week program at the University of Arkansas that runs through the summer of 2013, and is intended for undergraduate students majoring in chemistry, biochemistry or physics. Scholarships of up to $5,100.00 are available, as is a living allowance of up to $1,700.00. The application is due March 8^th, 2013. More information can be found by following the link above.

Engineering Summer Research Program:

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Located at the University of Kentucky, this REU is geared towards multidisciplinary engineering majors, such as biomedical engineering, Materials engineering etc., although pharmaceutical sciences majors are invited to apply as well. The program runs through the summer of 2013, and provides a $5,000.00 stipend, along with $300.00 for travel expenses. The deadline to apply is March 1^st, 2013.

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Summer Research Program:

The University of Missouri hosts this 9-week REU program for students studying neuroscience that runs through the summer of 2013. There will be a $4,500.00 stipend, as well as free housing in the dormitories and meal plan. The deadline to submit materials is February 15^th, 2013.

Astronomy & Physics Summer Research Program:

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This REU is open to any undergraduate students who have completed an introductory physics course. It is a 10-week program located at Louisiana State University, and offers a $4,250.00 stipend, free lodging, and $700.00 in travel expenses. The last day to submit an application is February 15^th, 2013.

Summer Academy in Sustainable Energy:

This program is located at Kansas State University and is open to all undergraduate students studying agricultural economics, agronomy, bioengineering, chemical engineering and sociology. The faculty will be working with students to increase exposure to sustainable energy research. There is a stipend of $4,500.00, free lodging and $400.00 to cover travel expenses. Applications are due February 15^th, 2013.