The Center For Micro-Engineered Materials has been a site for the NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates Program since 1995. Since 2003, we are also a part of the DOD ASSURE program (Awards To Stimulate and Support Undergraduate Research Experiences). The Center is the focal point for research on advanced ceramics and inorganic materials synthesis. Faculty from Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering and Physics work in the Center to develop new technologies to make the U.S. more competitive in ceramic science and engineering. The projects are interdisciplinary in nature and use state-of-the-art equipment within the Center and the Advanced Materials Laboratory, a facility operated jointly by UNM and Sandia National Laboratories.

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We accept applications from undergraduate students in their sophomore through junior years majoring in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials science or ceramics. Students at 2-year and community colleges are also eligible if they have been admitted to a degree status institution in the majors listed above. The program begins May 26th and ends August 1st (10 week period). Students will receive a stipend of $4,000 and a travel allowance up to $500. The program also provides apartment-style housing at UNM, as well as many fun activities for the students. Students MUST be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

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Students will be responsible for their, food and household items.  Housing is provided at UNM's Student Resident Center.  Internet access from your dorm room is available.  Students will work in one of the project areas working with UNM faculty and national laboratory scientists.  Field trips to local industry and national laboratories will be part of the summer program, as well as social & cultural activities. 



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International Research Opportunities in Germany and Denmark


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Opportunities to attend a national conference after Summer REU program