Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program

A MIMER team consists of a network of researchers with diverse backgrounds in engineering, physics, applied physics, chemistry, and industry, researching a topic of common interest in Materials Science.  The central theme is the study of structure-property relationships of surfaces and interfaces using atomic-scale fabrication and imaging techniques. A major objective of the program is to expose undergraduates, teachers and graduate students to all aspects of a research project and to prove the synergistic capabilities of an interdisciplinary research team. Outcomes of the project include a student-conducted seminar, a classroom module, and a web page for the MRSEC site.

A MIMER team-based summer research program is offered in parallel with the CRISP Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. Two REU programs are offered by CRISP: the CRISP REU Fellowship (Yale SURF residential) and the CRISP REU @ SCSU Fellowship (non-residential).  Other MIMER activities offered to undergraduates include mini courses in atomic scale visualization (scanning electron, transmission electron and atomic force microscopy); academic year research experiences, participation in regional and international professional meetings, career counseling in Materials Science.

The CRISP REU is an eight week summer research experience. Students will participate in collaborative research projects taking place in both Yale and Southern laboratories.  MIMER activities will be offered to all participants with several students becoming MIMER team members.

The CRISP curriculum development component includes courses designed to enhance science/engineering literacy for humanities students. 

For more information about these programs, please contact: Dr. Christine Broadbridge, Education Director, or, Jackie Garofano, Education and Outreach Coordinator.