Clarkson University is offering a Research Experience for Undergraduates

Clarkson University is offering a Research Experience for Undergraduates program sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF). This program in Environmental Sciences and Engineering has a theme of "Advancing Sustainable Systems and Environmental Technologies to Serve Humanity (ASSETs to Serve Humanity)". Students of diverse backgrounds will come together for a 10-week intensive summer research experience, professional development, and graduate student preparation. The program incorporates professional development and multidisciplinary research activities in three focus areas: (1) sustainable energy and infrastructure for the built environment, (2) sensing, identifying, and mitigating emerging pollutants and other risks, and (3) transformation of social policy: infrastructure, energy, and environment. Students will be provided with a generous stipend; a travel allowance; field trips focused on the REU theme; workshops related to sustainable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and sensors; and other professional development opportunities. More information and an on-line application are available at www.clarkson.edu/reu. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2011.