REU Participant 

The Princeton Institute for the Science and Technology of Materials (PRISM) and the Princeton Center for Complex Materials (PCCM) are sponsoring research opportunities for undergraduates in disciplines related to Materials Science summer of 2010. Potential projects span a broad range of topics under the guidance of faculty from the departments of Physics, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Civil and Environmental Engineering. The research topics are chosen each year to complement the research of faculty associated with the Princeton Center for Complex Materials.

Mrs. Wandee Brennan (Ventura College) worked on Coatings for delayed-release in basic solution	Ms. Katherine Carrasquillo (University of Puerto Rico - Humacao) worked on Modifying Chalcogenide Using Gold Nanoparticles	Ms. Danielle Haynes (Clark Atlanta University) worked on Surface Science Investigation of Corrosion Processes

The REU program is principally focused on providing students with the opportunity to carry out research at the forefront of materials science and engineering.  A listing of suggested research topics with brief descriptions may be found at Suggested Research Projects from Summer 2010.  In addition, we provide a proactive educational program consisting of short courses and lectures, designed to introduce students to the grand challenges of materials research.

Shannon Greco
REU Coordinator