The Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory (MSEL) and the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR) offer a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This program is designed to provide hands-on research experience in ceramics, metallurgy, polymers, and condensed matter science.
Available research opportunities in the MSEL/NCNR program include:
- Structural and Magnetic Properties of Nanomaterials
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- Properties of Hydrogen in Metals
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- Processing and Micromagnetics of Thin Magnetic Films
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- Electronic Packaging and Interconnection
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- Casting of Multicomponent Aerospace Alloys
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- Electronic and Magnetic Ceramics
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- Intelligent Processing of Materials
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- Neutron characterization of new materials
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- Mechanical Properties of Ceramics
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- Polymer Blends and Processing
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- Dental and Medical Materials
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- Synchrotron Radiation Characterization
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- Characterization of Protein-lipid and multi-subunit protein complexes
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- Thermophysical Properties of Materials at High Temperatures
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- Thin Ceramic Film Characterization
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- Characterization of DNA-binding proteins
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- Performance of Materials in Corrosive Media
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- Phase Equilibria Determination
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- Structure and dynamics of complex fluids
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- Scanning Acoustic Microscopy
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- Characterization of Colloid systems
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- Process Sensing and Modeling
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- Solder Interconnect Engineering
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- Characterization of Membrane phases
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..and many others
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The Fellowship will include a $4,000 stipend for the 11 week period, in addition to travel and housing allowances. Applications must be submitted by the school; e.g., by a faculty member or other appropriate administrative staff.
In addition to "SURFing the Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory/NIST Center for Neutron Research" program there is also a SURF program in each of the other NIST Laboratories. Check out the Main NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) homepage.
Student Eligibility Criteria
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Intent to pursue a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering or related field
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GPA of 3.0/4.0, or better
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Must be U. S. citizen or permanent resident
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Two letters of recommendation, student transcript, and letter of intent/personal statement
Program Features
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SURFers work directly with NIST Research Advisors
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SURFers participate in a weekly research seminar program
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Students are encouraged to present their research results at national meetings
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SURFers are encouraged to pursue their Ph.D. degree
Download an application and information packet then print out the required forms or call Anita Sweigert at (301)975-4200, e-mail: anita.sweigert@nist.gov.
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program
