REU Site: Materials for Society

The objective of this Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site at Boise State University is to provide an intensive research-team experience with state-of-the-art facilities while exploring activities within the theme materials for society. Mentors from various disciplines work with students to develop skills needed to excel in academic and industrial research environments, where interdisciplinary teams are standard.  Students ultimately present their results at the annual summer research conference.

Cost for Students to Participate

There is no cost to REU Program participants! Students selected to participate in the REU receive a $700 stipend per week. Housing, including a  living allowance, is also provided on the Boise State campus. A limited number of travel bursaries are also available for out-of-state participants (not available to students who live within a 100 mile radius of Boise State University). 

Research Projects

Projects generally fall into one or more of four broad categories:

1. Energy generation (e.g., nuclear materials,)

2. Energy storage (e.g., sodium-ion batteries)

3. Energy conservation (e.g., self-assembly, 2D electronics)

4. Societal challenges associated with materials processing/modeling/characterization (e.g., semi-empirical modeling)

These research and educational activities are supported by the National Science Foundation, Office of Special Programs, Division of Materials Research.