Dear Dr. Smith,

My name is David Lee and I’m a third-year chemistry major at Arizona State University. While completing both my introductory and upper-level coursework, I’ve developed a passion for science and am extremely interested in pursuing independent research as an undergraduate. Personally, I am especially interested in nanotechnology. Recently I read your 2017 papers on the potential applications of graphene and became fascinated by your work. In particular, I found it amazing that graphene can be utilized to make flexible, transparent solar cells that can turn virtually any surface into a source of electrical power. If possible, I would be honored to work on a long-term project in your lab. Would you be interested in including me as part of your research team? My résumé is attached in case you are interested. I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you,

David Lee