Research Experiences for Undergraduates: Environmental Science and Engineering at Clarkson University

方案编号：9732294 PI：Powers University：克拉克森U 摘要 建议在克拉克森大学环境科学与工程领域建立本科生研究经验（REU）网站。 这个为期三年的计划将带来11名优秀的本科生在校园进行为期10周的密集夏季研究经验。 REU Site计划的目标是：1）为传统上在环境科学和工程领域代表性不足的学生提供（妇女和少数民族）有机会进行独立研究; 2）向这些学生讲授进行合理研究的过程以及研究在解决环境问题方面的重要性;以及，3）让学生了解研究生院的重要性，因为它是教育管道中不可或缺的一部分，有助于学生在应用和基础研究领域取得成功。 该计划的主要组成部分将是完成多相环境系统领域的研究项目。 本科生将被分配到一个更大的研究项目的一个独立的方面，并将与土木与环境工程，化学和生物学系的研究生和教师合作完成他们的项目。 学生将根据学生的兴趣和能力以及教师的具体需求与这些教师相匹配。 将强调研究成果的传播;所有学生将参加研究小组会议，撰写报告，并在全校本科生研究研讨会上介绍他们的工作。 一系列研讨会，涵盖了有关进行健全的研究和研究生院的问题将增加一些广度，以学生的经验。 该计划的最后一部分将是几个社区建设活动，旨在促进学生之间的凝聚力，并提高他们属于一个多元文化群体的赞赏。 对计划的评估将包括对我们的计划进行持续评估和改进，以确保实现既定目标。

Proposal No.: 9732294 PI: Powers University: Clarkson U ABSTRACT It is proposed that a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site be established at Clarkson University in the area of environmental science and engineering. This three-year program will bring eleven outstanding undergraduate students on campus for a 10-week intensive summer research experience. The objectives of the REU Site program will be: 1) to provide students who are traditionally underrepresented in environmental science and engineering (women and minorities) with an opportunity to conduct independent research; 2) to teach these students about the process of conducting sound research and the importance of research in solving environmental problems; and, 3) to expose students to the importance of graduate school as an integral part of the educational pipeline leading to successful careers in applied and basic research. The primary component of the program will be the completion of a research project in the area of multiphase environmental systems. Undergraduates will be assigned a self-contained aspect of a larger research project and will work with graduate students and faculty in the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, and Biology to complete their project. Students will be matched with these faculty based on the interests and abilities of the students and the specific needs of the faculty. Dissemination of the research results will be emphasized; all students will participate in research group meetings, write a report, and present their work at a University-wide undergraduate research symposium. A seminar series that covers issues related to conducting sound research and graduate school will add some breadth to the students'experiences. The final component of the program will be several community-building activities designed to foster cohesiveness among the students and enhance their appreciation for belonging to a multicultural group. Assessment of the program will i nclude continual evaluation and improvement of our program to ensure the stated objectives are achieved.