Research Experiences for Undergraduates REU Site at Kent State University: Liquid Crystals - Synthetic and Natural Systems

化学系奖支持肯特州立大学2004-2006年夏季的本科生研究经验(REU)网站。材料研究部为这个网站提供资金。Arne Gericke是网站总监，Robert J.Tweig是联合PI。该网站将为9名学生提供为期10周的研究体验。该网站的主题是“液晶--合成和自然系统”。这一跨学科项目的目标是提供以化学为核心的综合学习体验，同时无缝地跨越材料科学、生物学和化学物理的学科边界。来自化学系和液晶研究所的15名教员将担任研究导师。每周研讨会、洁净室培训、撰写报告和参加夏末本科生研究研讨会将补充研究活动。招生将针对俄亥俄州和邻近州研究项目有限的较小大学，来自代表人数不足的群体的学生，以及有特殊情况的学生。该计划将通过入学、离职和离职后调查、非正式面试和导师评估进行评估。

The Chemistry Division award supports a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site at Kent State University for the summers of 2004-2006. The Division of Materials Research cofunds this site. Arne Gericke is the site director and Robert J. Tweig is the co-PI. This site will provide research experiences for 9 students for 10 weeks each summer. The theme of this site is "Liquid Crystals - Synthetic and Natural Systems. The objective of this interdisciplinary program is to provide a comprehensive learning experience that has chemistry at its core and yet seamlessly crosses the disciplinary boundaries of materials science, biology and chemical physics. Fifteen faculty from the Department of Chemistry and the Liquid Crystal Institute will serve as research mentors. Weekly seminars, clean room training, report writing and participation in the end-of-summer undergraduate research symposium will supplement the research activities. Recruitment will target smaller colleges in Ohio and neighboring states with limited research programs, students from underrepresented groups, and students with special circumstances. The program will be evaluated from entrance, exit and post-departure surveys, informal interviews and mentor assessments.