REU Site: Nanoscale Science and Engineering for Materials Processing and Systems

REU 网站：材料加工和系统的纳米科学与工程

• 批准号: 0453404
• 负责人: John Moosbrugger
• 金额: $ 24.97万
• 依托单位: Clarkson University
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 2005
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2005-07-01 至 2009-06-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=0453404&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: REU; Site; Nanoscale; Science; Engineering

Abstract for Moosbrugger, EEC-0453404:This award establishes a three-year at Clarkson University focusing on the theme Nanoscale Science and Engineering for Materials Systems and Materials Processing. During this ten-week summer program, the twelve participating undergraduates conduct self-contained research projects, mentored by faculty from the Chemistry, Mechanical and Aeronautical, and Chemical Engineering departments. Projects range in scope from polymer synthesis to the study and control of motion of nanoparticles on surfaces. The program includes several additional activities designed to expose students to topics associated with nanoscale materials science and engineering as well as important issues associated with their professional development, particularly focused on the research enterprise and promotion of graduate studies. The objectives of the program are to expose undergraduate students, especially those from underrepresented groups, to scientific and engineering research in an area of national priority; to promote graduate-level study in science and engineering among participating students and their cohort; to build self-confidence and self-esteem among participating students to encourage exploration and risk taking; to promote acceptance of multidisciplinary research activity among participating students and academic researchers; to promote the acquisition of skills necessary for scientific inquiry and engineering synthesis among participating students as well as the ethics of professional service and dissemination of knowledge; and to transform student perspectives, such that they view themselves as potential graduate students. The research experience is built around projects that are mentored by experienced faculty. The projects are augmented with a nanoscale-materials engineering and science symposium, workshops on communicating research results, graduate-studies workshops, conference-style presentations and papers by students, and collegial activities (both technical and social), such as plant trips, community-building workshops, and cultural and recreational events. The program is designed to focus undergraduate research on an area identified as a national priority, thus providing an excellent platform for promoting graduate study among participating students. Proposed projects all fit within established research programs, and they focus on either materials processing or materials-systems issues where alteration and/or exploitation of structure at the nanoscale is critical for achieving technological advances. Recruitment efforts are directed toward achieving a diverse group of student participants. This is accomplished by focusing recruitment efforts on students from demographic groups that are traditionally underrepresented in science and engineering, with priority placed on reaching students who are women, African-American, Native American, and Hispanic. Special attention is given to creating an environment that promotes and embraces diversity throughout program activities. This site is supported by the Department of Defense in partnership with the NSF REU program.

穆斯布鲁格，欧洲经济共同体-0453404：该奖项在克拉克森大学设立了一个为期三年的课程，重点是材料系统和材料加工的纳米科学和工程主题。在这个为期十周的暑期计划中，12名参与的本科生在化学、机械、航空和化学工程系的教员的指导下进行自给自足的研究项目。项目范围从聚合物合成到研究和控制纳米颗粒在表面的运动。该计划包括几个额外的活动，旨在让学生接触与纳米材料科学和工程相关的主题，以及与他们的专业发展相关的重要问题，特别是侧重于研究事业和促进研究生学习。该方案的目标是让本科生，特别是来自代表性不足的群体的本科生接触国家优先领域的科学和工程研究；在参与学生及其同龄人中促进研究生水平的科学和工程研究；在参与学生中建立自信和自尊，鼓励探索和冒险；促进参与学生和学术研究人员接受多学科研究活动；促进参与学生获得科学探究和工程综合所需的技能，以及专业服务和知识传播的道德；改变学生的观点，使他们将自己视为潜在的研究生。研究经验是围绕由经验丰富的教师指导的项目而建立的。这些项目还包括纳米材料工程和科学专题讨论会、关于交流研究成果的讲习班、研究生讲习班、学生的会议形式的演讲和论文，以及(技术和社会的)联合活动，如工厂旅行、社区建设讲习班以及文化和娱乐活动。该项目旨在将本科生的研究重点放在一个被确定为国家重点领域的领域，从而为参与其中的学生提供一个促进研究生学习的极好平台。提议的项目都符合既定的研究计划，它们要么专注于材料加工，要么专注于材料系统问题，在这些问题中，纳米级结构的改变和/或开发对于实现技术进步至关重要。招聘工作的目标是实现学生参与者的多样化。这是通过将招生努力集中在传统上在科学和工程领域代表性不足的人口群体中的学生来实现的，优先考虑接触到女性、非裔美国人、美洲原住民和西班牙裔学生。在整个计划活动中，特别注意创造一个促进和拥抱多样性的环境。该网站由国防部与NSF REU计划合作提供支持。