REU Site in Chemistry at the University of Connecticut

康涅狄格大学化学 REU 网站

• 批准号: 1062946
• 负责人: Christian Brueckner
• 金额: $ 26.37万
• 依托单位: University of Connecticut
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 2011
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 2011-06-01 至 2015-05-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1062946&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: REU; Site; Chemistry; University; Connecticut

This award from the Division of Chemistry (CHE) supports a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site led by Christian Brueckner at the University of Connecticut. The research projects supported in this site are in a wide range of areas of chemistry. Undergraduates will be recruited to this site from regional colleges and universities that lack opportunities for undergraduate research. The site will continue a fruitful collaboration with students and faculty from Central Connecticut State University. The site will support eight undergraduate research students per summer in a ten week program. A sample of the projects that researchers will work on include: (1) the synthesis and study of protein-based (bacteriorhodopsin and variants) photovoltaic devices; (2) the synthesis of interesting pyrrole-modified porphyrins; (3) the synthesis and study of shape-memory polymer materials; (4) the development of biocatalytic nanomaterials for chemical applications; (5) the study of the many roles and mechanisms of carotenoids in photosynthetic processes; and (6) the study of the conversion of biomass into useful fuels and chemicals. In addition to conducting research during the summer, the students participating in this program will participate in a number of professional development activities, including training in scientific ethics and communication.Young scientists need exposure to modern research methods and tools as part of their training. This REU site aims to provide students without significant research experience a chance to conduct cutting-edge research in the chemical sciences with dedicated faculty mentors at this major university. The diverse student cohort participating in research at this site will be well-prepared for further study in the chemical sciences, and graduate school, with eventual employment as part of the country's technical workforce.

化学部（CHE）的这一奖项支持由康涅狄格大学的Christian Brueckner领导的本科生研究经验（REU）网站。 该网站支持的研究项目涉及化学的广泛领域。本科生将从缺乏本科生研究机会的地区学院和大学招募到这个网站。 该网站将继续与康涅狄格州中部州立大学的学生和教师进行富有成效的合作。 该网站将支持八个本科研究生每年夏天在一个为期十周的计划。 研究人员将开展的项目包括：（1）基于蛋白质的合成和研究（细菌视紫红质和变体）光伏器件;（2）有趣的吡咯修饰的卟啉的合成;（3）形状记忆聚合物材料的合成和研究;（4）化学应用的生物催化纳米材料的开发;（5）研究类胡萝卜素在光合作用过程中的许多作用和机制;（6）研究生物质转化为有用的燃料和化学品。 除了在夏季进行研究外，参加该计划的学生还将参加一些专业发展活动，包括科学道德和沟通方面的培训。年轻科学家需要接触现代研究方法和工具，作为培训的一部分。 这个REU网站旨在为没有重大研究经验的学生提供一个机会，在这个主要大学与专门的教师导师进行化学科学的前沿研究。 参与该研究中心研究的多样化学生群体将为进一步学习化学科学和研究生院做好充分准备，最终成为该国技术劳动力的一部分。