REU Site: Mechanics of Complex Materials

EEC-0630603本科生研究经验（REU）网站由国防部与NSF REU计划合作共同资助。该奖项为明尼苏达双城大学的REU网站提供支持。 将从美国各地招募10名学生，进行为期10周的当代力学研究暑期体验。学生将有机会在当代力学的广泛领域进行研究，从与一些最新材料（如自修复聚合物复合材料和纳米级半导体）相关的问题到更常见的材料（如沙子和粉末）。研究项目将是理论，计算和实验。该计划将为学生参与者提供学习如何进行技术演示的机会，并将提供讨论与科学研究和公共政策有关的伦理问题的机会。预计该计划将对各国产生更广泛的影响，以增加在美国大学，政府机构和私营部门组织从事研究相关职业的美国公民和永久居民的数量。

EEC-0630603 This Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site is co-funded by the Department of Defense in partnership with the NSF REU program. This award provides support for an REU Site at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Ten students will be recruited from throughout the U.S. for a ten-week summer experience in research related to contemporary mechanics. Students will have an opportunity to do research in broad areas of contemporary mechanics, from problems related to some of the newest materials such as self-healing polymer composites and nanoscale semiconductors to more common materials such as sand and powders. Research projects will be theoretical, computational, and experimental. The program will provide opportunities for student participants to learn how to give technical presentations and will provide opportunities for discussions on ethical issues related to scientific research and public policy. It is anticipated that this program will have a Broader Impact on the nations need to increase the number of U.S. citizens and permanent residents engaged in research-related careers at U.S. universities, government agencies, and in private-sector organizations.