REU Site: Opportunities in Chemistry at the University of North Texas

化学部（CHE）的这一奖项支持了由Angela K. Wilson和Robby A.彼得罗斯在北德克萨斯大学的三个夏天，从2010年开始。 该网站将支持八名学生每年夏天在一个为期十周的计划。 大部分的研究项目集中在计算化学的主题。 示例项目包括：（1）包埋复合方法的开发（Wilson）;（2）用于靶向药物递送的蛋白质修饰纳米颗粒的组合合成（彼得罗斯）;（3）末端金属碳化物络合物的计算研究（Cundari）;（4）拯救的物理化学研究（Acree）;（5）有机金属配合物的电子结构和反应活性的计算（Borden）;（6）计算精确的电子势能面，以更好地理解快速气相反应，如发生在化学气相沉积中的那些（马歇尔）;（7）感兴趣的小分子的微波光谱的获取和分析（Cooke）;和（8）银纳米颗粒的合成和性质的研究（Omary）。 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，包括量子化学“训练营”，工业外展旅行以及技术写作和科学道德方面的指导。 青年科学家需要接触现代研究方法和工具，作为其培训的一部分。 这个REU网站的目的是提供计算化学前沿的研究培训，以显着数量的学生谁否则可能没有这个机会。 在该研究中心参与研究的多元化学生群体将为研究生院和最终作为国家技术劳动力的一部分就业做好充分准备。

This award from the Division of Chemistry (CHE) supports a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site led by Angela K. Wilson and Robby A. Petros at the University of North Texas for three summers, commencing in 2010. The site will support eight students per summer in a ten week program. The majority of the research projects focus on topics in computational chemistry. Sample projects include: (1) the development of embedded composite methods (Wilson); (2) the combinatorial synthesis of protein-decorated nanoparticles for potential use in targeted drug-delivery (Petros); (3) the computational study of terminal metal carbide complexes (Cundari); (4) the physicochemical study of salvation (Acree); (5) the computation of electronic structure and reactivity in organometallic complexes (Borden); (6) the computation of accurate electronic potential energy surfaces to develop a better understanding of fast gas-phase reactions, like those taking place in chemical vapor deposition (Marshall); (7) the acquisition and analysis of microwave spectra of interesting small molecules (Cooke); and (8) studies of the synthesis and properties of silver nanoparticles (Omary). In addition to conducting research during the summer, the students participating in this program will participate in a number of professional development activities, including a quantum chemistry "Bootcamp," industrial outreach trips, and instruction in technical writing and scientific ethics. Young scientists need exposure to modern research methods and tools as part of their training. This REU site aims to provide cutting-edge research training in computational chemistry to a significant number of students who might not otherwise have this opportunity. The diverse student cohort participating in research at this site will be well-prepared for graduate school, and eventual employment as part of the country's technical workforce.