REU Site: Sustainable Aerospace and Marine Polymer Composites

本科生研究体验(REU)网站专注于开发用于下一代航空航天、海洋和国防部件的轻质、高能效聚合物复合材料。每年将招收10名学生，在聚合物和高性能材料学院进行为期10周的暑期研究体验。建议的研究活动大致可分为三个方面：(1)高性能聚合物复合材料基质的合成，(2)复合材料的力学测试和性能，(3)添加填料或纳米添加剂以改善材料的性能。商业和国家都需要开发高性能、轻质的材料来提高燃料效率和耐腐蚀性。这个REU网站为REU参与者提供了访问最先进的设施以在关键领域进行基础研究的机会。本科生参加一个全面的研究和专业发展计划，鼓励他们追求科学和工程事业。该奖项由美国国家科学基金会材料研究和化学部门共同资助。

This Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site focuses on development of lightweight, energy efficient polymer composite materials to be used in next-generation aerospace, marine and defense components. Ten students will be recruited annually for a 10-week summer research experience at the School of Polymers and High Performance Materials. The proposed research activities can be broadly classified into three general areas: (1) Synthesis of high performance polymer composite matrices, (2) Mechanical testing and performance of composites, and (3) Addition of fillers or nano-additives for material property enhancement.There is a commercial and national need to develop high performance, lightweight materials for increased fuel efficiency and corrosion resistance. This REU Site provides REU participants access to state-of-the-art facilities to pursue fundamental research in critical areas. Undergraduate students participate in a comprehensive research and professional development program that encourages them to pursue scientific and engineering careers.This award is co-funded by the NSF Divisions of Materials Research and of Chemistry.