REU Site: Multidisciplinary Research for Undergraduates in Nanomaterials for Energy and Biological Applications

印第安纳大学-普渡大学印第安纳波利斯分校（IUPUI）的本科生研究体验（REU）现场项目，能源和生物应用纳米材料本科生多学科研究，专注于能源和生物应用纳米材料，将为不同的本科生提供独特的沉浸式研究体验，融入培训和专业发展规划。纳米技术代表了一个令人兴奋的多学科主题，处于基于发现的科学的前沿，非常适合来自广泛STEM学科的本科研究人员。在IUPUI，集成纳米系统发展研究所（INDI）提供了一个协作环境，本科生将面临纳米材料研究项目的挑战，范围从先进生物学到能源储存和发电。INDI的教师导师遍布工程与技术学院、科学学院、医学院和牙科学院。这种合作氛围不仅鼓励广泛的思考和深度学习，而且还展示了纳米技术的广度，同时提高了沟通技巧，解决问题的能力，以及学生在不同研究人员社区中工作的能力。该网站的目标是提供一个以研究为基础的暑期课程，旨在为学生灌输信心和资源，以便在未来的高级学位课程和职业生涯中追求和超越，该网站专注于将前沿科学与研讨会结合起来，从公开演讲和职业选择到研究生入学和GRE准备。此外，IUPUI现有的nsf资助的教师研究体验（RET）和学生和教师创新技术体验（ITEST）项目为REU学生提供了独特的机会，让他们与来自周边大都市、高需求学区的K-12教师和学生互动，这将增强RET开发的产品（学习模块），并积极影响/激励高中生考虑STEM本科课程。在三年内，REU网站将：1)每年招收10名本科生，其中大多数来自代表性不足的群体，来自研究机会和研究生项目有限的大学和社区学院，参加暑期项目，这将激发他们对学术研究和高等教育的兴趣；2)利用纳米材料的多学科性质来影响STEM领域的学生，培养在学术研究中取得成功所需的技能；3)努力在参与者中建立强大的专业属性，包括强大的沟通技巧以及与STEM研究相关的道德行为和社会责任；4)提供令人兴奋和相关的研究课题，同时培养对需要高级学位的职业轨迹的渴望。建议的REU-site的组织结构将有助于满足这些目标并确保计划的成功。招生和多样性将通过与当地和国家本科大学/社区学院建立合作伙伴关系来实现，并提供有限的研究项目。此外，IUPUI提供了一个校园范围内的基础设施，本科生暑期，学年的研究机会，并为研究生院规划，职业发展和促进终身主动学习奠定了坚实的基础。

This Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site Program, Multidisciplinary Research for Undergraduates in Nanomaterials for Energy and Biological Applications, at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI), focused on nanomaterials for energy and biological applications will provide a diverse cohort of undergraduate students with a unique and immersive research experience infused with training and professional development programming. Nanotechnology represents an exciting and multidisciplinary topic at the forefront of discovery-based science, and is well-suited to accommodate undergraduate researchers from a broad range of STEM disciplines. At IUPUI, the Integrated Nanosystems Development Institute (INDI) provides a collaborative environment where undergraduates will be challenged with nanomaterials research projects ranging from advanced biology to energy storage and generation. Faculty mentors within INDI span the Schools of Engineering & Technology, Science, Medicine, and Dentistry. This collaborative atmosphere not only encourages broad thinking and deep learning, but also showcases the breadth of nanotechnology while enhancing communication skills, problem solving, and students' ability to work within a diverse community of researchers. With the goal of offering a research-based summer program designed to instill students with the confidence and resources to pursue and excel in future advanced degree programs and professional careers, this site focuses on engagement that combines cutting-edge science with workshops that range from public speaking and career options to graduate school admissions and GRE preparation. In addition, IUPUI's existing NSF-funded Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) and Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) programs allow unique opportunities for REU students to interact with K-12 teachers and students from surrounding metropolitan, high-needs school districts which will enhance RET-developed products (learning modules) and positively impact/inspire high school students to consider undergraduate programs in STEM. Over three years, this REU Site will: 1) Annually recruit 10 undergraduate students, a majority from underrepresented groups, from universities and community colleges with limited research opportunities and graduate programming, to participate in a summer program that will jumpstart their interest in academic research and higher learning; 2) Utilize the multidisciplinary nature of nanomaterials to impact students from across STEM fields and develop the skills needed to succeed in academic research; 3) work to establish strong professional attributes within participants, including strong communication skills as well as ethical behavior and societal responsibilities pertaining to STEM research; and 4) provide exciting and relevant research topics while cultivating a desire for career trajectories requiring advanced degrees. The organizational structure of the proposed REU-site will aid in meeting these goals and ensuring program success. Student recruitment and diversity will be achieved through established partnerships with local and national undergraduate-serving universities/community colleges with limited research offerings. In addition, IUPUI provides a campus-wide infrastructure for undergraduate summer, academic-year research opportunities, and a solid foundation for graduate school planning, career development, and fostering lifelong active learning.