The University of Louisville J.B. Speed School of Engineering welcomes students this summer to join our research experience for undergraduates in the field of Micro/Nano/Additive Manufacturing.
Our Mission
This Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program at the University of Louisville trains a diverse cohort of interdisciplinary STEM students in the field of Advanced Manufacturing, with a special emphasis on micro/nano-manufacturing and additive manufacturing (i.e. 3D printing). Through structured hands-on micro/nano/additive training classes, personalized independent research projects, professional faculty mentorship, student professional development, and exposure to a wide variety of applications in the fields of health, medicine, defense, security, energy, wearables, and manufacturing, we provide an encouraging program that educates and trains our next generation. Furthermore, our 10-week program supplements undergraduates with technical experiences, a wide variety of educational seminars & workshops, and programs to improve their oral/written communication skills, including presenting their own research findings at 3 professional conferences.
INNOVATIONS
REU Cohort 2021’s Home Made Video - How to Create a Microfluidic Device
GENERAL INFORMATION
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO ENROLL:
College undergraduate students in the non-traditional fields of Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Bio-Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Medicine and Biology.
PROGRAM START AND END DATES:
May 27th to August 6th, 2025
PROGRAM LENGTH:
10 weeks plus a 3 Day Conference* hosted by the NNCI at University of San Diego in San Diego, CA.
(*) The 2024 NNCI REU Convocation Conference will start Sunday August 3rd and end August 5th. Travel funds and arrangements will be provided by our program.
PROGRAM TYPE:
Residential (housing and stipends ($6,000 per student) provided) - Meals not provided
LOCATION:
Micro/Nano Technology Center, Conn Center, AMIST, LARRI and other laboratory facilities at the University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
OBJECTIVES
Build a strong sense of community and togetherness so the student cohort benefits from the talents, challenges and perspective of the others.
Train all students about micro/nanotechnology, additive manufacturing, SEM/optical microscopy, and safety.
Provide each student with a successful independent research experience.
Provide a formal Professional Development and Critical Thinking program.
Encourage graduate education.
Obtain impressive student products such as conference presentations and journal publications.
Effectively disseminate the results to the public.
EXPECTATIONS
THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE IMPACT-NG REU EXPECTATIONS OF BEHAVIOR to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all participants as well as our Policies and procedures approved by the University of Louisville Board of Trustees can be found on the following links:
University's Code of Conduct
The Redbook
University of Louisville's Discriminatory Harassment Policy
“My mentor was brilliant at helping me get through the ten weeks and progress in my research. The planned social activities were very welcoming. Cleanroom experience was extremely interesting.”
