There are only 4 short weeks until the application deadline! We are especially reaching out at this time to students who are female and who come from underrepresented backgrounds including disabled students, low income students, and ethnic and racial minority students.

For undergrads interested in cutting edge research, the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Program in Nanotechnology at UMass Amherst might be for you. The ten week lab-and-learning experience will give you a head start on a career that is truly at the forefront of knowledge–nanotechnology! Please forward this announcement on to all those who might be interested. Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

Space is limited so apply today!

– Ten week program: May 28 – August 4, 2012
– Free housing in our newest dorms
– Free travel to and from campus
– Competitive stipend ($3600-$5000)
– Application deadline is Feb 29, 2012
http://www.umass.edu/massnanotech/SURE.htm

The most relevant undergraduate majors for the SURE Program include:
Chemical Engineering,
Chemistry
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Mechanical & Industrial Engineering
Physics
Polymer Science & Engineering.

Sincerely yours,
Michael Westort, SURE Program Coordinator
mwestort@research.umass.edu