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Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Chemistry Pathways to Building Functional Materials

University of Texas Dallas
Richardson , United States
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Start Date
2026-05-27
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
10 weeks
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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Chemical Engineering | Chemistry | Materials Science
Area of study
Engineering | Natural Science
Education type
On campus
Course Language
English
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Program start dateApplication deadline
2026-05-27-
2027-05-27-
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Program Overview

Introduction to the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program

The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site award at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) supports the training of 8 students for 10 weeks during the summers. This program is funded by the Division of Chemistry and focuses on materials chemistry involving chemical synthesis, material characterization, and semiconductor technologies.


About the Program

The REU program at UTD is designed to provide participants with collaborative research projects and professional development and ethics training. The program aims to broaden participation in STEM fields, with a focus on science communication and preparation for graduate school or industrial careers. Through independent research projects and workshop and seminar series, participants will gain exposure to chemistry research in semiconductor technology and clean room techniques.


Research Areas

The REU program will focus on the following research areas:


  • Improved chemical processes for the synthesis of organic and inorganic functional materials and biomaterials
  • Fabricating and testing devices in the UTD clean room facility
  • Improved organic semiconducting materials
  • Dynamic covalent chemistry in 3D printing
  • Hybrid perovskites for neutron detection
  • Preparation of metal nanoparticles for bio-applications
  • Dynamics of protein-nucleic acid complexes

Program Details

The program is supported by the Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC) and will provide participants with the opportunity to give a presentation at the TECHCON Conference organized by the SRC. The Summer 2026 REU program at UTD will run from May 27th, 2026, to July 31st, 2026.


School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

The University of Texas at Dallas offers a range of programs through its School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, including:


  • Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry and Biochemistry
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Physics
  • Science and Mathematics Education
  • Sustainable Earth Systems Sciences
  • UTeach Dallas
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