The NNIN REU Program at Washington University in St. Louis
provides an excellent opportunity for undergraduates to explore nanotechnology through hands-on research. The multi-disciplinary emphasis at Washington University's School
of Engineering encourages a holistic approach to nanotechnology development, including
the consideration of its impact on environment, health, safety, and broader societal dimensions. The Nano Research Facility (NRF) and Research Labs are available
for REU interns to engage in nanotech research for future career development. The
NRF is a shared engineering core facility that serves as a vibrant learning environment and fosters interactions among users from various disciplines through its training courses and collaborations. Additionally, research laboratories are available for
individual projects that address applications for nanotechnology in public health,
environment, and biomedical science. The intellectual merit of research activities underpins the foundation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and covers a broad spectrum of disciplines in nanotechnology. We will offer research themes in the areas that include Synthesis of Nanomaterials -- the bottom up approach to nanofabrication; Nanotoxicity -- nanotechnology in the context of public health and environment; and Nanomedicine -- putting nanotech to work for biomedical research. The REU interns will live on campus and interact with other groups of undergraduates who perform summer research. We are confident that our program will offer an exciting research experience through a pathway called the “Wash U Way” -- referring to a culture of readiness to help and collaborate across disciplines and across schools at Washington University in St. Louis.