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We are looking for undergraduates with interests
in science and engineering to work in faculty laboratories at the
Penn State University Park Campus as part of the Center for Environmental
Kinetics Analysis (CEKA). Students work in the laboratories of internationally
renowned scientists and engineers (click
here for a list of CEKA faculty) in one of seven departments
(Chemistry,
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Crop
and Soil Sciences, Civil
and Environmental Engineering, Geosciences,
Energy and Geo-Environmental
Engineering, and Material
Science and Engineering).
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Highlights of the 2009 CEKA Summer REU
Students for the 2009 CEKA REU arrived on campus June 6th, 2009. The students are currently working with their advisors on their summer projects. Some of the research issues involve acidmine drainage (AMD),surfacereactions on silicas using NMR as well as characterization of fungal enzymes.
We have identified significant questions related
to environmental kinetics that could be uniquely addressed using
our expertise to guide students in pioneering work. The summer undergrad
program offers the opportunity for independent research under the
guidance of CEKA faculty. Undergrad participants experience the
type of relationship that exists between grad students and their
advisors. Students are expected to work 40 hours per week on their
research. Both faculty advisors and grad students are available
to the students to provide insight and guidance.
CEKA REU students receive wages plus room and board.
Travel expenses are the responsibility of the student. During the
8-week program, the summer interns participate in field trips, professional
development seminars and a mini-symposium where they present their
research. Students also have the opportunity to participate in social
activities with scholars from other REU programs on campus.
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