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Research Experience for Undergraduates - REU


REU at EMSI - SUMMER 2008

May 27 August 02, 2008


This REU site provides participants with the opportunity to pursue research related to understanding the molecular-scale controls on contaminant transport in geologic systems. It will involve ten weeks of lab work at the University of Notre Dame, culminating in a REU forum in which all participants will present results of their studies.

The REU site is limited to nine (9) students and is an experimental research opportunity. Application for 2008 REU program will be open by January 2008.

The REU program is sponsored by the EMSI, based in the Department of Civil Engineering and Geological Sciences at the University of Notre Dame. The Institute brings together scientists and engineers with expertise in a wide range of environmental sciences, and students are offered a truly interdisciplinary research environment. The scientific mission of the Institute is to provide a molecular-scale understanding of heavy-metal (Cd, Cu, Pb) and actinide (U, Np) interactions with nano- and micro-particles (bacteria, natural organic matter, mineral colloids, etc.) in the environment, and to determine how these particles affect contaminant transport in geologic systems. The Institute integrates traditional macroscopic and microscopic techniques with state-of-the-art molecular-scale approaches such as x-ray absorption spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy, and molecular dynamics modeling. The Institute maintains an extremely well-equipped analytical facility in Fitzpatrick Hall, and together with the CEST, offers powerful approaches for studying molecular-scale environmental geochemistry.

Stipend

Each student involved in the REU program receives a $4500 stipend (assuming completion of all facets of the REU program), and housing will be provided through the University of Notre Dame dorm system.

 
Research Experience for Teachers - RET
There is an opportunity for area school teachers to do research in our EMSI facility. EMSI runs an eight-week RET program in the summer. Each teacher involved in the RET program will receive a $5000 stipend (assuming completion of all facets of the RET program). Participants receive 1-3 credits at the third year graduate -level. Three teachers participated last two years (see pictures at RET-2005 and RET-2006). Online application for 2008 RET program is available now. Application deadline will be April 1, 2008. If you are interested in Physics, Chemistry or other Engineering field visit www.nd.edu/~ndrets.
Research Experience for School students- RES

EMSI conducts outreach on the high school level by recruiting area high school science students to do research in our facilities. Interested high school students are requested to apply online. Please make sure to have your science teacher send us a recommendation without which the application would not be considered complete. Click here for application form.

Forms

For REU

REU application-2008 (deadline - March 1, 2008)

Current status of former REU participants

REU survey-2006

For RET

RET application-2008 (deadline - April 2, 2008)

Registration for credits - RET

RET survey-2006

For school students

Work release / Intent to employ (The EMSI office will prepare the form for the student to collect in the office in person. This form upon completion must be presented by the student to the issuing officer in their school before a certificate will be issued. The student must bring the certificate to the EMSI office before he/she start their work at Notre Dame.)

Waiver, release and indemnification agreement for school students

RES application form

Travel related

Proposed travel form

Travel reimbursement form

Missing receipt affidavit

Employment related

Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 (Complete section 1 in page 2, print only that page, date & sign)

Authorization Agreement for Automatic Deposits (Complete, print, date & sign)

Form W-4 (Complete bottom half of page 1, print only that page, date & sign; employee keeps the top half)

Form WH-4 (Complete page 1, print only that page, date & sign)

Tax related

File Form IT-40RNR if you are a full-year resident of a reciprocal state. Reciprocal states are Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. All other out of state REU students file Form IT-40PNR. [EMSI is not responsible for any outcome. Always consult with an expert before you fiile your taxes.]