Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Chemistry at the University of Rochester

University Of Rochester, Rochester NY

Investigators

Abstract

This Chemistry Division award supports continuation of a Research Experiences for Undergraduates site at the University of Rochester. The project is being directed by Drs. Thomas Krugh and William Jones and over the period 2000 - 2002 will support 30 undergraduate students and 15 high school teachers in 8 - 10 weeks each of full time research as a member of an established research team. Each participant will be assigned a specific research problem and a graduate student or postdoctoral mentor to provide day-to-day advice. Participants will meet weekly with colleagues to discuss their research and to analyze ethical issues in science. Mini courses on contemporary research in chemistry and its applications, careers in science and post-graduate science education will complement the research program. Participants will be required to present their results orally and in writing to develop their communications skills.