USM Chemistry REU

Sensing and Assembly Based on Non-covalent Interactions

2021 Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
Chemistry and Biochemistry
The University of Southern Mississippi

Funded by NSF, this “Sensing and assembly based on non-covalent interactions” program will provide the participating REU students an extensive 10-week summer Chemistry and Biochemistry research experience (May 24th – July 30th) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM). This program will also provide professional trainings and workshops and conclude with a research symposium.

Main research thrusts:

•  Assembly of macromolecules and proteins
•  Ultra-sensitive and quantitative detection
•  Asymmetric synthesis of bioactive molecules and their applications in biochemistry

Benefits:

•  $5,000 stipend
• Housing and meal plan provided
• Travel assistance

Who should apply:

• Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
• Current undergraduate students who have completed at least their freshman year but have not graduated, majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Strong academic record with a desire to conduct research; GPA > 2.8.
• Students from underrepresented groups in STEM (women, NSF-defined underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities) and students from community colleges or other academic institutions with limited research opportunities, are especially encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

• The application deadline is March 1^st, 2021.

• Please apply online. 

  https://www.cognitoforms.com/UniversityOfSouthernMississippi2/USMChemREU

Faculty participants: To visit individual research group websites, please go to:

https://www.usm.edu/mathematics-natural-sciences/research.php

• Matthew G. Donahue (Organic chemistry)
• Song Guo (Physical and materials chemistry)
• Faqing Huang (RNA chemistry)
• Jacques J. Kessl (Biochemistry)
• Wujian Miao (Sensors based on Electrochemistry, Electrocatalysts)
• Julie Pigza (Organic Chemistry, Organocatalysis)
• Vijay Rangachari (Biophysical chemistry)
• Karl J. Wallace (Inorganic and Supramolecular Chemistry)
   

Contact:

For more information about this program, please contact program director:

Dr. Song Guo: Song.GuoFREEMississippi