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| Are you considering an advanced degree after graduating? Please rate your interest. |
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| At present, what do you see yourself doing after you complete your education? Are you considering a career in Industry, Government, Academia, Medicine? |
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| Have you had any previous experience doing scientific research? If so, please tell us briefly what you worked on, when, where and with whom. |
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| In 50-100 words, describe your interest in nanotechnology and why you want to participate in the SURE Program in Nanotechnology this summer. |
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| To help us match you to available summer research projects in nanotechnology, please rank your top 5 choices from 1 (top) to 5. |
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| A. Optical Characterization of Nanomaterials
This project involves using laser spectroscopy techniques to characterize nanomaterials such as metal or semiconductor nanoparticles or organic nanoassemblies. - Prof. Marc Achermann, Physics |
| B. DNA-mediated Assembly of Nanoparticles
Nanoparticles will be functionalized with oligonucleotides. This project will investigate controlled aggregation of particles using various characterization techniques. - Prof. Surita R. Bhatia, Chemical Engineering |
| C. Materials for Renewable Energy
In this project, modern polymer synthesis methodologies are employed to create active layers for both proton exchange membrane fuel cells and light-harvesting organic-based photovoltaics. - Prof. E. Bryan Coughlin, Polymer Science & Engineering |
| D. Nanoscale Instabilities
This project combines nanoimprint lithography and elastic instability-driven patterning to define new surface morphologies that can respond to their environment. - Prof. Alfred Crosby, Polymer Science & Engineering |
| E. Nanoparticle Hierarchy
Using well-defined, custom-synthesized inorganic nanoparticles, this project explores the role of nanoscale structures on the physical properties of polymer-nanoparticle composite materials. - Prof. Alfred Crosby, Polymer Science & Engineering |
| F. Active and Dynamic Polymer Interfaces
This project involves the creation of interfacial layers of polymers that can be dynamically reconfigured to change their structure and properties, taking advantage of mechanical instabilities to reversibly generate topographic and chemical patterns. - Prof. Ryan Hayward, Polymer Science & Engineering |
| G. Self-Assembly of Polymers and Particles
Studying self-assembly in systems with applications ranging from drug encapsulation and delivery to new materials for energy, this project explores how polymers and particles assemble at interfaces and in confined geometries, utilizing microfluidic device which allow us to create well-defined fluid flows and interfaces. - Prof. Ryan Hayward, Polymer Science & Engineering |
| H. Biohybrid Materials for Hydrogen Generation and Utilization
This project investigates methods of incorporating hydrogenase enzymes into organic and polymer materials for hydrogen production or use in fuel cells. - Prof. Michael Maroney, Chemistry |
| I. Molecular Modeling of Polymer Translocation
This project focuses on movement of polynucleotides and proteins through protein channels. - Prof. Murugappan Muthukumar, Polymer Science & Engineering |
| J. Nanostructured Photovoltaics
This project will explore methods for enhancing efficiency of photovoltaic devices through functional nanostructures. - Prof. Sankaran Thayumanavan, Chemistry |
| K. Nanotubes Based on Polymers for Biotechnology
This project focuses on separation and detection of proteins and peptides using polymer nanotubes. - Prof. Sankaran Thayumanavan, Chemistry |
| L. Self-Fabricating Semiconductors
This project will use self-assembly to pack organic p- and n- type semiconductors into targeted nanostructures for use in efficient organic photovoltaic cells. - Prof. Dhandapani Venkataraman, Chemistry |
| M. Electrochemical Deposition of Oriented Semiconductor Nanorods
This project involves creation of oriented inorganic semiconductor nanorods using electrochemistry and porous templates, including work on optimizing conditions for the growth of multisegmented nanorods and coaxial nanotubes, for photovoltaic applications. - Prof. Dhandapani Venkataraman, Chemistry |
| N. Assembly of Nanoparticle Protein Assemblies by Surface Plasmon Resonance
This project will use surface plasmon resonance to monitor the assembly of lipid nanoparticle-protein assemblies. - Prof. Robert Weis, Chemistry |
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| In addition to this application, please send us an up-to-date official transcript from the college/university you currently attend, and provide two letters of recommendation. The letters may be sent by regular mail, or sent electronically if signed by the sender and scanned to a PDF file. List below the names of the individuals who are writing a letter of recommendation on your behalf. |
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| Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until February 29, 2008. |
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| Letters of recommendation and official transcripts should be sent directly to the address below: SURE Nanotechnology Program
MassNanoTech Institute
322 Lederle Graduate Research Tower
710 North Pleasant Street
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003 or by email to: massnanotech@research.umass.edu. |
