REU: Missoula
Visiting the room where some of the smoke jumping equipment is stored.
Presenting research results and speculations about the mysterious side-product she's been analyzing all summer.
Visiting the room where some of the smoke jumping equipment is stored.
The Research Exchange for Undergraduates (REU), hosted by the University of Montana:
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Focuses on environmental chemistry;
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Links students with top research mentors in their various fields;
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Emphasizes the importance of communication via its journalism component;
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Promotes learning outside the lab, with several excursions to local businessess and labs;
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Celebrates diversity and exploration of all Montana has to offer.
About
This program is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and is designed to give students a research experience in the chemical sciences. It is the aim of the NSF that this program will aide in inspiring young science students to pursue graduate degrees in the STEM fields.
Project
Our program will immediately involve incoming students with top research mentors in their respective fields. Our program is focused on environmental chemistry and is unique in the intercalation of a journalism writing experience. Students are immersed in hands-on projects while also learning how to communicate their research.
-Professional writing and Journalism activities
-Site visit to a local labs and journalism outlets
-Social and professional development activities
-Native American cultural events
-Formal presentation experience
Highlights
-Eight-week summer program
-A $4,000 summer stipend
-Summer housing
-A travel allowance
-A per diem stipend for all meals.
-Opportunities for hands-on research in a friendly, small group environment using university resources and core facilities.
Logistics
News
Oh yeah, did we mention it's fun?
Check out our article in the Glacier Reporter!
Catie Wielgasz was also featured in a spot in her hometown paper here.
Stay tuned for future news updates.
