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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA NSF-REU PROGRAM IN JAPAN

NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Chemical Engineering Co-Directors: Professors Michael D. Amiridis and Christopher T. Williams

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Department of Chemical Engineering at The University of South Carolina (USC) is proud to announce their international REU site, based in Japan, for the Fall Semester, 2006 (see dates on attached application). This program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Participants will have the opportunity to experience international research, as well as broaden their technical, cultural, and social horizons. The focus country was chosen based on its importance as a trading partner with the US and the high quality of research conducted in the field of chemical engineering in Japanese universities. Each student will be assigned a faculty member at Osaka University, as well as a faculty member from USC as a monitor of the technical projects. Special group events such as tours of industrial sites in Japan, and several social and cultural activities will be conducted in addition to individual research projects. Examples of Research Projects:  Catalytic Role of Supercritical Water in Organic Reactions  Molecular Simulations of Gas Permeation Through Inorganic Membranes  Electrochemical Soil Remediation  Visualization of Chaos Mixing Processes in Recipro-Mixers  Design of High Performance Catalysts for Green Chemistry Applications  Control and Utilization of Stress-Induced Bioprocesses  Characterization of Microbial Population in Biofilms on Solid Surfaces  Nanoparticle Technology for Preparation of Photocatalysts

STIPEND AND ALLOWANCES The financial provisions for this program include:  All expenses paid travel to Japan & Columbia, SC for the orientation program  Allowances for Housing and Meals of approximately $8,400  Semester Stipend of approximately $4,800 (disbursed to participants)

APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS The program is limited to U.S. citizens and permanent residents of the U.S. Applicants must be enrolled in a Chemical Engineering or closely related program and have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2. Students graduating in or before December 2006 are not eligible. Interested students should submit the completed application form along with the required supporting materials by the application deadline: March 31st, 2006. Early submissions are encouraged.

Applications must be postmarked no later than March 31st, 2006. Send Application Materials to: NSF-REU PROGRAM; Dr. Michael D. Amiridis; Department of Chemical Engineering; University of South Carolina; Columbia, SC 29208 (Fax) 803-777-0973 For Additional Information about the Department of Chemical Engineering please visit www.che.sc.edu

Application Form (2006) Research Experience in Japan NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates Department of Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina Name SS# Last First MI Mailing Address ( ) City State Zip Phone Permanent Address ( ) City State Zip Phone E-Mail Address Primary Other College or University Major Cumulative GPA: Expected Graduation Date: Month Year Do you plan to attend graduate school? M.S. Ph.D. M.D Other No Unsure Citizen or Permanent Resident of U.S. Yes No Attachments: 1. Resume. Should include laboratory or research experience, computer skills, employment history, and academic honors or awards. [Limit one page.] 2. Personal Statement. Mention your current research interests, future career and/or graduate school plans, special skills or talents that will help you be successful in an international environment, and finally, the reasons why you decided to apply to the Japan NSF-REU Program. [Limit two pages.] 3. Previous Research Experience. Describe in detail any previous research experience you may have had, including participation in other REU programs. List any publications/presentations resulting from your work and contact information for your supervisor. 4. Letters of Recommendation. Please have two individuals provide a letter of recommendation. At least one of these letters should be written by a professor or advisor from your home institution. [Contact information should be provided in each letter of reference.] 5. Transcripts. Please provide an official transcript from each undergraduate institution you have attended. Program Dates: Fall 2006 Semester Orientation: TBA Japan Research Experience: TBA Debriefing: TBA

Optional: Ethnicity Gender

Application Certification: I certify that all information provided throughout the application process (including transcripts) is valid and true to the best of my knowledge.

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