CENTER For DIVERSITY In ENGINEERING

Surface and Thin Film Science and Engineering 2012 Research Experiences for Undergraduates Application Please type or print legibly in black ink. Application Deadline MARCH 16, 2012

PERSONAL INFORMATION

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Gender □ Male □ Female Date of Birth ____/_____/______Citizenship □ U.S Citizen □ Permanent Resident □ Other MM/ DAY/ YYYY By NSF Guidelines, this program is available to US Citizens and Permanent Residents only. Optional Information: The race/ethnicity and disability or special needs information below is required for NSF statistical purposes and is strictly confidential or will be used to provide any additional services as needed. Race/Ethnicity (Check no more than two that apply) □ African American □ American/Native Indian □ Asian American □ Hispanic/Latino □ Pacific Islander □ White □ Other (please specify) ______Disability or Special Needs (Please specify) ______

EDUCATION

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MM / YYYY Current Academic Year □ 1st/Freshman □ 2nd/Sophomore □ 3rd/Junior □ 4th/Senior

Overall GPA (4.0 Scale) ______GPA for science/math/engineering courses ______

Engineering/Science Courses Completed ______Computer Courses/Experience ______The Surface and Thin Film Science and Engineering opportunity is supported by the National Science Foundation under Award # DMR-1157007. *Individuals from underrepresented groups or those with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.* ______Other Relevant Research Skills or Experience ______Please list honors, awards, or scholarships received______

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Do you plan on taking summer classes at the University of Virginia? □ Yes □ No If yes, during which session will your class/classes be held? □ Session 1: May 14-June 9 □ Session 2: June 11-July 7 □ Session 3: July9-August 3 □ 8 Week Session: June 11-August 4 □ Summer Language Institute: June 10-August 3 In the past, have you participated in other NSF REU programs? □ Yes □ No

If yes, please list the program(s) ______

RESEARCH PROJECT INTERESTS Please visit the University of Virginia School of Engineering Surface and Thin Film Science and Engineering http://www.seas.virginia.edu/admin/diversity/undergrad/STF-REU.php and review the current faculty research and possible projects. After reviewing this information, please rank your top five interests in order of preference from one (most interested) to five (least interested). _____ Biorenewable chemical conversion of renewable carbon resources to useful chemicals (Robert Davis)

____ Thermomechanical processing of binary metal alloys for novel magnetic behavior (Jerrold Floro)

____ Formulation of advanced polymer nanocomposite materials (David Green)

____ Structural, optical, and electrical properties of advanced semiconductor materials (Archie Holmes)

____ Nanoscale thermal transport – the effect of surfaces and interfaces (Patrick Hopkins)

____ Corrosion processes in structural materials (Robert Kelly)

____ New coating techniques to enhance fluid flow (Eric Loth)

____ The fundamental physics of heat transfer in devices at the atomic scale (Pamela Norris)

____ Surface stability of high-temperature materials for aerospace applications (Beth Oplia)

____ Microfabrication phenomena and methods for biomedical applications (Michael Reed)

____ Atomic scale structure and electronic properties of surfaces (Petra Reinke)

____ Corrosion mechanisms and novel approaches to corrosion protection (John Scully)

____ Electrochemical material synthesis for magnetic, spintronic, and electrocatalytic applications (Giovanni Zangari) The Surface and Thin Film Science and Engineering opportunity is supported by the National Science Foundation under Award # DMR-1157007. *Individuals from underrepresented groups or those with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.* RESUME & STATEMENT OF INTEREST Please include a copy of your resume and attach a brief essay describing: 1. Your research interest and experiences. 2. Which REU projects interest you and why. 3. Expectations for the summer experience at the Surface and Thin Film Science and Engineering program. 4. Graduate school plans and career goals. 5. Why you want to conduct research in a materials science at the University of Virginia.

The Surface and Thin Film Science and Engineering opportunity is supported by the National Science Foundation under Award # DMR-1157007. *Individuals from underrepresented groups or those with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.* TRANSCRIPTS Please have one copy of your official transcript(s) of all undergraduate work mailed directly to the address below with a postmark date no later than MARCH 16, 2012. Transcripts have been requested from College/University Dates Attended Number of Credits Major

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RECOMMENDATIONS Please arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the address below with a postmark date no later than MARCH 16, 2012. Recommendations have been requested from

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2. Name ______E-mail ______

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SEND APPLICATION MATERIALS TO UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA ATTN: 2012 SURFACE AND THIN FILM REU CENTER FOR DIVERSITY IN ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE 351 McCORMICK ROAD ~ PO BOX 400255 D-111 THORNTON HALL CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22904-4255 OR FAX TO 434.924.7774

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Carolyn Vallas, Director of the Center for Diversity in Engineering by phone at 434.924.0614 or via e-mail [email protected].

DEADLINE MARCH 16, 2012 Successful applicants will be informed by April 10, 2012

The Surface and Thin Film Science and Engineering opportunity is supported by the National Science Foundation under Award # DMR-1157007. *Individuals from underrepresented groups or those with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.*