From: Crawford, Scott <scrawford@wustl.edu>

Sent: Friday, December 13, 2024 2:33 PM

To: Peter Sheldon

Subject: WashU Summer Research in Engineering

Greetings from Washington University in St. Louis, your partner in the Engineering Dual Degree Program!

A leading research institution, Washington University annually conducts more than 4,000 projects; total sponsored research support for fiscal year 2024 was approximately $1.02 billion. We value our long tradition of involving undergraduates—from both WashU and other institutions—in the creation of knowledge.

The McKelvey School of Engineering wants you to be aware of the following opportunities to do engineering-related research at WashU. We welcome you to forward this message to any of your students who might be interested.

Washington University Summer Engineering Fellowship (WUSEF)

Application deadline: February 15, 2025

The WUSEF program is designed to encourage exceptional students from backgrounds underrepresented in the STEM fields, including underrepresented minority students, students from economically disadvantaged and underserved backgrounds, and students with disabilities, to participate in engineering research. Fellows will enjoy a rewarding summer research experience at one of the nation’s top universities. Each fellow will engage in an independent research project under the guidance of a McKelvey School of Engineering faculty member. Students must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Washington University Cardiovascular Research Summer Program (WashU CardS)

Application deadline: February 1, 2025

WashU CardS is designed to encourage undergraduate students from academic institutions with limited research opportunities to participate in cardiovascular research. In this 10-week program students will be immersed in rigorous research skill training (e.g., critical thinking, literature reviews and bench skills, like histology, PCR, ECG, microscopy, image analysis, etc.) and cutting-edge projects that advance the state-of-the-art in cardiovascular research. Students must be a United States citizen, or foreign national holding a student, exchange or permanent resident visa, including an F-1, H1, H1B, J1, PR, or TN. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status requires American Heart Association approval to apply.

Computer Science & Engineering Research Experience for Undergraduates

Application deadline: February 14, 2025

Participating in an undergraduate research project is a great way to learn a lot about a specific area and to try your hand at a cutting-edge research topic. If you are thinking about graduate school, this is also an excellent opportunity to learn more about academic research and to get hands-on experience before applying. Students (including international) enrolled as a full-time undergraduate in a US institution are eligible.

NSF Center for Engineering Mechanobiology Summer Research Experience

Application deadline: February 3, 2025

The CEMB seeks motivated undergraduate students for its annual summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. Students participate in 10-week, on-campus programs in Philadelphia or St. Louis, working in research groups at the University of Pennsylvania and WashU. Students are matched to projects within a research group based on their interests, educational background and previous research experience. Students must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Thermal Management Research Experience for Undergraduates

Application deadline: February 15, 2025

Be immersed in projects tied to emerging technologies such as metal-air batteries and nanofluidic and micro-/ nanostructural thermal transport enhancement, while also learning the role of thermal-fluids engineers in the micro-/ power electronics, chemical/material processing, transportation, and energy industries. You'll have multiple one-on-one advising sessions with faculty to define and develop a plan for achieving personal goals. Students must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents.

Washington University Women's Health Engineering Summer Research Program

Application deadline: February 1, 2025

Students participating in the Women’s Health Engineering Summer Research Program will be immersed in rigorous research skills training (e.g. critical thinking, literature reviews, and bench skills). The program will also provide the support, training and experiences students need to improve oral and written communication and prepare for graduate studies and careers in women’s health engineering. Each student will be matched to and supported by a faculty mentor and a bench mentor for the immersive research experience. Students must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents.

This information has been sent by the Engineering Dual Degree Program on behalf of the McKelvey academic departments who offer the research opportunities. For further details—including eligibility requirements and application instructions—please use the links above, all of which include contact information to assist with questions.

Best wishes,

Scott Crawford

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Scott Crawford   |   Assistant Dean   |  Engineering Dual Degree Program

James McKelvey School of Engineering   |   Washington University in St. Louis

Engineering Student Services   |   Lopata Hall 303   |   314.935.6100

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