REU Site in Chemistry at the University of Connecticut

康涅狄格大学化学 REU 网站

基本信息

批准号：
1359081
负责人：
Mark Peczuh
金额：
$ 27万
依托单位：
University of Connecticut
依托单位国家：
美国
项目类别：
Standard Grant
财政年份：
2014
资助国家：
美国
起止时间：
2014-07-15 至 2018-06-30
项目状态：
已结题

来源：
https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1359081&HistoricalAwards=false
关键词：
REU Site Chemistry University Connecticut

项目摘要

This award from the Division of Chemistry (CHE) supports a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site at the University of Connecticut (UConn). Professors Mark Pezuh and Jose A. Gascon who will recruit motivated undergraduates from primarily non-Ph.D. granting institutions to participate in a graduate-level research project over a 10-week period. Students with limited opportunities for independent research, women, and students from under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply. As a unique thrust, the program targets participation from nearby Central Connecticut State University (CCSU), a non-Ph.D.-granting institution. The program pays special attention to develop communication skills and ethical behavior in the research setting. Participants also obtain a foundation for making informed choices about future careers in chemistry and establish networks with peers from a range of disciplines and experiences. Overall, the UConn Chemistry REU program aims to enhance students' enthusiasm for chemistry and prepare them for post-graduate success in the field.The core aim of this program is to introduce participants to the full breadth of research-related activities, a number of ancillary technical workshops, and professional development seminars. In addition to the research conducted in the host laboratories, students participate in two hands-on workshops: one on computational chemistry and the other on single crystal X-ray crystallography held at CCSU. These activities introduce an intellectually challenging technical component to the program that involves the entire cohort and provides a deeper understanding about techniques that are instrumental to all fields of chemistry. The program incorporates a graduate assistant as a near-peer leader to cultivate a group identity for each year's cohort. Activities culminate in oral presentations and a poster symposium for which the University community, parents and faculty from the students' home institutions are invited.

化学系（CHE）的奖项支持康涅狄格大学（UCONN）的本科生（REU）网站的研究经验。教授Mark Pezuh和Jose A. Gascon将主要从非PH.D招募积极的本科生。授予机构在10周内参加研究生级的研究项目。特别鼓励从事独立研究，妇女和来自代表性不足的群体的学生的机会有限。作为一个独特的推力，该计划的目标是附近康涅狄格州立大学（CCSU）的参与，这是一个非授权机构。该计划特别注意在研究环境中发展沟通技巧和道德行为。参与者还获得了关于化学未来职业的明智选择的基础，并与来自各种学科和经验的同行建立网络。总体而言，UConn化学REU计划旨在增强学生对化学的热情，并为他们在该领域的研究生成功做好准备。该计划的核心目的是向参与者介绍与研究相关的活动的全部广度，许多辅助技术工作室和专业发展研讨会。除了在主机实验室进行的研究外，学生还参加了两个动手研讨会：一个关于计算化学的讲习班，另一个在CCSU举行的单晶X射线晶体学上。这些活动将涉及整个队列的计划引入了智力挑战的技术组成部分，并对对化学所有领域的技术有更深入的了解。该计划将研究生助理作为接近人的领导者，为每年的队列培养小组身份。活动在口头演讲和海报研讨会上达到最终邀请，并邀请了大学社区，父母和教职员工。