SusChEM: REU Site: Polymer Innovation for a Sustainable Future

SusChEM：REU 网站：聚合物创新打造可持续未来

基本信息

批准号：
1359239
负责人：
SARAH MORGAN
金额：
$ 35万
依托单位：
University of Southern Mississippi
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：
2014-02-01 至 2018-01-31
项目状态：
已结题

来源：
https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1359239&HistoricalAwards=false
关键词：
SusChEM REU Site Polymer Innovation

项目摘要

ID: 1359239 PI: Savin, Daniel ORG: University of Southern MississippiTitle: SusChEM: REU Site: Polymer Innovation for a Sustainable FutureTECHNICAL PART: The research objective of the proposed REU site is to develop sustainable approaches to polymer materials development to meet critical societal needs. Undergraduate student researchers will be engaged in fundamental research projects that span the complex, interdisciplinary facets of materials sustainability, including polymer synthesis from renewable sources, materials with enhanced properties and lifetime, materials to improve utilization of natural resources, reduced energy polymer processes, and biodegradable materials, while gaining the tools to assess the environmental impact of new material development. The research is organized in four major thrusts: (1) Materials for the Preservation and Extension of Natural Resources, (2) Materials Designed for Zero Waste Using Biobased Raw Materials, (3) Materials Replacement for a Safer and more Secure Future, and (4) Improved Materials during Operating Conditions. The program includes a thorough training program for the graduate students who are selected as primary mentors of the REU participants.NON-TECHNICAL PART: The program will recruit REU participants primarily from regional four-year and community colleges where opportunities for undergraduate research are scarce. Approximately 50% of the participants have been female during earlier funding periods for this REU, and approximately 30% were underrepresented minorities. Future recruiting will continue to promote broadening participation in the STEM enterprises. Housing and meals will be provided on campus for the participants, and funds have been allocated to support participants' travel to the Site. An expert evaluator will evaluate the program using instruments known to provide meaningful information about REU Site effectiveness, and the program will conduct systematic follow-up with program participants. Based on data from past REU experience, approximately 90% of participants subsequently enroll in graduate or professional study.

ID：1359239 PI：Savin，Daniel Org：密西西比州南部大学：SUSCHEM：REU网站：可持续可持续的未来技术部分的聚合物创新：拟议的REU网站的研究目标是为满足关键社会需求的聚合物材料开发的可持续方法开发可持续的方法。本科生的研究人员将从事跨越材料可持续性的复杂，跨学科的方面的基础研究项目，包括可再生能源的聚合物合成，具有增强的属性和终身材料，改善自然资源的利用，可改善能源聚合物工艺的利用，减少可降低的材料，同时又能评估新材料开发的工具。这项研究是在四个主要推力中组织的：（1）用于保存和扩展自然资源的材料，（2）使用基于生物的原材料设计用于零废物的材料，（3）材料更换以更安全，更安全的未来，以及（4）在操作条件下改进的材料。该计划包括针对被选为REU参与者的主要导师的研究生的彻底培训计划。没有技术的部分：该计划将主要来自区域四年和社区学院的REU参与者，而本科研究的机会很少。在此REU的早期资金期间，约有50％的参与者是女性，大约30％的人代表性不足。未来的招聘将继续促进扩大对STEM企业的参与。校园将为参与者提供住房和餐点，并已分配资金来支持参与者前往现场的旅行。专家评估员将使用已知的工具来评估该计划，以提供有关REU网站效果的有意义的信息，该计划将对计划参与者进行系统的跟进。根据过去REU经验的数据，大约90％的参与者随后参加了研究生或专业研究。