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CHE Division Of Chemistry |
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| Initial Amendment Date: | July 10, 2010 |
| Latest Amendment Date: | July 12, 2012 |
| Award Number: | 1004690 |
| Award Instrument: | Continuing Grant |
| Program Manager: |
Michelle Bushey
CHE Division Of Chemistry MPS Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
| Start Date: | July 15, 2010 |
| End Date: | June 30, 2014 (Estimated) |
| Total Intended Award Amount: | $298,258.00 |
| Total Awarded Amount to Date: | $298,258.00 |
| Funds Obligated to Date: |
FY 2011 = $99,278.00 FY 2012 = $100,680.00 |
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| Recipient Sponsored Research Office: |
21 N PARK ST STE 6301 MADISON WI US 53715-1218 (608)262-3822 |
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21 N PARK ST STE 6301 MADISON WI US 53715-1218 |
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| NSF Program(s): | UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS IN CHEM |
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01001112DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT 01001213DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT |
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| Award Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Fund Agency Code: | 4900 |
| Assistance Listing Number(s): | 47.049 |
ABSTRACT
This award from the Division of Chemistry (CHE) supports a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site led by Andrew Greenberg at the University of Wisconsin - Madison for three summers, commencing in 2010. The site will support ten students per summer in a ten week program. The research projects focus on chemical research applied to problems in renewable energy. Sample projects include: (1) synthesis and study of nanowire based photovoltaic and photoelectrochemical materials made from earth-abundant materials; (2) the synthesis and study of surface-tethered metal complexes for electrocatalytic oxidation of water; (3) the development of new kinds of polymeric materials for energy applications (fuel storage, ion conductors, etc.); (4) the template assembly of anisometric nanorods for solar energy collection; and (5) the development of nanostructured materials for energy applications. In addition to conducting research during the summer, the students participating in this program will participate in a number of professional development activities. In addition, they will be encouraged to participate in mentoring of middle school students taking part in the Institute for Chemical Education Chemistry Camp. Undergraduate research students will be recruited nationally, and the site will fund no students from the University of Wisconsin - Madison.
Young scientists need exposure to modern research methods and tools as part of their training. This REU site aims to provide cutting-edge research training in the chemical sciences to a large number of students who might not otherwise have this opportunity. The research projects are in areas of chemistry that will have an impact in the areas of energy and sustainability. The diverse student cohort participating in research at this site will be well-prepared for graduate school, and eventual employment as part of the country's technical workforce.
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The Chemistry of Materials for Renewable Energy Research Experience for Undergraduates program ran four summers from 2011-2014. The program fully or partially supported 50 undergraduate students to preform renewable energy related research in the labs of faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As is the goal of the REU program a high percentage of REU students chose to pursue advanced degrees in science or engineering, 82%. Included during the summer program were professional development activities that helped prepare students for future careers in science and engineering disciplines. The project director worked closely with the Museum of Science Boston to develop and present a series of science communication workshops designed to teach undergraduate students the required communication skills for a professional scientist or engineer. The outcomes of the workshops were sent to similar research programs around the country. Students used their gained communication skills in a series of program assignments including presentations and posters of the work accomplished during their time working in the laboratories. In addition to research work and communication skills this project had a direct impact on the training of graduate students and post doctoral scholars who served as direct mentors for the undergraduate REU students. Mentors participated in a eight mentor training seminar that taught mentors appropriate approaches to mentoring young scientists and engineers. Participants in the mentoring seminar gained valuable skills they will use beyond their time participating as mentor in the REU program. Trained mentors will have a long term impact on training of future scientists and engineers.
Last Modified: 12/09/2014
Modified by: Andrew Greenberg
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