Harvard University

Materials Research Science & Engineering Center

Industrial Internship
2005 Summer Application

This is the common application site for the joint REU programs of the:

1. Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC),
2. Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center (NSEC),
3. REU Site in Materials Science and Engineering, and the
4. Nanosciences Interdisciplinary Research Team (NIRT) in Nanogeosciences.

For your application to be complete:

1. Fill out the online application below, and press the 'Submit' button once. You will receive an automated email confirmation of the submission. Please do not reply as it is not a valid email account.
2. Arrange for two references (preferably faculty) to send letters of recommendation to the address below. Alternatively, faculty may email letters of reference to hollar@deas.harvard.edu. Click here for directions for letters of recommendation.
3. Arrange to have your transcript sent to the address below.

Applicant Information

Check here if you would also like to be considered for the Research Experience for Undergraduates Program.

Check here if you would also like to be considered for the Nanogeosciences Nanosciences Interdisciplinary Research Team (NIRT).

Address (school):

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Address (home):

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Citizenship (choose one) : U.S. Citizen Permanent Resident Granted Political Asylum International Student at US institution International Student Not at US institution

Disability/Ethnicity/Race

The National Science Foundation asks us to collect this information for reporting purposes. Your name will not be included in any reporting of demographic data.

Race Definitions:
American Indian or Alaska Native. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America) & who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment.
Asian. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Black or African American. A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.
Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.
Hispanic or Latino. A person of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.
White. A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.

Why This Information Is Being Requested:
Collection of this information is authorized by the NSF Act of 1950, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 1861, et seq. Demographic data allows NSF to gauge whether our programs and other opportunities in science and technology are fairly reaching and benefiting everyone regardless of demographic category; to ensure that those in under-represented groups have the same knowledge of and access to programs and other research and educational opportunities; and to assess involvement of international investigators in work supported by NSF. The information may be disclosed to government contractors, experts, volunteers and researchers to complete assigned work; and to other government agencies in order to coordinate and assess programs. Your name will not be included in any reporting of demographic data.

Education

High School: Year Graduated: 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 GPA:

College: Graduating Year: 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 GPA:

Select your primary major/concentration, along with up to two secondary majors, minors, or concentrations that best describe your degree.

  Primary Major:  
     Aerospace Engineering Architecture Biochemistry Bioengineering, biomolecular engineering, biomedical engineering, etc. Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Engineering (general, engineering & applied sciences, engineering science) Environmental Engineering Environmental Sciences Geology Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Materials Science & Engineering Math/Applied Math Mechanical Engineering Physics/Applied Physics Other
    Other Concentration Not Listed:  

  Secondary Major:  
     Aerospace Engineering Architecture Biochemistry Bioengineering, biomolecular engineering, biomedical engineering, etc. Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Engineering (general, engineering & applied sciences, engineering science) Environmental Engineering Environmental Sciences Geology Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Materials Science & Engineering Math/Applied Math Mechanical Engineering Physics/Applied Physics Other
    Other Concentration Not Listed:  

  Another Secondary Major:  
     Aerospace Engineering Architecture Biochemistry Bioengineering, biomolecular engineering, biomedical engineering, etc. Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Engineering (general, engineering & applied sciences, engineering science) Environmental Engineering Environmental Sciences Geology Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Materials Science & Engineering Math/Applied Math Mechanical Engineering Physics/Applied Physics Other

Dates Attended:   GPA:

Relevant Coursework

Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, etc.

Note courses you are taking in the spring term and include an official transcript.

Relevant Research Projects:

Work Experience:

Honors/Awards:

Research Project Interest(s):

Please indicate the research area(s) you are interested in pursuing over the summer.

What attracted you to this program?

The Industrial Internship Program is intended to provide undergraduates with an introduction to current scientific challenges as a way of understanding of how research is conducted. It is useful to know what attracted you to this program or any other information that does not neatly match one of the categories above. After all, research is done by individuals working with one another.

Name two references:

Please be sure to send transcripts under separate cover to the address listed below.

Check here if you have requested an official transcript be sent to the Center.

Deadline: Friday, February 25, 2005