You could spend summer 2013 in Japan!
University of Minnesota students can apply for an International Research Experience for Undergraduates (IREU) opportunity in Japan during summer 2013 in cooperation with Rice University.
Previous study of Japanese is not required.
Selected students receive significant financial support to live and conduct nanotechnology research in Japan. This ongoing project focuses on the study of terahertz (THz) dynamics in semiconductors, carbon nanotubes, and graphene.
Applicants must be freshmen or sophomore students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants should be able to express a demonstrated interest in the study of Japanese language and/or culture and the field of nanotechnology as it relates to THz dynamics of nanostructures.
The application deadline is Friday, January 25, 2013.
More information is available online on the Rice University NanoJapan website.
If you have questions, please email nanojapan@rice.edu or call (713) 348-6362.
If you plan to submit an application, please contact Adam Pagel at pagel@umn.edu in the CSE International Office.
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Adam Pagel
International Program Coordinator
College of Science and Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
pagel@umn.edu
612-624-8013
612-626-1020 FAX
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