The research award is for 10 weeks (May 23 - July 29, 2022). Awardees are expected to be good citizens and to participate in all REU activities. We anticipate that Summer 2022 will in-person. Some activities may be held through Zoom. Therefore, particpants should bring a laptop with a webcam.
Participants are expected to:
- Conduct research/work full-time (40 hours per week) for 10 weeks.
- Complete on-line assessment surveys at the start and at the end of the program.
- Complete surveys for up to 10 years after REU so that we can assess the impacts of our program on students' professional development. This requires that students provide a permanent e-mail address so that we can stay in touch.
- Attend scheduled meetings and participate in events throughout the summer program, including science communication events.
- Present research results at events throughout the summer and at the end-of-summer symposium.
- Submit a research paper that describes the results obtained over the course of the summer.
- Adhere to all safety, including COVID, protocols.
- If appropriate, work with your research advisor to write up the results of your research for presentation at an external conference or for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
- Adhere to the expectation that REU awardees are "ambassadors" for the program who aim to disseminate the results of their work and experiences broadly.
- Commit to the creation of an inclusive learning environment. The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department is committed to an inclusive environment that celebrates the diversity of its community. We view our opportunity to teach, serve, and interact with many, varied individuals to be a privilege. We will strive to reach, support, and show respect to every person and we expect our community will do the same.
Note - many of these activities significantly strengthen your resume and professional preparation.
See https://www.jmu.edu/chemistry/reu/ for more information about the program.