Rowan Biomedical NSF REU
Rowan Biomedical NSF REU
NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site in Biomedical Materials, Devices, Therapeutics, and Emerging Frontiers
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REU Site Overview
The NSF REU site at Rowan University will provide research experiences for a diverse group of undergraduate participants from four-year institutions and community colleges. REU participants will conduct novel, cutting-edge research under the direction of faculty mentors from three colleges - the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering, the College of Science and Mathematics, and Rowan’s Cooper School of Medicine - and eight academic departments, with the Department of Biomedical Engineering as the lead. Students will participate as a group in weekly seminars and workshops that provide comprehensive professional development and allow cross-cultivation of the individual research experience.
***The program will follow all Local, State, and University policies to ensure a safe and productive experience for all Fellows.
This REU Site will advance the field and prepare students for future advanced careers in engineering and science relevant to medicine and healthcare and provide a holistic experience for development of strong research skills. Research projects will include biomaterials and tissue engineering, micro/nano systems and device development, regenerative medicine, nanoparticle development, synthetic biology, personalized medicine, medication development and evaluation, and biomolecule detection.
How to Apply
To apply, complete the application package consisting of the following documents:
- Application (Click Here for the 2021 Application)
- Resume (as indicated in the application, upload to this site)
- Official (or Unofficial) Transcript (as indicated in the application, upload to this site)
- 2 Letters of Recommendation (Must be uploaded separately by the recommenders to the Recommender Portal - https://tinyurl.com/RowanREURecLetter.*
Financial Support
- $5,000 for the 10-week session
- Campus Apartment Residences provided
Faculty Mentors
The program involves faculty mentors from three Colleges – The Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering, The College of Science and Mathematics, and Rowan’s Cooper School of Medicine, and includes various academic departments, such as Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, and Biological Sciences.
Number of Undergraduate Particpants per Year
10 students will participate in a 10-week session during the summer
Representative Project Titles
- Mechanical Characterization of Conduits for Spinal Cord Repair
- Stromal-Immune Cell Interactions in Artificial Lymphoid Organs
- Micro/Nano Systems and Device Development
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering: Novel Materials for Medicine
- Medication Development for Neuropsychiatric Disorders
- Surface Modified Polymeric Nanoparticles For Drug Delivery and Targeting
- Protein-based Functional Materials
- Development of Biomimetic Adhesive Tissue Engineering Scaffolds for Intervertebral Disc Repair
- Solid-state Nanopore Fabrication and Robust Detection of Biomolecules
- Characterization of Human Adipose Derived Stem Cells in Wound Healing
- Thin Film Medical Devices with Controlled and Extended Therapeutic Release
- Smart Implants