REU at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Brownsville
- Employer
- University of Texas RioGrande Valley
- Location
- Brownsville, Texas
- Salary
- The total summer salery is $6,000.00
- Posted
- Feb 03, 2025
- Closes
- Mar 31, 2025
- Discipline
- Physics
- Role Type
- Intern / Student
- Career Level
- Intern
- Education
- Bachelor
- Work Mode
- Onsite
- Contract Type
- Internship / Fellowship
- Organization Type
- Academia
The Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) and Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program – supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) – enhances the academic and professional opportunities for undergraduates pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), benefiting underrepresented students at this Hispanic Serving Institution.
This initiative allows students to engage in hands-on, in-person research in a wide range of projects, expanding their exposure to advanced research activities. This particular grant, under the guidance of UTRGV Physics, has been renewed with a significant update granting the integration of Fine Arts undergraduates, and transitioning from a STEM to a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) initiative. In doing so, it promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, cultural exchange, and professional development.
The program supports a cohort of 12 students during the summer, both local UTRGV students and national participants. Additional activities include daily lunch meetings, scheduled field trips, and lectures by visiting scholars or program mentors.
At the culmination of the 10-week program, participants will present research posters and/or finalized art pieces explored and created during the program. These polished portfolio presentations can then be showcased at participants' academic conferenced and symposiums.