REU RETREAT
funding provided by the NSF
through Grant Award: 1950500
Program Announcement
The High-Performance Materials Institute (HPMI) is now accepting applications from undergraduates in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines for the NSF REU Summer RETREAT. The 10-week paid research experience includes a modest allotment for a one-time travel assistance and one-time fixed food voucher. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to work with leading experts and be trained on the utilization, manufacturing, and characterization of multiscale and multifunctional advanced composites. They will also learn how to successfully commercialize technological innovations by participating in seminars on entrepreneurship and an EngiPreneur Competition (an entrepreneurship-based student project competition) to be coordinated by experts from the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship of Florida State University.
This program will be held at FSU's Material Research Building, a new 45,000 sq. ft. facility, which is the home of HPMI.
- US citizenship or permanent residency required
- Selection will be based on academic performance, research interests, and faculty recommendations
- Women and underrepresented minority students are encouraged to apply
- Tentative dates: May 30, 2023 - August 4, 2023
NNSA/DOE MSIPP
The Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program (MSIPP) is designed to build a sustainable pipeline between the Department of Energy's (DOE) sites/labs and minority-serving institutions in STEM disciplines, and bring a heightened awareness of NNSA plants and laboratories to institutions with a common interest in STEM research fields.
Currently, MSIPP supports 24 consortium-based teams consisting of participants from select institutions. These teams bring together institutions that share interests in STEM research areas and who can utilize the facilities and technology available at DOE/NNSA’s labs and sites.
Please contact for more information:
Primary Contacts:
- Dr. Okenwa Okoli (RETREAT Program Director)
- Dr. Tarik J. Dickens (UREx Program Director/CREST-RISE Deputy Director)
Secondary Contact:
- Ms. Kiaira McCoy (RETREAT Program Assistant Coordinator)
The RETREAT research projects will provide students with an opportunity to participate in ongoing research programs in the areas of composite materials, smart sensors and materials manufacturing. Students will work closely with faculty and graduate students and gain hands on experience with advanced techniques in demand in the field today. The following are summer 2022 projects and similar project topics will be proposed for summer 2023.
| Title | Faculty | Mentor(s) | REU Fellow |
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Magneto Assisted Printing Experiment |
Dr. Dickens |
Abdullah Noman |
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Fabrication of Fe2AlB2 based MBenes for cooling microdevices in flexible electronics and magnetocaloric coolers |
Dr. Ramakrishnan |
Shane Reed |
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Auger Based Printing |
Dr. Dickens |
Abdullah Noman |
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3D-Printed Magnetic Micro-rollers for Biological Applications |
Dr. Ali |
Sophie Jermyn & David Quashie |
Tyler Gregory |
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Understanding the Interface between Hybrid Materials and Architectures |
Dr. Dickens |
Bryana Beckford |
Sean Psulkowski |
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Engineering of Flexible Lead-Free Composites for Radiation Shielded Wear |
Dr. In-Situ |
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Synthesis of MXenes for Energy Storage and Wearable Devices |
Dr. Okoli |
Ayomide Sijuade |
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On-Demand Structural Health Monitoring Sensor Manufacturing for NASA Applications |
Dr. Ramakrishnan |
Md Alamgir Hossein |
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Big Data Analytics for Emerging Mobility Systems |
Dr. Sun |
Sajeeb Kirtonia |
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Curing Detection and Post-Cure Monitoring using Carbon Nanotube Yarns |
Dr. Liang |
Marquese Pollard |
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BNNT-Reinforced Ceramic Composites for High-Temperature Applications |
Dr. Sweat |
Mehul Tank |
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3D Imaging of Entangled Carbon Nanotube Structures |
Dr. Park |
Matt Kurilich |
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Implementation of Game Theoretic Algorithm |
Dr. Lichun Li |
Nabiha Nasir Orpa |
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Process Improvement of Resin Infusion Between Double Flexible Tooling (RIDFT) Manufacturing Method |
Dr. Okoli |
Okunzuwa (Austine) Ekuase |
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Design and Fabrication of Functionally-Graded MatEx Filament Feedstock |
Dr. Dickens |
Sean Psulkowski |
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In-situ synthesis of Mxenes for energy storage and wearable devices |
Dr. Okoli |
Nafiza Anjum |
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Printing quality control |
Dr. Wang |
An-Tsun Wei |
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Dynamic Mechanical Analysis of In-situ Triboluminescent Optical Fiber Sensors Embedded into a 3D Printed Carbon Fiber Composite |
Dr. Okoli |
Lucas Carani |
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Hygrothermal Response of Composite Micro and Nanomaterial Interfaces |
Dr. Sweat |
Ana De Leon |
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Wireless Biodegradable Micromotors for Microplastic Remediation |
Dr. Ali |
David Quashie |
Shannon Kelley |
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Fabrication of Crosslinkable Poly(arylene ether sulfone) Thin Film Composite Membranes by 3D Printing |
Dr. Arnett |
Kadisha Culpepper |
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Tissue Engineering Approach for Neuropathy Mitigation |
Dr. Zeng & Dr. Yan Li |
Danyale Berry |
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Hybrid Multifunctional Carbon Fiber/Carbon Nanotube PEEK Composites: Thermomechanical Mechanisms and Performance |
Dr. Sweat & Dr. Jolowsky |
Mitesh Patadia |
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Exploration of PI/vitrimer Nanocomposites |
Dr. Dickens & Dr. Lumar |
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Eligibility
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
- STEM disciplines (undergraduate students)
- Application Deadline: December 1, 2022 for priority consideration and February 26th, 2023 to meet extended deadline.
- Student cannot have attended two (2) other NSF REUs in the past
Application Checklist
All of the following items must be completed and submitted before your application package will be considered.
- Resume
- Current transcript
- Submission form
- Two letters of reference (preferably from your professors)
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Application Instructions
- Prepare resume and electronic version of unofficial transcript documents prior to beginning the submission form.
- When you are ready to submit your resume and transcript. Here is the link: https://famu-fsu-engineering.forms-db.com/view.php?id=155966.
*Note: The submission form does not have a SAVE feature. It must be completed in one sitting. Have all documents prepared prior to starting the submission form.
- The two letters of reference can be submitted via to retreat@eng.famu.fsu.edu or crest@eng.famu.fsu.edu.
- If you have any questions, please contact the RETREAT Assistant Coordinator, Ms. Kiaira McCoy.
An overview of the various activities that would be embarked upon during the retreat is illustrated below. All activities and collaborations are geared at equipping the students with knowledge and skills in advanced materials and entrepreneurship. The students will also have the opportunity to present that work during the EngiPreneurship competition.
