Possible Research Areas: Students have the opportunity to do research in any of the following areas: Understanding bacteria-material interactions by surface engineering; functionalization of biomimetic interfaces via engineered proteins; control of natural polymers for drug delivery; 2D and 3D active cell culture; neurite outgrowth on substrates with modulus gradients; smart drug release: furanone release from a shape memory hydrogel; electrochemical atomic force microscopy of cell-surface interactions.
Eligibility: Undergraduate students majoring in the following disciplines: Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or Physics with an interest in Biomaterials Science. Most Students will have completed their junior year, although talented students with less experience will be considered for acceptance in the program. Students must be U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Stipend: All participants will receive a stipend of $5,200 and on-campus housing at no additional expense.
Interactive Biomaterials REU Contacts:
Directors:
Dr. Julie Hasenwinkel
Program Director
Dr. Patrick Mather
Associate Program Director
Administration:
Karen Low • kplow@syr.edu
Michelle Lissner • melissne@syr.edu
Phone: (315) 443-3544