MeMDRL: DoN ROU Electronic Materials and Devices Research Opportunities for Undergraduates

The Multifunctional Electronic Materials and Devices Research Laboratory (MeMDRL) in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Klesse College, announces new Research Opportunities for Undergraduates (ROU). Financial support for this ROU is made available by the HBCU/MI Program, Department of the Navy (DoN). Undergraduate research will be tailored to student’s preparation and interests, with hands-on and hybrid participation options.

Who Should Apply: UTSA Undergraduates in STEM fields

• Interested in (a) research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) of electronic materials, devices and systems or (b) digital electroceramic printing, circuit design and simulations.
• Willing to participate in bi-weekly MeMDRL research seminar and to be engaged in faculty directed, graduate student mentored research project.

Why Apply: One or a combination of the benefit(s):

• ROU Assistantship – $1,500 each spring/fall semester (renewable)
• ROU Summer Assistantship – $3,000 during summer
• Tuition for Independent Study or Honor Thesis – up to 3 Semester Credit Hour
• Travel fund for conference attendance/presentations/publications

Application Eligibility:
1. Financial support limited to US citizens only. Underrepresented Minority students strongly encouraged to apply.
2. Junior/senior standing and enrolled full time in a STEM major of UTSA at the time of application. Undergraduates with minimum one semester remaining or interested in graduate studies are encouraged to apply.
3. Major GPA≥3.0 for an undergraduate student; Major GPA≥3.2 for students in a BS/MS integrated program.

Inquires and comments should be sent to: Dr. Ruyan Guo – ruyan.guo@utsa.edu or Robert E. Clark