Research Experiences for Undergraduates

Awareness and Localization of Explosives Related Threats (ALERT), a Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence will be selecting up to six (6) science or engineering undergraduate students to work at ALERT laboratories on research projects related to the emerging technology of explosives detection. These REU students will have the opportunity to work for 10 weeks at ALERT facilities in the areas of blast mitigation, Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) applications, Remote Raman Spectroscopy (RRS), mechanical response and performance of structures. ALERT supports research thrusts in four areas:

Students accepted to the program will receive a $4500 stipend and apartment-style housing will be provided. Student housing will be provided for those who need it. Women, minority students and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The ALERT 2012 REU Program will run from Monday, June 4, 2012 through Friday, August 10, 2012. Application materials for summer 2012 are due by Friday, February 24, 2012.

Download the application here: 2012 ALERT REU Application.