Summer Research Launchpad
An intensive 10-week undergraduate summer program where you will work with students from other universities with university and national research labs in a program with hands-on research, mentorship, technical training, and professional networking to help you build the confidence and skills to launch your future in advanced materials and manufacturing.
What You'll Gain
- Experience with the full cycle of materials research: making, testing, modeling, and communicating results
- Training across three major research universities, plus exposure to national lab and industry mentors
- A research portfolio you can use to demonstrate your skills and accomplishments
- Guidance on graduate school, research careers, and professional development
- A network of peers, faculty, and engineers who can support your next steps
Program Structure
- Session 1: Materials analysis at FIU
- Session 2: Modeling and simulation at Tennessee State University
- Session 3: Manufacturing at UTEP
- Bonus: Capstone experience at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)
- Session 4: Wrap-up in D.C./Baltimore and finalization of portfolios at home institution
How To Apply
It is not that hard! (US citizenship is required) Just send:
- A copy of your resume/C.V.
- An academic transcript (unofficial is fine)
- A personal statement (600 word maximum) on why this program would be beneficial to you, and how you would benefit the other student participants.
Email your materials to Luisa Perea (lperea3@utep.edu)
