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REU (Research) in Environmental Sciences and Engineering

Primary Institution: Clarkson University
City: Potsdam
State: NY
Job Duration: 10 Weeks (May 31-August 6)
Class Requirement: Completed Freshman Year
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Permanent Legal Resident
Position Type: Research
Discipline(s): Environmental Sciences and Engineering
Description: THEME:         Sustainable solutions to emerging environmental problems.

Conduct environmental research with faculty and graduate student mentors.  Research projects are available in the following areas:

· fate, transport, and remediation of emerging pollutants

· green chemistry

· alternative energy and greenhouse gas reduction

· biodiversity and ecological sustainability

· environmental stresses on biological systems

· lifecycle assessment

· political and social responses to emerging environmental problems


ACHIEVEMENTS: Research results from participants in the REU program have been presented at national conferences and won prizes at national paper competitions.

DETAILS:  For complete information on this summer's research program, detailed description of application requirements, and a summary of past research experiences please visit our  web site:

http://www.clarkson.edu/reu/
Stipend: $4500 for 10 weeks
Benefits: Housing
Travel Reimbursement
Some food expenses and field trips covered
Application Deadline: 03/01/2010
Job Website: clarkson.edu/reu/
Additional Information: Dr. Ferro is on sabbatical this coming spring, but can be reached by email.  Dr. Andreescu may be reached by telephone or email.

Primary Contact Information

Andrea Ferro
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY 13699
Email: aferro@clarkson.edu
Phone: (315)268-7649


Secondary Contact Information

Silvana Andreescu
Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science
Clarkson University
Potsdam, NY 13699
Email: eandrees@clarkson.edu
Phone: (315)268-2394