About BioMaP REU
Interested in a fun and enriching experience this summer? The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Iowa State University hosts a summer research experience for undergraduate students. This opportunity is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
The program creates novel research experiences for undergrad students from around the country in the areas of biological materials and processes, often referred to as “BioMaP.” Students are active members of interdisciplinary groups and interact with faculty, post-doctoral researchers, graduate students and industry. Students also participate in cohort experiences such as short courses, joint seminars/meetings, workshops, tours of research facilities and field trips.
When: May 29 – August 4, 2012
Incentives: $450 per week stipend, travel expenses paid up to $800, food and housing allowance paid up to $4500
A unique component of the program is a partnership with the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Instituto Tecnolgico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) in Monterrey, Mexico. As part of the international component some students participate in research projects at ITESM.
To complement the research experience and have students get to know each other, several social and recreational events are organized. Students take advantage of life in Ames, Iowa, which was named one of the ten best places to live in the nation in 2010. Summer activities include the Central Iowa Festival of the Arts, Iowa Games and much more. Central Iowa also is well suited for hiking, bicycling and sailing.
In addition to baccalaureate-track students, Iowa State welcomes community college students from any state to apply to this program.
Click below to see what BioMaP REU students did in summer 2011
