The MagLab REU program offers a wide range of research experiences in physics, chemistry, biological sciences, geochemistry, materials science and magnet science and engineering. Participants work closely with MagLab mentors on a research project. Students also participate in weekly seminars and colloquia that broaden their knowledge of MagLab research and future careers. Participants will receive a $6,500 stipend for their participation in the program that is given in two increments during the summer. Housing is provided through the program should you need it. We cannot reimburse housing costs that are not through our program. We can provide travel support for participants to come to the MagLab on the first day of the program and to return home on the last day of the program. The travel support is up to $800.
Highlights
- Runs from May 28th – August 2nd, 2024.
Students will be selected by mentors at any one of the MagLab's 2 locations:
- Florida State University, in Tallahassee, FL;
- University of Florida in Gainesville, FL
To see the types of research projects that past participants have conducted, please visit the section below on this webpage.
To learn more about research conducted by MagLab faculty and staff, please visit our research webpage.
Participation requirements:
- You must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card)
- You must be 18 years of age or older by the start of the program.
Applications
Summer 2024 REU Program Applications have now closed. Please check back for future application deadlines.
Application Materials
- A current resume that must be uploaded to the application.
- The names and email addresses of 1 – 2 professional references.
- Unofficial transcripts from all universities and colleges you have attended (Unofficial transcripts can either be uploaded during application process or sent by email to reu@magnet.fsu.edu).
REU Class of 2023
Makena Andersen
Lewis & Clark College - Chemistry and Physics
Mentors: Jamel Ali
Bariana Bowman
West Virginia University - Physics
Mentors: Laura Greene
View Presentation "Quantum Properties of SmB6" on YouTube 2nd Pace Winner
Joshua Davey
Tallahassee Community College - Mechanical Engineering
Mentors: Subramanian Ramakrishnan
View Presentation "Rheological Examination of Edible Viscoelastic Material to Optimize Print Settings" on YouTube 1st Place Winner
Srividya Donthineni
University Florida - Computer Science
Mentors: Yan Xin
Frank Genderson
Stevens Institute of Technology - Optical Engineering
Mentors: Rongmei Niu
View Presentation "Properties and Microstructure Analysis of Cu Composite Samples" on YouTube
Jonathan Giraldo
Florida State University - Physical Science
Mentors: Guangxin Ni
Leilanis Gonzalez
Florida State University - Chemical Engineering
Mentors: Daniel Hallinan
Katherine Martinez
Florida State University - Biomedical Engineering
Mentors: Samuel Grant
View Presentation "Behavioral Studies of Ischemic Female Rats Treated with Extracellular Vesicles Derived from Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells" on YouTube People's Choice Winner
Chloe Patterson
Florida State University - Biomedical Engineering - Biomaterial & Biopolymers Engineering BS
Mentors: Hadi Mohammadigoushki
View Presentation "Protein Adsorption in Oil/Water Interfaces" on YouTube
Isabel Ruby
California State East Bay - Chemistry
Mentors: Riqiang Fu
View Presentation "New Technique for Molecular Mapping" on YouTube 3rd Place Winner
Tyler Walker
Oregon State University - Electrical & Computer Engineering
Mentors: Thierry Dubroca
Rachel White
California State East Bay - Chemistry
Mentors: Martha Chacon
View Presentation "Mass Spectrometry Used in Identifying PFAS and Micro Plastics" on YouTube
REU Class of 2022 Presentation
Our REU class of 2022 presented their summer project as a 3-minute pitch. The videos show the range of disciplines and projects available to REUs who are accepted into the program.
Brandon Adams
Using MATLAB in Solid State NMR: Data Processing and Numerical Simulations
University of Florida - Physics | Mentors: Robert Shurko
Sebastian Aguero and Javion Walters
Characterization of proteins in E. coli MG1655 for advanced applications
Cal State University San Marcos - Chemistry and Florida State University - Biochemistry | Mentor: David Butcher
Hunter Bice
Towards Light Coupled Scanning Probe Microscopy in Ni lab
Florida State University - Mechanical Engineering | Mentor: Guangxin Ni
Caleb Bush
The missing 1-2-2: a search for Novel Magnetic Materials
Rochester Institute of Technology - Physics | Mentor: Ryan Baumbach
Ashley David
Analyzing the Soret Coefficient Using Time Resolved Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
Florida State University - Biomedical Engineering | Mentors: Daniel Halinan
Stephen Dubben
Mapping Strain Variation in SRF Cavities Using Image Analysis.
Florida State University - Chemical Engineering | Mentor: Peter Lee
Gage Erwin
Thermoelectric Properties of Kagome Metals
University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Physics and Pure Mathematics | Mentors: Kaya Wei
Sydney Garber
Developing Coral Records for Paleoclimate Reconstruction
Florida State University - Environmental Science | Mentors: Alyssa Atwood
3rd Place
Garret Hauser
Magnetic Properties of Pyorgel-XTE
University of Rhode Island - Physics | Mentor: Mark Meisel (UF)
Kegan Heaney
Correlating uniaxial tensile stress and microhardness in annealed Cu 101
University of North Carolina- Charlotte - Applied Physics | Mentors: Peter Lee
Rayanna Johnson and Judy Wang
Molecular Characterization of Aging Products from Essential Oils Used in Everyday Applications
Florida A&M University- Chemistry/Pre-Medicine and University of Southern California - Quantitative Biology/Communication | Mentors: Huan Chen & Martha Chacon
Matthew Jutkofsky
Different Humidity levels impact on polymer thermal conductivity
Florida State University - Biomedical Engineering | Mentor: Daniel Halinan
Sam Little
Describing quantized vortex interaction in superfluid helium
SSamuel Little University of Maryland-College Park - Physics/Astronomy | Mentors: Wei Guo
Devin Lloyd
Analysis of the Tape-to-Tape Contacts Between ReBCO in CORC Wires
Florida A& M University - Industrial Engineering | Mentors: Lance Cooley
Annette Lu
Histidine tautomer identification using 13C and 15N solid-state NMR spectroscopy
Duke University - Chemistry | Mentor: Riqiang Fu
1st Place
Brooke Mangano
Lipid Dynamics in Pulmonary Surfactant due to Surfactant Protein B
University of Georgia - Biochemistry | Mentor: Joanna Long (UF)
Kellan Moore
Characterization of Synthetic Tracheal Mucus Using Passive Microrheology
Washington University in St. Louis - Biomedical Engineering | Mentor: Jamel Ali
Joao Felipe Pereira
Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Cu-Ag
University of Maryland-College Park - Physics and Astronomy | Mentors: Ke Han
Raven Rawson
Cryogel: Aerogel Insulation for Cryogenic Applications
University of Florida - Physics | Mentor: Mark Meisel (UF)
Megan Reid
Validation of Flexible Lead Design
Florida State University - Mechanical Engineering | Mentor: Adam Voran
2nd Place
Aaron Weiser
Planar Tunneling Spectroscopy of Possible Topological Kondo Insulator YbB12
Youngstown State University - Physics | Mentor: Wan Kyu Park
Mycah Wells
Observing Glidcop as a Conductor
Florida A&M University - Biomedical Engineering | Mentor: Yan Xin
REU Class of 2022
Row 1 (left to right)
| Student | School - Major | Mentor |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Weiser | Youngstown State University - Physics | Wan Kyu Park |
| Stephen Dubben | Florida State University - Chemical Engineering | Peter Lee |
| Megan Reid | Florida State University - Mechanical Engineering | Adam Voran |
| Sebastian Aguero | Cal State University San Marcos - Chemistry | David Butcher |
| Kellan Moore | Washington University in St. Louis - Biomedical Engineering | Jamel Ali |
| Rayanna Johnson | Florida A&M University- Chemistry/Pre-Medicine | Huan Chen |
| Brandon Adams | University of Florida - Physics | Robert Shurko |
| Raven Rawson | University of Florida - Physics | Mark Meisel (UF) |
| Samuel Little | University of Maryland-College Park - Physics/Astronomy | Wei Guo |
Row 2 (left to right)
| Student | School - Major | Mentor |
|---|---|---|
| Caleb Bush | Rochester Institute of Technology - Physics | Ryan Baumbach |
| Matthew Jutkofsky | Florida State University - Biomedical Engineering | Daniel Halinan |
| Joao Felipe Pereira | University of Maryland-College Park - Physics and Astronomy | Ke Han |
| Sarah Gatti | Vanderbilt University - Biomedical Engineering | Jamel Ali |
| Judy Wang | University of Southern California - Quantitative Biology/Communication | Martha Chacon |
| Kegan Heaney | University of North Carolina- Charlotte - Applied Physics | Peter Lee |
| Gage Erwin | University of Tennessee, Knoxville - Physics and Pure Mathematics | Kaya Wei |
| Mycah Wells | Florida A&M University - Biomedical Engineering | Yan Xin |
| Devin Lloyd | Florida A& M University - Industrial Engineering | Lance Cooley |
Row 3 (left to right)
| Student | School - Major | Mentor |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney Garber | Florida State University - Environmental Science | Alyssa Atwood |
| Annette Lu | Duke University - Chemistry | Riqiang Fu |
| Javion Walters | Florida State University - Biochemistry | David Butcher |
| Ashley David | Florida State University - Biomedical Engineering | Daniel Halinan |
| Garret Hauser | University of Rhode Island - Physics | Mark Meisel (UF) |
| Brooke Mangano | University of Georgia - Biochemistry | Joanna Long (UF) |
| Hunter Bice | Florida State University - Mechanical Engineering | Guangxin Ni |
For more information contact Kawana Johnson, PhD.