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Apply now for the REU and altREU programs

Interested in a summer research internship? Check out the altREU and REU programs! Both programs are virtual.

NSF REU Site on Computational Modeling Serving Portland:

altREU: An Alternative Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) to Design, Program, and use Computers to Benefit Society:

Nancy featured as an outstanding graduate who exemplifies the spirit of Portland State

Nancy was an undergraduate researcher in the lab for 2 years. She is starting as a PhD student in the University of Washington’s neuroscience program in the fall 2023.

“Nancy MacKenzie, who will be receiving a bachelor’s degree in biomedical physics, had a nonlinear path to Portland State. Despite being an avid learner, a college degree wasn’t originally in the cards for MacKenzie. She dropped out of high school, and no one in her family had a degree. “

Read more at https://www.pdx.edu/news/overcoming-odds-celebrating-tenacious-spirit-class-2023#Nancy%20MacKenzie

Or watch the clip below:

OPENING: Undergraduate REU Site Program Administrator

We are seeking an undergraduate student administrator to help us run a newly funded NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site on “Computational Modeling Serving Portland.”

AS AN REU SITE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR, YOU WILL:

  • Communicate with potential and admitted students via e-mail and phone
  • Coordinate recruiting efforts
  • Design and maintain online application forms
  • Prepare application packages for review
  • Plan and organize meetings and events
  • Analyze and visualize data
  • Prepare flyers, presentations, and advertising materials for the program
  • Maintain the WordPress website
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