Graduate & Undergraduate Students

Programs

Research Internships for Community College Students

The Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) programs are 10-week, paid research internships for community college students majoring in STEM fields. The REU programs include an internship under the guidance of Rice University faculty and Rice University graduate student mentors, while working in a university research lab throughout the summer, and gaining valuable skills on giving research presentations. These internships are funded with support by the National Science Foundation.

Nanomaterials Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) for Community College Students

The Nanomaterials REU for Community College Students program is a 10-week, paid research internship for Greater Houston area community college students to work in Rice University nanotechnology research laboratories. Participants will gain hands-on research experience in nanotechnology, one of the most exciting areas of scientific research.


REU Internship Administration

If you have any questions regarding any of the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs, please contact:

Faiza Zafar
Assistant Director for Equitable Research, Evaluation, and Grant Development
713-348-8215 | Faiza.Zafar@rice.edu

Mirna Wilson
Research and Evaluation Specialist
713-348-8215 | mw155@rice.edu


Outreach Opportunities

If you are a graduate or undergraduate student at Rice University and would like to participate in outreach efforts or connect with a school via our teachers, email us. You can also connect with us through OwlNest.

If you have any questions regarding R-STEM outreach opportunities, please contact:

Nancy Gealow
Program Administrator
713-348-5648 | Nancy.J.Gealow@rice.edu

Contact Information

Telephone: (713) 348-8211
Fax: (713) 348-3825
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
stem@rice.edu

Mailing Address

Office of STEM Engagement
Rice University
P.O. Box 1892, MS-7836
Houston, TX 77251-1892