2018 Research Experience for Undergraduates 

The University of Southern Mississippi                           

School of Polymers and High Performance Materials

Monday, May 21st   - Friday, July 27th,  2018

APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 1, 2018

Completed application includes your official transcripts and 2 completed recommendation submissions  Recommendation submissions will automatically be sent directly to the individuals that you entered on your application.  Please send a copy of your transcript to:

Kim Wingo, REU Program Manager
The University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Dr #5050
Hattiesburg, MS 39406

Or via e-mail at Kimberly.Wingo@usm.edu

First Name	*
Last Name	*
E-mail Address	*
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Month/Day/Year of Birth	*
Gender	*	Male Female
Ethnicity		White African American American Indian / Alaska Native Asian / Pacific Islander Hispanic
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If not a U.S. citizen please explain current situation.
Current Mailing Address	*
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Zip Code	*
Cell Phone Number	*
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Permanent Home Mailing Address	*
City	*
State	*
Zip Code	*
Name of College/University	*
Current Major	*
Cumulative GPA	*
Year of Study	*	Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
Expected Graduate Date	*
Please list a completed chemistry, polymer physics, biochemistry and biology courses and final grades.
Course *
Grade *
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Previous Research Experience - Please describe any pertinent research experiences.
Personal Statement - Briefly describe your career goal especially your plans after graduation. *
Other Information - Please include any other information that you think might be important. Include any hobbies, activities, or leadership abilities.
Research Preferences - Please identify your top three preference for research topics. Review our website for further information.
1st Research Area Preference * Synthesis of High Performance Resins Polymer Composite Processing and Fabrication High Strength Reinforcement Materials Strength and Fracture Analysis of Polymer Composites High Performance Coatings Modeling of Polymer Composites Biocomposites Nanocomposites Bioinspired and Biomimetic Polymers Biodegradable and Environmentally Friendly Polymer ‘Smart’ Surfaces and Interfaces Colloids and Self-assembled Materials Analysis of Novel Polymer Systems
2nd Research Area Preference * Synthesis of High Performance Resins Polymer Composite Processing and Fabrication High Strength Reinforcement Materials Strength and Fracture Analysis of Polymer Composites High Performance Coatings Modeling of Polymer Composites Biocomposites Nanocomposites Bioinspired and Biomimetic Polymers Biodegradable and Environmentally Friendly Polymer ‘Smart’ Surfaces and Interfaces Colloids and Self-assembled Materials Analysis of Novel Polymer Systems
3rd Research Area Preference * Synthesis of High Performance Resins Polymer Composite Processing and Fabrication High Strength Reinforcement Materials Strength and Fracture Analysis of Polymer Composites High Performance Coatings Modeling of Polymer Composites Biocomposites Nanocomposites Bioinspired and Biomimetic Polymers Biodegradable and Environmentally Friendly Polymer ‘Smart’ Surfaces and Interfaces Colloids and Self-assembled Materials Analysis of Novel Polymer Systems
Please list two individuals that you would like to complete a recommendation form on your behalf. These individuals will receive an e-mail within 24 hours that will direct them to complete an online recommendation form. Please make them aware that you will be listing them on your application as your references.
1st Reference
Reference First Name	*
Refernce Last Name	*
Reference E-mail Address	*
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2nd Reference
Reference First Name	*
Reference Last Name	*
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I certify that the above information is correct. If accepted for this program, I agree to participate for the entire ten week summer period and will not accept any other form of remuneration.
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Date	*