Do you want to use your skills and talents as an emerging STEM professional to help make the world a more just and equitable place?
If so, we invite you to apply to the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates STEM Research for Social Change program. This program is a collaborative effort among the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio, Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio, and St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas.
This ten-week program will give you a chance to explore and gain knowledge in engineering, chemistry and physics research through participation in cutting edge, faculty mentored research that has a meaningful and positive impact on society and that promotes social change for equitable communities as defined by the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Additionally, you will participate in professional development, professional and peer networking, and social activities designed to help you succeed in your future career.
The 2025 summer program will be housed at Central State University. This REU program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation Award #2244437 | #2244438 | #2244439.
We will select 10 participants for the program this year, and we have several exciting faculty-mentored projects (see topics below).
- Option A - Advancing Justice Through Forensic Science and Education Research Project
- Option B - Addressing Systemic Barriers for Returning Citizen Employment Research Project
- Option C - Method Development and Validation to Determine Hemp Biomolecule Interactions for Nutrition and Traditional Foods/Medicines Research Project
- Option D - Rethinking the Solid Waste Management in a University
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Dr. Kenya Crosson, Principal Investigator, University of Dayton
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Dr. Leanne Petry, Principal Investigator, Central State University
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Dr. Melissa Karlin, Principal Investigator, St. Mary’s University
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Ms. Elizabeth Generas, Program Evaluator, Wright State University