Grants & Funding

Lehigh University

Published Date: June 20, 2005

Program Information

Program Name:

Summer Research REU: Robotics and Biology

Program URL:

http://www.lehigh.edu/~inolfact/

Program Year:

2005

Program Description:

The REU site is a unique interdisciplinary program designed to bridge engineering and biology. It is intended for rising sophomores and will be limited to 10 students. The course will convey basic concepts in biology and engineering through lectures, labs and demonstrations. Students will then utilize these concepts to contract robots that navigate their environment using a chemical sensor designed by NASA. While the robot is the primary goal the second goal is to develop well-rounded well-educated students who are prepared for upper level courses in science and engineering and ultimately the scientific work force. Therefore scientific information will be supplemented with workshops on study habits, professional careers in science and engineering and leadership. At the close of the program students will be encouraged to form a network though email a periodic newsletter and follow-up interviews. Several of the most talented students will be asked to return and mentor the next year's class. Students will be introduced to the program and faculty at Lehigh through lectures and tours and will be encouraged to apply to Lehigh.

Program Restrictions:

Public Contact Information

Supported Components and Scientific Fields

Supported Components:

Student Research Opportunities and Broadening Access

General Fields Supported:

Biology, Engineering

Specific Fields Supported:

None provided

Program Eligibility Requirements

Who can apply?

Students

If organizations may apply, check which ones:

None provided

If students may apply, check which ones:

Grade 14

Are awards targeted to a specific population group?

No

If yes, check those that apply:

None provided

Is this program limited to organizations or residents within the United States?

No

Are awards targeted to people in specific U.S. states?

No

If yes, check those that apply:

None provided

Are awards targeted to a specific region within a state?

No

If yes, specify

Application Process and Program Award Term

Application Process, Initial Contact or Approach:

Online Application (specify URL): http://www.lehigh.edu/~inolfact/

Application Details:

Application Deadline(s)?:

No

If yes, date(s):

Deadline Comments:

Award Duration:

Fixed

Program Competition Information

Year (last reported competition)  2004

	Number of Applicants	Number of Awards	Total Funding Dollars	Range of Awards
Other Applicants:
Individual Award Rates:
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Sample of Recent Grantees

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