REU Program in Chemistry Using X-ray Crystallography (CRUX) at MTSU

NOTICE: The CRUX REU program ended after summer 2023

• 9 weeks of research 
• May 30 to August 1, 2023 
• $5400 + housing 
• Travel allowance 
• 1 college credit 
• Soft skills 
• Presentations 
• Field trips and recreation 
• COVID precautions 

 MTSU’s Department of Chemistry is excited to host 8 outstanding undergraduate researchers from across the US during an intense fun-packed summer in 2023. 

We welcome you to apply to this unusual REU program by Feb. 21, 2023!  Review of applications starts February 14th and continues until the program is filled.

Activities. Each member of the diverse cohort will spend nine weeks pursuing state-of-the-art research projects in inorganic, organic, organometallic, mechanistic biochemistry, or ceramics with a chosen faculty mentor, and interact with seven other faculty who specialize in working with undergraduate students through workshops, field trips, and social events. Participants will learn about X-ray crystallography and other analytical methods to characterize materials. They will build a resume and soft skills during a series of workshops. 

Who Should Apply?   We are seeking enthusiastic undergraduate students who are US citizens or permanent residents. Those in underrepresented minority groups and/or from schools that do not provide an opportunity for research are especially encouraged to apply.

Location:  MTSU is in Murfreesboro, just 35 miles south of Nashville and centrally located with access to many fun places to visit and learn from.

Contact:   Dr. Andrienne Friedli afriedli@mtsu.edu  615-898-2071