Qualified graduate, undergraduate, high school students, and teachers are invited to apply for this summer research experience at the UNT Department of Physics, sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF). The deadline to apply is April 2, 2022.
Fundamental and applied research to be undertaken as part of the REM program involves ultrasonic wave propagation through acoustical metamaterials or meta-surfaces. The REM program will provide mentorship and engage students on research supported by the NSF sponsored Emerging Frontiers for Research and Innovation, (EFRI) one of the major emerging frontier multidisciplinary groups in Texas on promoting collaborative and cutting-edge research and educational activities. Some of the ongoing projects in UNT's EFRI program include Machine Learning (ML) for optimization of nonreciprocity of phononic crystals and for nondestructive evaluation (NDE) technique of additively manufactured materials , development of multifunctional acoustic metamaterials, and studying Anderson localization of sound in ferrofluids.
The EFRI program will also collaborate with UNT's Center for Adaptive and Advanced Manufacturing for the design and fabrication of ultrasonic devices based on additive manufacturing processes. Select topics on above listed projects will be available. Priority will be given to students with a strong drive for graduate studies and future research careers.
The EFRI program led by Prof. Arkdaii Krokhin, Professor of Physics, fosters collaboration between the Colleges of Engineering, Science, and Center for Agile and Advanced Manufacturing at UNT, where experts from complementary disciplines work together to develop innovative scientific and engineering solutions to existing and emerging challenges in meta-acoustics and additive manufacturing.
The program at UNT will engage high school and graduate/ undergraduate students, and teachers on research leading to the discovery of new knowledge, provide mentoring from a diverse research team, promote graduate study as a future professional goal, and provide instructive and appealing learning components. As part of the research experience, the participants will formulate a hypothesis, develop a research plan, carry out a research investigation, prepare progress reports using multiple technology-enriched approaches, present findings to a group of peers and research mentors through a variety of presentation modes, and reflect on achievements. In addition, specific periods will be set aside for structured learning and professional development activities designed to provide the participants with skills, tools, and training essential for success in research. The REM program will provide industrial experience through visits to Tech Fort Worth and local industries in collaboration through NSF's academic liaison with industry (GOALI program).
When do we start?
(Tentative schedule - subject to change due to COVID-19)
May 30 - July 22, 2022
8-week long program for graduate/undergraduate and teachers;
June 27 - July 22, 2022
4-week long program for high school students;
All the selected participants will be provided a stipend based on their qualifications as per NSF regulations. Additionally, room and board at UNT may be provided for participants.
How to apply
Students and teachers interested in applying to the program should indicate such interest. Fill out the online application form and submit by April 2 (Sat), 2022: Apply UNT EFRI-REM 2022 (Sign in Google account first to continue to Forms)
We are looking for...
In this program, we plan to recruit graduate/undergraduate students along with high school or college teachers with a high degree of self-motivation for research and development. Undergraduate students with strong motivation towards graduate study in STEM fields will have preference. Graduate students in their first or second year of their graduate program will be preferred. For teachers or educators with a motivation for research and outreach of higher education to the community will be preferred.
Selection process
Applications will be reviewed starting April 2, and will continue until all research positions are filled. An online interview of short-listed candidates will be performed before making the final selection. All selection processes will be completed at least one month before the travel date.
For more information, please contact:
Prof. Arkadii Krokhin at arkady@unt.edu or Dr. Hyeonu Heo at hyeonu.heo@unt.edu