University of Central Florida Summer Research Opportunity

The University of Central Florida is hosting a unique research opportunity. The theme of the program is to study and to develop materials and devices with application in biotechnology and medicine by bringing together engineering, computer science, photonics research, chemistry and biochemistry, and nanoscience and technology in interdisciplinary teams.

Students will gain hands-on research training in topics such as 3D microelectrode in vitro chips, electronic and optical biosensors, scaffold materials, wound healing patches, molecular bioimaging, and drug delivery systems. The research will involve both experimental and theory-based learning.

The program will be run for 10 weeks over the summer from May 16 to July 22, 2022. Accepted students will receive a $6000 stipend. Travel and housing will be provided as well.

Women and Members of demographic groups traditionally underrepresented in engineering are particularly encouraged to apply. The deadline for application for Summer 2022 is March 15, 2022.

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or permanent resident.