Research Experience for Undergraduate (REU) – Application Form

Earth, Wind, and Fire – Sustainable Energy for the 21st Century

Please fill out the information below.

1. General Information
Last Name:
First Name:
Middle Name/Initial:

Country of Citizenship:

If not a citizen, are you a permanent resident?

(Note: Only US citizens and permanent residents are eligible to participate in this program)

2. Contact Information

Current Address Permanent Address

Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone:

E-mail Address:

3. Education Information

Current College/University:
Expected Graduation Date:
Academic Major:
Current GPA:

4. Demographic Information (Optional)

Gender:

Ethnicity (choose one): __ Hispanic or Latino __ Not Hispanic or Latino

Race (select one or more):

__ American Indian or Alaska Native __ Asian
__ Black or African American __ Multi-racial
__ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander __ White

5. Past Experiences, Awards and Honors

List up to 5 academic honors, scholarships, teaching or work experiences that you have had:
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6. Research Interests

Projects in the following areas are anticipated. Please rank these areas from 1 to 7, with 1 being
your top choice and 7 being your last choice.

__ Synthesis of Biofuels
__ Wind Energy Resource Assessment
__ Materials for Solar Power Generation
__ Production of Chemicals from Biomass
__ Small Renewable Energy Systems
__ Algae Production and Harvesting
__ Renewable Energy and Smart Grid

In addition to this application form, applicants should submit a transcript of their academic
record (unofficial transcript is acceptable), an essay of less than two pages describing their
general interest in sustainability, research interests and professional goals, and two letters of
recommendation. Application materials can be sent electronically. Letters of recommendation
can either be given to the applicant and sent in with the rest of the application material or can be
e-mailed directly. All materials should be sent to:

E-mail: reu@ksu.edu

Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)

ATTN: Ms. Florence Sperman
Department of Chemical Engineering
Kansas State University
Durland Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-5102
Fax: 785-532-7372