DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts For 2017, interns will use electrospinning to create nano-scopic fibers of various polymers and study the effect of electrospinning parameters (e.g., voltage, concentration) on fiber properties The fibers are biocompatible and biodegradable, and could be useful in water separations and filtration Comments from previous interns: “This was a career changing experience for me.” “My lab technique skills have been growing by this internship program.” My experience at Tufts University was priceless I received laboratory experience that I will carry with me throughout my career.” “Working for your internship program was one of the best experiences I have ever had.” Loading a sample for thermal property studies Presenting a poster at ACS meeting in Washington, DC Preparing samples in an inert atmosphere glove box Internship Details: When: May 23 – June 30, 2017 (coinciding with First Summer Session at Tufts University) Where: Tufts University, 574 Boston Ave - Room 421, Medford, MA 02155 What is provided: The four selected interns will receive a stipend of $2700 for the six weeks, and 0.5 course credit from Tufts University In addition, tuition for the 0.5 credit course, registration fee, dormitory housing costs, and a small food allowance will be provided to the four interns Interns must provide for their own travel to and from Tufts University in Medford, MA Moving-in day for dormitory housing is Monday, May 22, 2017 Eligibility: Deaf or hard of hearing students who are matriculating at college or university, in a baccalaureate program at the time of the internship Students should have an interest in science or engineering in any field We especially welcome interns with mathematics or computer science training, or interest in biology, chemistry, materials science, physics, or any branch of engineering Applications: Prospective interns should send by e-mail: a resume, unofficial transcript, statement of purpose, and one letter of recommendation from a faculty advisor/teacher to Prof Peggy Cebe, peggy.cebe@tufts.edu Deadline for receipt of applications is February 15, 2017 Selected interns will be notified by March 15, 2017 To find out more, please check out our website at: http://www.tufts.edu/~pcebe/internships.html and YouTube videos at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itbudRcuVL0&feature=youtu.be http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=CxAyGIlkN9U http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ZKdwPz8G0S4 https://youtu.be/r0Mik9GtuMg Program is funded by the National Science Foundation, Polymers Program of the Division of Materials Research