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<font color="#000000">We are pleased to inform you that the UC San Diego Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) is now accepting applications for its 2021 NSF-sponsored "Advanced Materials Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)" program. </font></p>
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<font color="#000000">Assuming that the situation related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic improves, the site will provide undergraduate students in science and engineering disciplines with a 10-week program (<b>June 28- August 13, 2021) </b>consisting of rigorous
training and inclusive mentoring in <b>cutting-edge materials science research bridging experiment and theory</b>, along with academic enrichment activities that include research seminars, professional development workshops, industrial field trips, and more.
Participants will also be invited to present at UC San Diego's Summer Undergraduate Research Conference in August of 2021. Should the pandemic prevent in-person interactions, a remote program will be provided.</font></p>
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<font color="#000000">To learn more about the MRSEC research areas and program application details, please visit</font> <span style="color:black"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mrsec.ucsd.edu/reu/__;!!LkSTlj0I!Qt5_yW75Qu717IpGDg415IzaHVsqsuqZ0XdFalzOzHL84UgyllFfUTVxiQ$" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">https://mrsec.ucsd.edu/reu/</span></a>.
Additional information can also be found on the attached flyer.</span></p>
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<span style="color:black">The application portal will close March 1, 2021. We welcome applications from students with a diversity of backgrounds and lived experiences, including women, persons excluded because of race or ethnicity, veterans, and persons with
disabilities.</span></p>
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