2013 Research Experience for Undergraduates
June 10 - August 2
Virginia Tech
to make fuels, chemicals, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. Bioprocess engineering is a rapidly growing
field that applies green engineering principles to replace current fossil fuel based processes. Research
areas include synthetic biology and metabolic/genetic engineering for biofuel and biochemical production,
protein engineering for biopharmaceuticals, and sustainable biomaterials.
Stipend: $4000/summer + room & board
Review of applications begins February 1, 2013
engineering discipline with an interest in bioprocess engineering. Underrepresented minorities
and women are particularly encouraged to apply.
Participating Faculty:
Dr. Justin Barone, Sustainable Biomaterials
Dr. Chip Frazier, Sustainable Biomaterials
Dr. Scott Renneckar, Sustainable Biomaterials
Dr. Ryan Senger, Synthetic Biology/Metabolic Engineering
Dr. Mike Zhang, Protein Engineering/Separation
Dr. Percival Zhang, Synthetic Biology/Enzyme Engineering
Students will:
Join a participating research group and perform hands-on research in Bioprocess Engineering
Participate in team building and social activities
Attend the 2013 ACS Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference in Washington, DC June 18-20, 2013
Justin Barone, BPE NSF-REU Site Director
Biological Systems Engineering Department
Virginia Tech
(540) 231-0680
bpe-reu@vt.edu
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