NSF Microelectronics Using Project-Based Learning (REM: EMProject)
Rice University Center for STEM Engagement (NSF-funded REM: EMProject)
Program overview
High school and community college educators and community college/Rice undergraduate students interested in hands-on microelectronics, semiconductor, and cleanroom research; note that this is not for high school students.
Eligibility
Educators: open to Houston-area high school and community college educators. Students: open to Houston-area community college and Rice undergraduate students; preference for STEM majors. U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident required. · Must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident. · Houston-area (educators; community college and Rice undergraduate students in the Houston area).
Key details
- Organization
- Rice University Center for STEM Engagement (NSF-funded REM: EMProject)
- Type
- Paid research internship / professional development program
- Location
- Rice University, Houston, TX (NanoFabrication Facility cleanroom)
- Format
- in-person
- Application deadline
- April 13, 2025 (all supporting documents due); page header also states April 15, 2025
- Cost
- No cost; paid internships/stipends provided
- Compensation
- Stipend available
- Time commitment
- Educators: six-week summer research plus year-long program/workshops and spring expectations; Students: full-time 40 hours/week for six weeks.
- Application status
- Closed (2025–2026 deadline: April 15, 2025; educator/student deadline: April 13, 2025)
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.