Exploring new frontiers, wherever you are.
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSEN) at Texas A&M University is proud to offer an entirely online Research Experience for Undergraduates (O-REU) program in partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory.
This signature program provides undergraduate students across the U.S. with hands-on research experience, professional development, and mentorship — all conducted remotely. Student commitment to the program is 40 hours per week during the summer program. Participants receive a $5,000 summer stipend and support for one in-person site visit during the program.
What to Expect
The O-REU incorporates all the hallmarks of an in-person REU, delivered through accessible online platforms — making high-impact research possible from anywhere.
How to Apply
To apply, please email the following materials to Ms. Isabel Cantu at icantu@tamu.edu:
- A 1-page resume
- An electronic transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
- A list of preferred mentors (please consult our faculty interests here)
- Contact information (name, professional affiliation, email address) for two references
Information on the summer O-REU program may be found on the TAMU Online REU Program webpage.
What to Expect
The O-REU incorporates all the hallmarks of an in-person REU, delivered through accessible online platforms — making high-impact research possible from anywhere.
Personalized Mentorship
- Students are matched with faculty mentors and research groups.
- Regular online meetings ensure close engagement.
- Structured deliverables include a project statement, mid-term update, final presentation, and on-site poster presentations.
Research Training & Webinars
- Instruction in programming, computation, and data science, provided by Texas A&M High Performance Research Computing (HPRC) and the Texas A&M Institute of Data Science (TAMIDS).
- Specialized training from faculty mentors and research groups.
- Pre-recorded student research presentations
Program Partners
- Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Texas A&M High Performance Research Computing (HPRC)
Together, we stand for opportunity and innovation. The O-REU program empowers students to engage in meaningful research, connect with world-class mentors, and prepare for future careers in science and engineering — no matter where they are.