Hey girls!

Refer below!

Natalie

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Subject: NanoJapan 2009: Now Accepting Applications

Dear Region G SWE Chapters:

My name is Sarah Phillips and I am a co-PI on the NSF-PIRE grant that
funds the Rice University NanoJapan program.  This unique
international research experience for undergraduates is open to
freshman and sophomore engineering or physics students nationwide.  I
hope you would be willing to share the email below and attached flyer
with students members of your local SWE chapter and other eligible
students at your university.

If you, or your students, have further questions regarding this
program please do not hesitate to contact me at [log in to unmask]

Thank you,

Sarah

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Sarah Phillips
Engineering International Programs Administrator
Rice University
(713) 348-6362
Fax: (713) 348-5686
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NanoJapan:  Winner of 2008 IIE Heiskell Award for Best Practice in
International Education.  To learn more see
http://www.iienetwork.org/page/117769/.

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NanoJapan 2009: Summer Nanotechnology Research Internship Program
Dates: May 15 - August 7, 2009
Open to: Freshman & Sophomore Undergraduates at US Universities &
Colleges Nationwide
Application Deadline: January 12, 2009
Website: http://nanojapan.rice.edu

Open to undergraduate students nationwide the summer 2009 NanoJapan
program seeks to create a generation of globally competent scientists
and engineers with the technical research skills needed to prepare
them for a successful graduate career in a nanotechnology-related
field.   Open to freshman and sophomore undergraduates at any US
university or college, this summer research internship program
includes a three-week Japanese language and culture orientation held
in Tokyo followed by a nine-week research internship at leading
nanotechnology laboratories throughout Japan.  Potential research host
universities include Keio University, RIKEN, the University of Tokyo,
Tokyo Institute of Technology, Osaka University, Osaka Institute of
Technology, Shinshu University, Tohoku University and Hokkaido
University.  The program is sponsored by a National Science Foundation
Partnership for International Research & Education (NSF-PIRE) grant
awarded to Prof. Junichiro Kono of Rice University and received the
2008 IIE Heiskell Award as a Best Practice in Study Abroad.

Students in all engineering disciplines are eligible but physics,
electrical engineering, and students traditionally underrepresented in
the sciences & engineering are particularly encouraged to apply.  No
prior research or Japanese language experience is required though
applicants must be able to express a demonstrated interest in Japan
and in the field of nanotechnology as it relates to nanoscale
semiconductor devices, nanophotonics, and carbon nanotubes.

For more information  and the online application please see
http://nanojapan.rice.edu or email [log in to unmask]