Alabama State University News April 7, 2014 ASU Receives $300,000 National Science Foundation Grant Alabama State University students interested in careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) will have an opportunity to receive cutting-edge training this summer thanks to a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant totaling $336,634. As part of the grant, ASU will serve as one of the sites for the NSF's highly sought after national program, Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU). The program will host 10 undergraduate students for 10 weeks in a summer program, providing hands-on experimental research experience in nanotechnology and biotechnology related to the "Development of Safe Nanomaterials for Biological Applications." Dr. Komal Vig, the principal investigator of the ASU research program, said the goal is for the training to lead to students' successful pursuit of graduate degrees in STEM fields. "This is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students to engage in cutting-edge training in nanobiotechnology. Due to our strengths in this field, ASU was selected to be the REU training site, which is a nationwide competition," Vig said. "We are excited to have grants such as this, which are very difficult to receive and which expose students to research in STEM fields, motivating them for a career in much needed STEM areas in the country." The grant will provide a $5,000 stipend, on-campus housing and meal and travel allowances during the 10-week period. Students pursuing undergraduate studies in STEM fields are eligible to apply for this program. Dr. Shree Singh, director of ASU's Center for Nano-Biotechnology Research (CNBR), is the co-principal investigator for the program. The REU program will be administered through the CNBR, in conjunction with a team of faculty researchers. For more information, call 334-229-5131 or email reu@alasu.edu<mailto:reu@alasu.edu>. SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 800-999-8558, ext. 4820 404-702-5854 Skype: sandra.phoenix1 1438 West Peachtree NW Suite 200 Atlanta,GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (LYRASIS) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/> Honor the ancestors, honor the children. Register now http://www.hbculibraries.org/html/2014meeting-form.html for the October 26-28, 2014 HBCU Library Alliance 6th Membership Meeting in Atlanta GA!