The iPRISM program is an international paid research experience open to 3rd- and 4th-year undergraduate students.  Although organized by Penn State University Park, the program is seeking applicants from UMBC, a partner institution in this National Science Foundation sponsored program. Applicants are sought from the College of Engineering and Information Technology.

The program builds on the strong partnership between the Penn State Center for Living Multifunctional Materials Systems and  the University of Freiburg livMatS Center of Excellence in Germany. Dr. Paris von Lockette (Professor, Mechanical Engineering, UMBC) also has ongoing collaborations with both Penn State and Freiburg that bring this opportunity to UMBC COEIT students.

The program leads would like to encourage underrepresented minorities in STEM to apply.  Dr. von Lockette will be holding a drop-in info session on Wednesday, November 8th, 2023,  1:00 - 2:30 pm in ENGR 210-I. Please stop by anytime 1:00-2:30.  Also, I will hold a virtual drop in information session 5:30 - 6:30 PM  also on Wednesday, November 8th, 2023. The application closes on November 24^th, 2023. 

The iPRISM program (6/2/2024-7/31/2024) is a fully paid summer research internship at the University of Freiburg centered on engineered living materials research. The selected undergraduate students will receive a competitive stipend for their stay as well as a per diem to cover food and incidentals, with both travel and lodging also covered by the program. We have local University of Freiburg mentors and hosts, as well as an iPRISM graduate student mentor to mentor the iPRISM cohort on various research skills.

For more information, contact Dr. Paris von Lockette, pvonlock@psu.edu .