2025 LSU Chemical Engineering REU Program Application Form

Please answer the following questions as completely and accurately as possible.
Citizenship Status
The program begins on May 27, 2025, and ends on August 1, 2025. Will you be available full-time to be in Baton Rouge between these dates?
Undergraduate Institution Type
Expected classification (as of May 27, 2025)
Gender (only used for statistical purposes and not as a basis for admission)
Ethnic background (only used for statistical purposes and not as a basis for admission)
Do you have a documented disability (only used for statistical purposes and not as a basis for admission)
Have you participated in research at your school?
Have you participated in an REU program before?
What are your current plans after you graduate from college
Does your department offer graduate (PhD or MS) degrees?
Per the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA), I do waive my right to review my references' letters.
Please upload a one-page personal statement.

Please name the file: LastName_FirstName_Statement

This should include your academic background, your interests, and your tentative career plans. The statement should indicate why you feel REU participation would benefit you and your future plans; also, describe how you believe you can contribute to your mentor’s research. If applicable, you are welcome to describe prior undergraduate research experience, as well as any other information that you feel may be useful in our assessment. Finally, please indicate if you have a preferred topic area (energy storage, catalysis, or biofuels).
Please upload a copy of your current college transcripts.

Please name the file: LastName_FirstName_Transcript

A scanned copy of an official transcript is acceptable; please scan with at least 200 dpi resolution and format as a pdf file. If your school provides you with online access to your transcript or degree audit, a PDF printout of this may also be acceptable. In either case, the electronic copy of your transcript must be directly traceable to your school register. A handwritten list of courses, or a copied transcript modified by hand/typewriter/computer will not be accepted.