In this NSF Division of Chemistry Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program, students focus on bio-product research for food, energy and water systems. Eight students receive funding from NSF and an additional 12 received miscellaneous funding to spend 10-weeks at Mississippi State University to pursue collaborative summer research projects at the nexus of Engineering, Chemistry and Environmental Science. Energy, water and food security and related topics such as greenhouse gases, global warming, conservation, recycling and remediation are in the news almost daily and our participating young scientists join research teams focused on solving real world problems in these important areas. Educational experiences focus on understanding environmental issues with an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches, leading to the development of environmentally-engaged scientists and a better-trained workforce. Seminars and educational components encourage entrepreneurial thinking for future careers. An overview of our 20 student REU FEWS entrepreneurial themed program with an EPSCOR outreach component will be presented.<br/> <br/>

Research experience for undergraduates: Food, energy and water security at Mississippi State University

255th National Meeting (2018)

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