REU: Security Printing & Anti-Counterfeiting Technology
This NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates Site at SDSMT, USD and SDSU, provides undergraduate students a chance to conduct cutting-edge research focused on security printing and anti-counterfeiting technology.
Counterfeiting is a growing issue in the U.S., posing serious economic, safety and national security concerns. The REU program is a multi-disciplinary program with research opportunities in Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Chemistry, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Chemistry, and Computer Science.
Program Description
- 10 week Summer Research Experience
- June 3 - August 9, 2013
- Faculty Mentored Research
- Professional Development and Technical
- Communication Programs
- Security Technology Technical Seminars
- $5000 Stipend and Housing Provided
Projects
- Security Printing: Counterfeit Microelectronics
- Multi-Dimensional recognition & Encoding of 2-D Bar Codes
- Forensic Analysis of Native American Art
- Cyber-Physical Authentication
- Security Ink Formulation
- Synthesis of “Upconverting” Nanoparticles
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Deadline is April 5, 2013 - Download the Application
Send Application to
Dr. Grant Crawford, Assistant Professor (Grant.Crawford@sdsmt.edu)
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
501 E. Saint Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701
Phone: (605) 394-5133 | Fax: (605) 394-3369