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Online Research Experience for Undergraduates

Research reimagined, online with you in mind

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Exploring new frontiers, wherever you are.

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSEN) at Texas A&M University is proud to offer an entirely online Research Experience for Undergraduates (O-REU) program in partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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This signature program provides undergraduate students across the U.S. with hands-on research experience, professional development, and mentorship — all conducted remotely. Student commitment to the program is 40 hours per week during the summer program. Participants receive a $5,000 summer stipend and support for one in-person site visit during the program.

What to Expect

The O-REU incorporates all the hallmarks of an in-person REU, delivered through accessible online platforms — making high-impact research possible from anywhere.  

How to Apply

To apply, please email the following materials to Ms. Isabel Cantu at   icantu@tamu.edu:

  • A 1-page resume
  • An electronic transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
  • A list of preferred mentors (please consult our faculty interests here)
  • Contact information (name, professional affiliation, email address) for two references

Information on the summer O-REU program may be found on the TAMU Online REU Program webpage.

What to Expect

The O-REU incorporates all the hallmarks of an in-person REU, delivered through accessible online platforms — making high-impact research possible from anywhere.  

Personalized Mentorship

  • Students are matched with faculty mentors and research groups.  
  • Regular online meetings ensure close engagement.  
  • Structured deliverables include a project statement, mid-term update, final presentation, and  on-site poster presentations.

Research Training & Webinars

  • Instruction in programming, computation, and data science, provided by Texas A&M High Performance Research Computing (HPRC) and the Texas A&M Institute of Data Science (TAMIDS).  
  • Specialized training from faculty mentors and research groups.
  • Pre-recorded student research presentations

Program Partners

  • Los Alamos National Laboratory  
  • Texas A&M High Performance Research Computing (HPRC)

Together, we stand for opportunity and innovation. The O-REU program empowers students to engage in meaningful research, connect with world-class mentors, and prepare for future careers in science and engineering — no matter where they are.