Gain hands-on research experience and build nanotechnology technical education skills through the MNT-CURN undergraduate research program.
In this playlist, you will hear and see nanotechnology and microtechnology professors presenting about their own research and work -- from biosensors to underwater drones to nanomaterials. Each one covers a different specialty or niche area that you might decide to learn about and pursue as an exciting undergraduate research project.
The Micro Nano Technology Collaborative Undergraduate Research Network (MNT-CURN) is a unique undergraduate research program for community college students. During an academic-year and two-week summer capstone research experience, you will have the opportunity to work and learn from faculty mentors, baccalaureate research universities and industry partners from across the nation.
Program Highlights
Work either remotely or on your respective campus sites
Visit a 4-year partner campus during the summer capstone research experience
Work with faculty mentors, using strategies that will provide you with challenges that will serve as a growing e-portfolio
Progress of research will be tracked by the Evaluate UR program
Apply to MNT-CURN
MNT-CURN welcomes applications from traditionally underrepresented groups in STEM. We encourage members of the Black, Latinx, Native American, and women to consider applying for this opportunity.
The MNT-CURN Student Application is now full for the Fall 2022 Undergraduate Research program. If you have questions about this program or want to inquire about future applications, please contact janet@micronanoeducation.org.
Meet the Students
Student Participants ofMNT-CURN Cohort 2

Abdikarim Abdi

Emilio Mendoza

Kateryna Melnychuk

Andy Lam

James Griffin

Kevin Ethridge

Anton McFadden

Jenna Miller

Kiryl Zdor

Benjamin Bekey

Jocelyn Zhu

Mahan Pourfakhr

Brandon Wong

Kasielynn Bussard

Narely Rivas

Nayely Rolon-Gomez

Rachael Orkin

Robert Valtierra

Rukia Adan

Rukia Yahya

Stephanie Escoto

Thet Paing Da Na (David Da Na)

Ulysses Contreras

Valentina Arce

Yucheng Zhao
Meet the Mentors of Cohort 2
As a research participant you will work alongside Faculty and Student mentors.
Student Mentors

Aagam Rajeev Shah

Isiah Ramos

Justice Robinson

Kat Nykiel

Sophia Barber
Faculty Mentors

Adarsh Radadia

Aron Kamajaya

Atilla Ozgur Cakmak

Cait Cramer

Dominic M. Salerno

James Hewlett

Yu Chung Chang

Elif Ertekin

Neda Habibi

Tanya Faltens

T.J. Sego
Previous Cohorts
Meet the participants of past MNT-CURN cohorts and see the final research projects.