Description

The laser is one of the greatest inventions in optics and photonics. Lasers drive modern research in physics, chemistry, and biology; they are a vital tool in manufacturing and medicine, and the heart of Internet communications. Due to its scientific and technological importance and far-reaching impacts in modern society, laser research has advanced at a very fast pace. This new REU Site at CREOL: The College of Optics & Photonics at the University of Central Florida will expose 10 undergraduate students to ten weeks of research and other educational experiences in lasers, optics, and photonics. Ten internationally recognized faculty members at CREOL will serve as research mentors in this program. The students will have the opportunity to conduct their own research projects in state-of-the-art optics and photonics research laboratories, while being carefully mentored to transition from close supervision to relative independence.

Application deadline: Feb. 17, 2026

Program dates: May 18 to July 25, 2026

https://creol.ucf.edu/reu/