Study Abroad
The Republic of Singapore
Two opportunities in Singapore! Students may practice research in an academic environment or in industry. Students will be immersed in a safe multicultural environment. Cultural excursions will be organized with optional independent trips across Southeast Asia.
Students who choose to do cutting-edge academic research will be mentored by Dr. Frank Alexis and hosted in a lab maintained by a professor at Nanyang Technological University. Students will conduct research on selected topics of their choice, including biomaterials, defense materials, nanoelectronics, ecomaterials, nanotechnology, drug delivery and tissue engineering.
Students who choose to work in a lab hosted by an industry researcher will be mentored by Dr. Frank Alexis as they work to develop technologies and products.
Students may enroll for three or six credits in International Special Research Topics in Bioengineering (BioE460): 4-8 weeks
or
Students may enroll for three or six credits in International Internship in Bioengineering (BioE469): 8-10 weeks
2011 Dates:
Depart for Singapore: Approximately May 20
Return to the US: Before August 15
Contacts:
Dr. Frank Alexis
Assistant Director of BIOE Study Abroad
864-656-5003
falexis@clemson.edu
Dr. John Desjardin
Director of BIOE Study Abroad
864-656-4178
jdesjar@clemson.edu
Summer Study Opportunity
Pamplona, Spain
This five-week program at the Pamplona Learning Spanish Institute offers two courses.
- International Perspectives in Bioethics (3 hrs.), is taught by international leaders in bioethics, and is supplemented by tours of biomedical facilities near the historical city of Pamplona.
- Spanish Culture/International Studies (3 hrs,) offers immersive language and cultural lectures on Spain and Spanish culture, combined with numerous tours and day trips to local and regional sites.
The program includes friendly home-stay accommodations, offering a complete cultural experience for the future biomedical professional.
For more detailed information about cost, classes and perks of this program, please read this brochure.
See presentation: Bioengineering in Pamplona, Spain.
2012 Dates:
May 21-June 22
Contact:
Dr. John D. DesJardins
864-656-4178
jdesjar@clemson.edu