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REU Sites: Engineering
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Iowa State University REU Site: Launching Aerospace's Underrepresented Students into the Next Chapter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (LAUNCH-UAS) Aerospace Engineering |
Ames, Iowa |
Research Topics/Keywords: Unmanned Aerial Systems(UAS),System Health Mgmt. of UAS,Dynamic Geofencing,UAS Swarm Behavior,UAS Apps.(Sensors,Inductive Charging System,Spray System),UAS Impact(ethics, safety societal, environ.) REU Site: Launching Aerospace's Underrepresented Students into the Next Chapter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (LAUNCH-UAS)Abstract of Award Cofunded: Department of Defense (DoD) | |
Iowa State University REU Site: Research and Education in Multiscale Sensing and Imaging Mechanical Engineering |
Ames, Iowa |
Primary: Ms. Hallie Golay (515) 294-0838 mosaic@iastate.edu Secondary: Sriram Sundararajan srirams@iastate.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: sensors, nanomaterials, advanced manufacturing, smart materials, renewable energy, reliability, machine learning, medical diagnostics, food security, engineering REU Site: Research and Education in Multiscale Sensing and ImagingAbstract of Award |
Iowa City, Iowa |
Primary: Amanda J. Haes (319) 384-3695 amanda-haes@uiowa.edu Secondary: C. Allan Guymon (319) 335-5015 allan-guymon@uiowa.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Chemistry, Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Biomaterials REU Site:Undergraduate Research in nanoscience and NanotechnologyAbstract of Award | |
Indiana University REU Site: Multidisciplinary Research for Undergraduates in Nanomaterials for Energy and Biological Applications Integrated Nanosystems Development Institute (INDI) |
Indianapolis, Indiana |
Primary: Dr. Mangilal Agarwal (317) 278-9792 agarwal@iupui.edu Secondary: Dr. Rajesh Sardar (317) 278-2511 rsarder@iupui.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Nanomtls, Nanofab, Future Mfg, Nanobiosensors, Batteries, Fuel Cells, Nanofluidics, Paper-based Analytical Devices, Phase Change Magnetic Nanomaterials, Biomaterials, Machine Learning REU Site: Multidisciplinary Research for Undergraduates in Nanomaterials for Energy and Biological ApplicationsAbstract of Award |
University of Chicago Research Experience for Undergraduates in Molecular Engineering Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering |
Illinois, Illinois |
Primary: Andrew Ferguson (773) 702-5950 andrewferguson@uchicago.edu Secondary: Laura Rico-Beck (773) 834-5602 lricobeck@uchicago.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: molecular engineering, immunoengineering, quantum engineering, materials engineering, energy storage, sustainability, health, interdisciplinary research, science communication Comments: This interdisciplinary REU site is also open to engineering and non-engineering majors within STEM degree programs. Students from 2-year colleges who do not have access to research experiences at their home institution and applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in STEM are encouraged to apply. Research Experience for Undergraduates in Molecular EngineeringAbstract of Award |
Illinois Institute of Technology REU Site: An Interdisciplinary Research Experience for Undergraduates in Food Safety, Food Engineering, and Nutrition Department of Food Science and Nutrition |
Bedford Park, Illinois |
Primary: Kathiravan Krishnamurthy (708) 563-8272 kkrishn2@iit.edu Secondary: Satish Parulekar (312) 567-3044 parulekar@iit.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: food safety, food engineering, nutrition, food science and technology REU Site: An Interdisciplinary Research Experience for Undergraduates in Food Safety, Food Engineering, and NutritionAbstract of Award |
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign REU Site: Frontiers in Biomedical Imaging Department of Bioengineering |
Urbana, Illinois |
Primary: Andrew M. Smith (217) 300-5638 smi@illinois.edu Secondary: Marina Marjanovic (217) 244-6221 marinam@illinois.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Bioengineering,medicine,microscopy,microscope,spectroscopy,tomography,molecule,cell,tissue,cancer,oncology,neuron,brain,analysis,diagnostics,diagnosis,simulation,clinical,conference REU Site: Frontiers in Biomedical ImagingAbstract of Award |
Northwestern University REU Site: Synthetic Biology at Northwestern: From Molecules to Society (SynBREU2.0) Center for Synthetic Biology |
Evanston, Illinois |
Primary: Danielle Tullman-Ercek (847) 491-7043 ercek@northwestern.edu Secondary: Gabriel Rocklin (312) 503-4226 grocklin@gmail.com |
Research Topics/Keywords: biosciences, synthetic biology, bioengineering, microbiology, biochemistry, metabolic engineering, applied mathematics Comments: Contact synbreu@northwestern.edu for information REU Site: Synthetic Biology at Northwestern: From Molecules to Society (SynBREU2.0)Abstract of Award Cofunded: Engineering |
Evanston, Illinois |
Research Topics/Keywords: Materials science, biomedical engineering, nanotechnology, soft hybrid materials, renewable energy materials, imaging, materials characterization, materials applications, microelectronics, sensors, Comments: SHyNE research projects provide significant hands-on experience with state-of-the-art nanoscale fabrication tools and characterization instruments. SHyNE Resource: Research for Undergraduates Program (REU)Abstract of Award | ||
Georgia Institute of Technology Cell Manufacturing Technologies (CMaT) Research Experience for Undergraduates |
Atlanta, Georgia |
Primary: Aaron Levine aaron.levine@pubpolicy.gatech.edu Secondary: Erin Bryant (404) 894-2645 CMaT-REU@mail.gatech.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: cell manufacturing, biomedical engineering, biosciences, biomanufacturing, therapeutic cells Cell Manufacturing Technologies (CMaT) Research Experience for UndergraduatesAbstract of Award |
University of Georgia Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Nanotechnology and Biomedicine School of Electrical and Computer Engineering |
Athens, Georgia |
Research Topics/Keywords: Nanotechnology, Biomedicine Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Nanotechnology and BiomedicineAbstract of Award | |
Georgia Institute of Technology, NNCI Coordinating Office National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (11 sites) |
Georgia |
Primary: Nancy Healy (404) 385-4307 nancy.healy@ien.gatech.edu Secondary: Leslie O'Neill (404) 385-7203 leslie.oneill@ien.gatech.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Nanotechnology, nanoscale science and engineering Comments: Eleven of the 16 sites of the NNCI have a summer REU program. The focus at each site varies but involves nanoscale science and engineering. The URL will take you to a central location where you can |
Georgia Southern University Research and Service Foundation REU Site: Propulsion, Aerodynamics, Materials and Controls of Aerial Vehicles Mechanical Engineering |
Statesboro, Georgia |
Primary: Dr. Valentin Soloiu, Professor (912) 478-2293 vsoloiu@georgiasouthern.edu Secondary: Dr. Mosfequr Rahman, Assoc.-Professor (912) 478-5004 mrahman@georgiasouthern.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Blade-vortex interaction,Synthetic jets,Negative Temp.,Coefficient Region,Double Winglet Aerodyn.,Thermo-acoustic instabilities, Human-UAV interaction, Ballistic impact on anisotropic mtls REU Site: Propulsion, Aerodynamics, Materials and Controls of Aerial VehiclesAbstract of Award |
Georgia Institute of Technology REU Site: Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)-Robotics Electrical and Computer Engineering |
Atlanta, Georgia |
Primary: Dr. Leyla Conrad (404) 385-0439 leyla.conrad@ece.gatech.edu Secondary: Prof. Ayanna Howard (404) 385-6450 ah260@gatech.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: robotics, interactive computing, biomechanics, bio robotics, assistive robotics, healthcare robotics REU Site: Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)-RoboticsAbstract of Award |
University of Georgia REU Site:Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Nanotechnology and Biomedicine School of Electrical and Computer |
Athens, Georgia |
Primary: Dr. Leidong Mao (706) 542-1871 mao@uga.edu Secondary: Dr. Jonathan Arnold (706) 542-1449 arnold@uga.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Nanotechnology; biomedicine, interdisciplinary research; microfluidics;cancer; regenerative medicine; bioimaging; cell;microfabrication; microscopy REU Site:Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Nanotechnology and BiomedicineAbstract of Award |
Florida International University Preparing RF Engineers for Communication, Imaging and Sensing (PRECISE) Electrical & Computer Engineering |
Miami, Florida |
Research Topics/Keywords: Radio frequency (RF) technologies in microwave, millimeter-wave and terahertz frequencies. Wireless communication, sensing and imaging; radar. Preparing RF Engineers for Communication, Imaging and Sensing (PRECISE)Abstract of Award | |
University of Central Florida REU Site: Advanced Technologies for HYpersonic, Propulsive, Energetic and Reusable Platforms (HYPER) Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
Orlando, Florida |
Primary: Ali P. Gordon (407) 823-4986 ali@ucf.edu Secondary: Jeffrey L. Kauffman (407) 823-0370 JLKauffman@ucf.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Multidisciplinary,Space,Launch,Fleet Management,Mars,Advanced Propellent,Mach 5,Combined Extreme Environments,Fluid-Structure Interaction,Additive Mfg.,Flame Diagnostics,Turbomachinery, Aerodynamics Comments: This site is supported by the Department of Defense in partnership with the NSF REU program. REU Site: Advanced Technologies for HYpersonic, Propulsive, Energetic and Reusable Platforms (HYPER)Abstract of Award |
University of Miami REU Site: Coastal Infrastructure Resilience Research (CIRR) College of Engineering |
Coral Gables, Florida |
Research Topics/Keywords: Coastal Infrastructure, Resilience, Sustainability, Climate Engineering REU Site: Coastal Infrastructure Resilience Research (CIRR)Abstract of Award | |
University of Central Florida REU Site: Engineering and Nanoscience of Materials and Device Applications in Biotechnology and Medicine NanoScience Technology Center |
Orlando, Florida |
Primary: Andre Gesquiere (407) 454-1317 andre@ucf.edu Secondary: Sudipta Seal (407) 823-5277 Sudipta.Seal@ucf.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Nanoscience and technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nanomedicine, Biophotonics, Sensors, Therapeutics REU Site: Engineering and Nanoscience of Materials and Device Applications in Biotechnology and MedicineAbstract of Award |
Gainesville, Florida |
Primary: Douglas Spearot (352) 392-6747 REUEngineeringforhealthcare@mae.ufl.edu Secondary: Malisa Sarntinoranont (352) 392-8404 REUEngineeringforhealthcare@mae.ufl.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Surface engineering, Biofluids and Biotransport, Thin films, Biomedical photonics, Rehabilitative Engineering, Biomechanics, Mechanobiology, Soft Tissue Mechanics, Hydrogels REU Site: Engineering for HealthcareAbstract of Award | |
University of Florida REU Site: Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Chemical Engineering at the University of Florida Chemical |
Gainesville, Florida |
Primary: Carlos Rinaldi (352) 392-0881 reu@che.ufl.edu Secondary: Emily Lopez (352) 392-0881 admin@che.ufl.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Catalysis, reaction engineering, nanomanufacturing, nanoscale engineering, complex flows, interfacial phenomena, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering REU Site: Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Chemical Engineering at the University of FloridaAbstract of Award |
University of South Florida REU Site: REU in Functional Materials and Manufacturing at University of South Florida College of Engineering |
Tampa, Florida |
Primary: Venkat Bhethanabotla (813) 974-3041 bhethana@usf.edu Secondary: John Kuhn (813) 974-6498 jnkuhn@usf.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: functional materials, manufacturing, nanomaterials, composites, sensors, materials science, materials engineering REU Site: REU in Functional Materials and Manufacturing at University of South FloridaAbstract of Award |
University of Delaware Dare to BE FIRST - Biomechanical Engineering Foundations in Impactful Research, Science & Technology Mechanical Engineering |
Newark, Delaware |
Primary: Jill Higginson (302) 831-6622 higginson@udel.edu Secondary: Xin Lu (302) 831-3581 xlu@udel.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: biomechanical engineering, osteoarthritis,
quantitative analysis, computational skills, physical therapy, connective tissue biomechanics,
cellular mechanobiology, molecular transport,rehabilitation Dare to BE FIRST - Biomechanical Engineering Foundations in Impactful Research, Science & TechnologyAbstract of Award |
Newark, Delaware |
Primary: Jamie Phillips (302) 831-2405 jphilli@udel.edu Secondary: Chengmo Yang, (302) 831-4997 chengmo@udel.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: electrical engineering, computer engineering, materials and devices, circuits, power and energy, signals and systems, cybersecurity, NAE Grand Challenges Undergraduate Research in Electrical and Computer Engineering (UR-ECE)Abstract of Award | |
University of Connecticut Research Experience for Neurodiverse Students: Transforming the Nation's Aging Infrastructure by Advancing Radical Solutions Civil and Environmental Engineering |
Storrs, Connecticut |
Research Topics/Keywords: artificial intelligence, storm damage prediction, machine learning, damage assessment of bridges, aging water, power, or transportation infrastructure Research Experience for Neurodiverse Students: Transforming the Nation's Aging Infrastructure by Advancing Radical SolutionsAbstract of Award | |
University of Connecticut REU Site: Entrepreneurial Research Experience for Undergraduates School of Engineering |
Storrs, Connecticut |
Primary: Daniel D. Burkey (860) 486-5466 e-reu@uconn.edu Secondary: Tracy Maheu (860) 486-5466 e-reu@uconn.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: entrepreneurship, intellectual property, multisciplinary, business plan, idea generation, engineering, technology REU Site: Entrepreneurial Research Experience for UndergraduatesAbstract of Award |
University of Connecticut REU Site: Research Experience in Cyber and Civil Infrastructure Security for Students with ADHD: Fostering Innovation Civil and Environmental Engineering |
Storrs, Connecticut |
Primary: Arash Esmaili Zaghi (860) 486-2468 zaghi@engr.uconn.edu Secondary: Mohammad Techranipoor (860) 486-3471 tehrani@engr.unconn.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Cyber, Civil infrastructure, security, ADHD, Innovation REU Site: Research Experience in Cyber and Civil Infrastructure Security for Students with ADHD: Fostering InnovationAbstract of Award |
Colorado State University Airborne Connections: From Emission Source to Impact to Solution Mechanical Engineering + |
Fort Collins, Colorado |
Primary: Amanda Lager-Gleason (970) 491-0924 amanda.lager_gleason@colostate.edu Secondary: Tami Bond (970) 491-4105 Tami.Bond@colostate.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Emissions, Air Quality, Sensors, Robotics, Health Impacts, Climate Impacts, Indoor Environment Comments: This multidisciplinary site is open to both engineering and non-engineering majors, and emphasizes connections among projects and societal relevance. Airborne Connections: From Emission Source to Impact to SolutionAbstract of Award |
University of Colorado Boulder Engineering Materials for a Healthy World Materials Science and Engineering Program |
Boulder, Colorado |
Primary: Stephanie J. Bryant (303) 735-6714 sbryant@colorado.edu Secondary: Laramie Rose (303) 492-9465 laramie.rose@colorado.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Materials for energy, materials for health, materials for infrastructure, science policy, and science justice Engineering Materials for a Healthy WorldAbstract of Award |
Colorado School of Mines REU site: Collaborative Research: Research Experience for Undergraduates in Underground Infrastructure Civil and Environmental Engineering |
Golden, Colorado |
Primary: Dr. Reza Hedayat (303) 273-3401 hedayat@mines.edu Secondary: Dr. Gabriel Walton (303) 384-2235 gwalton@mines.edu |
Research Topics/Keywords: Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mining Engineering, Infrastructure Materials, Resilience and Sustainability, Data Analytics, Remote Sensing, Underground Infrastructure, Transportation Comments: This collaborative REU site award to Colorado School of Mines, located in Golden, CO, Lehigh University, located in Bethlehem, PA, and California State University, Los Angeles, located in Los Angeles, CA focuses on Underground Infrastructure and hosts four students in each university per year. REU site: Collaborative Research: Research Experience for Undergraduates in Underground InfrastructureAbstract of Award |