Research Opportunities

Professor and student working on a project in BATT CAVE

Summer 2025 Research Opportunities

Core dates:  May 19 – July 25, 2025

This summer the William States Lee College of Engineering will host the inaugural College Research Experiences Cohort. As an undergraduate engineering student, you can participate in active research projects under the mentorship of faculty while being paid for the experience ($12/hour). Being part of this cohort will provide a wide range of benefits.

Civil engineering student working on a Steel Bridge Competition project

Strengthen your technical
and professional skills
while being paid

Student working with equipment in BATT CAVE

Learn firsthand about other ongoing projects by meeting the researchers and touring the engineering college research labs

Seniors sit at table with industry partner during Senior Design Kickoff breakfast

Broaden your career opportunities through an expanded network

What is the application process?

Eligibility
The program is open to current undergraduate engineering students who have earned at least 29 credits. Note: If registered for any course work, you can work up to 20 hours a week. If you are on a summer project, and not registered for any classes, you can work up to 40 hours a week.

Available Projects and Deadlines
See the opportunities listed below and apply via the relevant contact mechanism, i.e. contacting the listed faculty member directly by email, or via the dedicated Office for Undergraduate Research (OUR) program application process. Note the OUR program projects have an application deadline of February 20, 2025.

Note for Faculty: Please contact Angela Flanagan-Coker if a project description needs updating or if you wish to add a project to the list. 

Active and Upcoming Projects
(Click on a project to see all details and application method.)

As part of the program, you’ll have exclusive support opportunities, including:

  • A welcome and onboarding meeting that provides useful resources and points of contact to optimize your research efforts
  • A professional portrait appropriate for use in your LinkedIn account or at research conferences
  • Information sessions on effective data representation for papers and conferences, and presentation do’s and don’ts for technical audiences
  • Networking sessions with W.S. Lee College of Engineering alumni who leveraged their REU experience to broaden their career opportunities
  • Information sessions about graduate school financial support opportunities and how to get a head start on a master’s program in order to earn your MS degree sooner
  • The opportunity to showcase your research via a poster or YouTube video on the College website