Research Opportunities

Fall Research Opportunities

This fall the William States Lee College of Engineering will host the College Research Experience 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 College Research Experiences Cohort will provide a wide range of benefits.

Strengthen your technical
and professional skills
while being paid

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

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.

Program Description
The College of Engineering REU cohort will host three sessions designed to enhance your research experience and connect you with peers, faculty, and professionals. You will also have the opportunity to earn a Credly Digital Badge. These sessions are optional and are only to further benefit your research experience.

Available Projects and Deadlines
While the general OUR Program deadline for Fall 2026 has passed, the Spring 2027 program application opens September 14, 2026, and closes October 14, 2026. Please monitor this page for updates and updated faculty research openings. Please contact listed faculty members directly via email to apply.

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. 

Fall 2026 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

“The most valuable takeaway from this program was realizing how much growth comes from working closely with a mentor while tackling an open-ended problem. I not only developed stronger technical skills but also learned how to approach challenges with curiosity and adaptability.”

Jasmine Jacobo-Martinez