Other
Benefits
Our
primary objective in conducting a summer research program
for undergraduate students is to expose students to the opportunities,
challenges and rewards of conducting research. This 10-week
program will allow you to:
Conduct
research with the faculty in one or more of the following departments:
Engineering, Social Sciences & Public Policy, Business and
Economics
- Understand
the importance and significance of research for addressing
sustainability problems.
- Learn
the steps of the scientific research process.
- Acquire
an understanding of the Sustainable Futures Model and the
complex interrelationships among industrial, societal and
environmental sustainability.
- Design
and carry out independent team research projects under faculty
mentorship.
- Learn
to more effectively communicate research findings to a variety
of audiences.
- Develop
professional and social relationships that bridge cultural
(ethnic, geographic, academic) differences and that will
prepare you to work collaboratively as part of interdisciplinary
teams.
- Explore
opportunities for graduate research.
- Investigate
career opportunities in the broad field of sustainability.
What
else will you gain? Lots!
• A great experience that you can put on your résumé
• Knowledge on how to use state-of-the art analytical
equipment
• Research, writing and presentation skills
• The chance to interact with students from other universities
• Financial compensation
• The chance to explore beautiful upper Michigan or
Louisiana
Research Environment
We will select eight undergraduate students to conduct research
at Michigan Tech, and eight undergraduate students to conduct
research at Southern. During the ten-week summer session,
each student will work collaboratively with a faculty and
graduate students on an interdisciplinary research project.
Teams of students will explore topics together.
Students will work approximately 40 hours per week on their
individual research projects. In addition to research, there
will be weekly seminars and workshops to provide students
with the tools needed to complete their projects. At the conclusion
of the summer session, students will present their final work
at a symposium in the main campus center at both campuses.
Leisure
Environment
As part of the REU program, you’ll have plenty of time
to participate in fun activities in Houghton or Baton Rouge.
