We offer two types of undergraduate research experiences: (1) Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program and (2) Academic and summer experiences for UNL students.
Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
To learn more about our REU program in Engineering Education Research (EER) and apply, visit this link. Applications are due March 1, annually.
UNL Students
Interested in Academic Year or Summer Research Opportunities?
Faculty in discipline-based education research (DBER) in engineering seek undergraduate researchers to join a Fall, Spring, or Summer Research Program that introduces students to research in engineering education and builds research skills appropriate for any engineering field. DBER in engineering encompasses the study of the teaching and learning of our youngest engineering hopefuls to the practices and wisdom of our retiring engineers and all students and practitioners in between. The body of research that is generated provides the evidence for local, national, and global change in how we educate students.
Program Description:
Participants in the Research Program will each have their own assigned project culminating in a research poster presentation (for examples, see Current Students and Past Students).
Learning opportunities include but are not limited to:
• Data analysis to expand skills with Excel and other research tools
• Literature review and reading to become more familiar with library resources and research in engineering education
• Research poster construction and manuscript writing to gain experience with research dissemination
Other professional development opportunities will be available based on participant’s needs and interests.
Qualifications:
• Must be an undergraduate student in at least the second year of study at UNL
• All engineering majors considered.
• Must be self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working independently as well as on a team.
• Willing to learn new skills.
To apply:
Please visit our faculty profiles, and email a cover letter, including interest in engineering education research, resume, and unofficial transcript (generated in MyRED or MavLink) to the faculty member(s) you are interested in working with.