REU Site: Leveraging Engineering Education Research for U.S. Workforce Development
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
About this opportunity
The Engineering Education REU program offers students a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of engineering, education, and workforce development. This immersive summer experience places students within active research teams to investigate how engineering education shapes the future U.S. workforce. Participants will gain hands-on experience conducting rigorous educational research while maintaining strong connections to their home engineering disciplines.Through mentorship and collaboration, students will learn research methods used in engineering education, explore pathways for improving how engineers are prepared for professional practice, and contribute to national conversations about STEM workforce readiness. The program's goals are to (1) train students in high-quality educa
