Undergraduate Researcher

Job Type
Undergraduate
Job Institution
Marshall University
Job Description

Join us in Huntington, West Virginia, to be a part of a unique opportunity to make significant contributions to the field of engineering while expanding your own knowledge and expertise in this fascinating field!

The NSF REU Site at Marshall University (MU) is is hosting a 10-week summer program from May 20th to July 26th, 2024. This program, now in its second year, offers college students the chance to explore underground features in the Appalachian Region. During the previous summer in 2023, the first cohort conducted their research at the 70-acre MU Subterranean Cavity Research and Training (MUSCRAT) Park, where they had access to various underground areas for their studies.

The REU program focuses on civil and environmental engineering-related research, specifically delving into underground hazards and anomalies such as coal mines, fire hazards, mine waste treatment, and subterranean infrastructure. It is tailored for students who have completed high school math and science courses. The goal is not only to provide research opportunities but also to engage 2- or 4-year college students outside of STEM majors. The aim is to kindle their interest in science and engineering, potentially inspiring them to switch majors.

REU participants will stay in student housing on Marshall University's main campus in Huntington, WV.

Required Qualifications
• Undergraduate student
• Curiosity about STEM as a career or major
• U.S. citizenship, U.S. national, or permanent resident of the United States.

Preferred Qualifications
• Non-STEM majors
• Women, veterans, first-generation college students, and students from underrepresented groups
• Current enrollment in a community college

For additional information, please contact Sungmin Youn (youns@marshall.edu) or Sudipta Chowdhury (chowdhurys@marshall.edu). Detailed information is also provided on our REU Website (https://sites.google.com/view/mureusite).