REU Site: Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduate Students in Construction

Arizona State University, Scottsdale AZ

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Abstract

This award provides funding for a three-year REU Site in Construction, at Arizona State University, under the direction of Dr. Anil Sawhney. The 10-week on-site summer program will involve 10 undergraduate students each year in the individual research projects of 12 faculty members. A key focus of the REU site will be studies and research in areas that are of significance to the construction industry. Research activities include an orientation workshop, participating faculty presentations, 9-week individual research program, interaction with current graduate students, workshop on construction management, biweekly research seminars, final research presentation, and final panel discussion of contruction industry experts describing the current status of the industry and its research needs.