Summer Research Experiences in Materials and Processing Engineering

Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles CA

Investigators

Abstract

This award provides support for an REU Site at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) for up to three years to provide research experiences to students from community colleges in the Los Angeles, California area and students from LMU. A total of 24 students will be recruited to spend ten weeks in the summer at LMU engaged in cutting-edge research projects in the field of materials and process engineering. The program will serve to encourage students to pursue advanced degrees in engineering and thus impact the nations need to increase the number of U.S. citizens and permanent residents engaged in research-related careers. It is also anticipated that this REU Site will have a Broader Impact on the nations need to have broader participation in the research enterprise of citizens and permanent residents from demographic groups traditionally underrepresented in science and engineering.