Lessons Learned from a Chemical Engineering REU: The Importance of Training Graduate Students Who are Supervising REU Students

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs provide participants with valuable experience that supplements their traditional engineering course work. Prior research has shown that participants enjoy many benefits in both technical and professional skills, such as the ability to work independently and to work with a diverse group of individuals. Research has also shown that REUs can confirm and increase interest in STEM fields as a...