Objectives of the Engineering Research Program

I. Foster Undergraduate Research

- Be proactive for undergraduate research experiences during the academic year

• Collect research opportunities at MUSE: Create a database to find research opportunities/be a mentor for undergraduates at MUSE

• Promote collaboration with faculty at other colleges and schools at Mercer

• Establish a website to show activities of undergraduate research

• Provide funding opportunities for undergraduate research activities

- Promote summer research for undergraduate students

• Information for research activities

Research Experience for Undergraduates (Funded by NSF, DOE, and DOD)

Summer Fellowships and Internships in public and private sectors

II. Engineering Expo

- Organize annual Engineering Expo

• Collaborate with Freshmen Design, Honors Program, Senior Design Instructors, and students’ organizations at MUSE

• Collaborate with the Admissions

• Prepare presentations, including poster printing (supported by TCO and student workers)

• Communicate with the organizers of BEAR Day by the CLA)

III. Engineering Research Showcase

– Take strides in a national trend with our undergraduate research programs

– Demonstrate undergraduate and graduate research activities for outside audiences, including upper levels of administration, the local community, and/or professional communities

– Create a website for undergraduate research activities and presentations