Freshman Innovative Research Experience (FIRE-E)
The FIRE-E program provides freshman engineering students an opportunity for early experiential learning experience by working closely with faculty members and student mentors on real-world projects. They initiate new ideas to improve an existing engineering system or component, re-engineer a device or design and fabricate components using 3D-printer. These projects help to prepare students in critical thinking, team-work, and hands-on experience. Students are exposed to professional development, technical presentations, and academic seminars.
Semester Undergraduate Research in Engineering (SURE) Program
The SURE program provides engineering students an opportunity to work closely with faculty and industry professionals on research projects during the academic year and/or summer. These projects help prepare students for graduate school and the workforce in engineering fields. Also, participating in research projects prepares students in critical thinking, teamwork, and hands-on experience in applying theoretical knowledge gained in classroom to solving practical engineering problems. Students will be exposed to professional development, technical and academic seminars. SURE links undergraduate students with faculty and industry mentors, and introduces them to advanced research tools and database at the frontier of engineering.