"Overall, I had an amazing experience participating in this program. This was my first research experience, but I learned and developed various skills that I will carry into the rest of my academic years, as well as, my career. Not only was I given opportunities within the program, I was also presented with many prospects for the future that I am looking forward to." 
                                                                                                         ~ Zaynab O. Ganz (The College of New Jersey)

"My REU experience has been great for many reasons. Professionally, my skills in simulation (my research area) have grown significantly and I have built great relationships with the other students and my mentors. The industry tours we got to do were also very interesting. I recommend this program to anyone who is interested in an area related to the projects."
                                                                                    ~ Brendan J. Saylor (The University of Tennessee Knoxville)

"Overall, I really enjoyed the program and its combination of technical learning and community building. Learning how different engineering fields come together through robotics and industrial engineering was especially interesting and expanded my perspective on interdisciplinary innovation. Working alongside like-minded students and engineers also made the experience both motivating and valuable. "
                                                                                                  ~ Sudhir Karthikeyan (San Jose State University)

"Participating in this REU has been an invaluable experience that allowed me to develop practical and technical skills in my related field of interest. I was fortunate to be surrounded by supportive faculty mentors and fellow peers who served as valuable resources and made the collaborative environment genuinely rewarding. This experience has deepened my commitment to pursuing research in engineering beyond my undergraduate years."
                                                                                      ~ Justin I. Bang (University of Maryland Baltimore County)  

"I thoroughly enjoyed this REU experience and the opportunity to explore the intersection of electrospinning, computer vision, and machine learning.Working alongside passionate students, mentors, and faculty made the experience both motivating and rewarding, and it confirmed that my passion lies in research. This experience has definitely strengthened my desire to pursue graduate school and ultimately a career in academia, where I hope to continue advancing research and mentoring future engineers. "
                                                                                                        ~ Rashaan R. Clay (West Virginia University) 

"The 10-weeks at the Advanced Manufacturing Lab has been a wonderful experience. Working on the Robotic Simulation project, I was given the opportunity to explore different avenues of implementation at my own discretion, learning directly from papers and experiments. Above all, the REU presents a chance to connect with peers of different backgrounds and discipline, enabling a space for multidisciplinary conversation to take place. 10/10 would recommend."
                                                                                               ~ Martin D. Ha (California State University, Northridge)

"The REU program was such a good opportunity to meet driven people and make lasting connections. It gave me the chance to learn new skills outside of a normal classroom setting. I'd definitely recommend it to anyone thinking about applying."
                                                                                                                     ~ Seth N. Gibbs (University of Louisville)

"My time at the NSF REU Site in Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chain was a rich and rewarding experience because the work that I did was useful, challenging, and educational. The skills that I gained from my participation in this REU were applicable to both my academic coursework and to my internship the following summer. I strongly recommend this REU to anyone who is pursuing a career in engineering or a related field."
                                                                                                                        ~ Elliot Markovich (McGill University)