REU Program
The NEESreu program (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) is a dynamic 10-week summer research program sponsored by the National Science Foundation for upper division undergraduate students interested in Civil, Electrical or Computer Engineering, and other fields related to seismic risk mitigation.
The online application for the Summer 2013 NEES REU program is now closed.
The first submission deadline was February 28th, 2013 at 8:00 am PDT. We are no longer accepting submissions at this time. Thank you for your interest and please check back in December to register the 2014 NEESreu program.
For more information about the Summer 2013 NEES REU program, you may download this printable flyer. You may also download this PDF file that details the questions that were asked on the form and the additional information that applicants were required to submit.
Questions or comments about the application process? Please contact Alicia Lyman-Holt: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
What Are REU Students Doing Now?
Barbara Simpson, graduate of the Architectural Engineering program at University of Kansas and a 2009 participant in the NEES Research Experience for Undergraduates at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, was recognized by the Thornton Tomasetti Foundation with $10,000 scholarship to pursue a master’s degree in structural engineering with an emphasis on seismic design. Students who receive this prestigious scholarship must intend to make an impact on the structural design of buildings, and practice structural engineering in the building field upon completion of their degree.
Jose Hernandez, a graduate of CalPoly Pomona and a 2010 participant at Lehigh University was awarded a $5,000 scholarship from the Thornton Tomasetti Foundation in recognition of his academic excellence, outstanding work ethic and strong desire for a career in structural engineering. Jose is currently pursuing an MS in earthquake engineering at Lehigh University.
Other Earthquake Engineering REU programs
The Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center (PEER) operates a Summer Internship Program - you can visit this link to learn more about it. You may also click here to view the 2013 REU flyer.
The Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC) holds two Summer Undergraduate Internship Programs: UseIT (Undergraduate Studies in Earthquake Information Technology) and SURE (Summer Undergraduate Research Experience). Click here for more information.
A separate 10-week-long REU program at Cornell University and the University at Buffalo offers two undergraduate students a unique research opportunity and lab experience. The application process is closed for this year, but watch this space for more information on next year's program.
Archive of Student Research from NEES REU Programs
Students' papers and posters detailing the results of their research projects for each summer of the program are available in the archive.
2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006
