Innovation in Action
Undergraduate research puts your skills to the test as you develop solutions for real-world problems. At Michigan Tech, learning by doing is the name of the game and research opportunities in the College of Engineering are wide-ranging and available right on campus. Work closely with a faculty member in state-of-the-art facilities as early as your freshman year.
Gain technical and professional skills to jumpstart your future careers in industry or academia. At Michigan Tech, students interested in research can apply for open positions in faculty-led research groups, or participate in research programs like the Undergraduate Research Internship Program (URIP), Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF), or the College of Engineering’s Undergraduate Research Experience (REU). Undergraduate student researchers can present their work at Michigan Tech’s annual Undergraduate Research & Scholarship Symposium.
The College of Engineering’s Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (REU) Program
Launched in spring 2025, the College of Engineering’s Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (REU) program pairs students in as early as their first year with renowned Michigan Tech faculty members working on research projects that attempt to solve real world problems. Across all nine departments, students are hired as research assistants for projects that range from underwater communication by autonomous vehicles, the effects of microplastics on human health, sustainable coastal infrastructure and much more.
Find your place as a member of a real research group and work closely with faculty mentors, professional researchers, and fellow graduate and undergraduate students. As an REU student, you will gain practical skills and hands-on experiences to supplement your world-class education. Work in interdisciplinary laboratories, collaborative facilities, or local fieldsites where research makes a real difference.
