Research Opportunities

The department of Mechanical Engineering at Oakland University (OU) will once again be hosting a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates ( REU ) Site, “ AERIM :Automotive and Energy Research and Industrial Mentorship Program at Oakland University.” The focus will be automotive and energy-related research topics in mechanical engineering. We are seeking to recruit talented and motivated undergraduate students from across the United States to spend 10 weeks in the summer working on a research project at OU and are especially interested in providing opportunities for  women, underrepresented minority and first generation in college students . Students will be provided with a $5,000 stipend, meal allowance and other support. No prior automotive or research experience is required.   We are currently planning on running the program in-person from May 22 to July 28, 2023. Our application deadline is mid-February  and we will continue reviewin...

View flyer . BUCKEYE REU allows students to get hands-on research and professional development experience during our 10-week on-site summer research program. The opportunity is for students pursuing a STEM major, with an interest in biomechanics and mechanobiology (BMMB). This program will help you build research and professional experience that will support students on their pathway to graduate school! A flyer for the program is attached.   BUCKEYE REU | Summer 2023 Application Window:  November 1, 2022 - February 10, 2023 at 11:59pm EST Program Dates:  Monday, May 22 - Friday, July 28, 2023 Website:     go.osu.edu/breuapply Questions? Contact us at   eng-bemreu@osu.edu   ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA U.S. Citizen, national or permanent resident (preference will be given to underrepresented minorities) Sophomores, juniors or seniors enrolled in 4-year colleges or universities in the U.S. Minimum 3.0 grade point average STEM major Interest in BMMB res...