What Have Participants Said About the NSF-REU Program in Bridge Engineering?

About the research:

• It was great to do research with such involved and knowledgeable professors.
• I learned valuable lessons in time management and discovered which parts of research I like and don't like.
• I had a great learning experience, getting to do research on a relevant topic and using equipment in the lab.
• The faculty provided a wealth of information in regard to the research process in general and the specific topic.

About the field trips:

• The bridge-related trips were excellent. They were well-organized and scheduled.
• This is what made the program so great - invaluable experiences. The trips were well organized, informative, and fun.
• Every field trip was a valuable learning experience and helped visually in seeing the importance of the research we were doing.
• The Delaware Memorial Bridge tour was probably the best tour I have ever been on.

About the experience:

• It was cool how people were from all over the U.S.
• I changed my mind and am now planning on attending grad school. This program solidified my desire to go into bridge design in the future.
• I am very glad I did this program. I would recommend it to any student interested in or thinking about going to grad school.

About the program administration:

• I enjoyed the overall atmosphere of the civil engineering department here at Delaware.
• The REU program staff were great - all of our needs were met, and our questions and concerns were answered.
• The staff in charge of the program was very enthusiastic and hospitable.
• The REU program staff was very responsive in answering questions and providing support.

And Overall:

The planned field trips and the social activities, in addition to the research, all accumulated to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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