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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