Who are we?
Engineering Division Chair: Aaron Sakulich, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
The Engineering Division was established at the 2013 Annual Business Meeting. This division is charged with providing national leadership and discipline-specific in developing undergraduate research in the area of engineering and engineering-related fields.
The goals of the division are:
- Create a professional community and support system for engineering faculty engaged in undergraduate research
- Advocate support for innovation through undergraduate research in engineering
- Serve as a virtual platform in identifying and sharing best practices for embedding undergraduate research in engineering curricular and co-curricular activities
- Provide networking opportunities in the areas of research development and extramural funding
| Sakulich, Aaron (Division Chair) | Worcester Polytechnic Institute |
| Ajmera, Beena | Iowa State University |
| Andreas, April | McLennan Community College |
| Bahr, David | Purdue University – West Lafayette |
| Ben Haj Frej, Mohamed | University of Bridgeport |
| Bosman, Lisa | Purdue University – West Lafayette |
| Dillon, Heather E. | University of Washington |
| Dong, Winny | California State Polytechnic University – Pomona |
| Dusek, Jeff Ernest | Baldwin Wallace University |
| Ghosh, Pratanu | California State University-Fullerton |
| Goodridge, Wade H. | Utah State University |
| Hajilou, Mohammadhadi | University of Portland |
| Ivler, Christina | University of Portland |
| Kahl, Alandra | The Pennsylvania State University |
| Lee, Jean | California Polytechnic State University – San Luis Obispo |
| McCall, Cassandra | Utah State University |
| Pierszalowski, Sophie P. | University of Washington |
| Soloiu, Valentin | Georgia Southern University |
| Stehle, Yijing | Union College |
| Tebbe, Patrick | Minnesota State University, Mankato |
| Vejarano, Gustavo | Loyola Marymount University |
Division Activities
The Engineering Division of the Council on Undergraduate Research supports research in our discipline. To support these activities, we provide networking opportunities, activities, and resources for faculty, students, and others. Some of our active resources are provided below:
- CUR Conversation: Mentoring in Engineering Undergraduate Research
- This informal, virtual CUR Conversation from May 25, 2022 was hosted by the 2022 Engineering Faculty Mentor Awardees as they discussed their journey and ideas for excellence in undergraduate research.
- Engineering Student Research Video Award – Deadline to apply is April 8.
- Engineering Leadership and Mentoring Awards – Deadline to nominate is April 15.
- Engineering Division Facebook
Division News
Celebrating CUR Division 2022 Awardees
August 1, 2023
Run for CUR Councilor!
August 1, 2023
New CUR Executive Board Members Elected
August 1, 2023
CUR E-News–16Jan2020
August 1, 2023