Kuttolamadom, M., & Wang, J. (2020, June), Outcomes and Lessons Learned from a NSF-REU Site on Metrology and Nondestructive Inspection  Paper presented at 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, Virtual On line . 10.18260/1-2--35022

\bibitem{asee_peer_35022}
  Kuttolamadom, M., \& Wang, J. (2020, June), \emph{Outcomes and Lessons Learned from a NSF-REU Site on Metrology and Nondestructive Inspection}
  Paper presented at 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, Virtual On line .
  10.18260/1-2--35022

Mathew Kuttolamadom and Jyhwen Wang.  "Outcomes and Lessons Learned from a NSF-REU Site on Metrology and Nondestructive Inspection".  2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, Virtual On line , 2020, June.  ASEE Conferences, 2020.  https://peer.asee.org/35022 Internet.  22 Dec, 2024

\bibitem{asee_peer_35022}
  Mathew Kuttolamadom and Jyhwen Wang.
  "Outcomes and Lessons Learned from a NSF-REU Site on Metrology and Nondestructive Inspection".
  \emph{2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access, Virtual On line , 2020, June}.
  ASEE Conferences, 2020.
  https://peer.asee.org/35022 Internet.  22 Dec, 2024

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AB  - The objective of this paper is to detail the outcomes and lessons learned over the past three years of the project cycle, from a National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site on metrology and non-destructive inspection (NDI). Besides detailing the evolution of the major activities over the course of the project progression, the project performance in terms of meeting outcomes and the lessons learned will be elaborated.

The goal of this new REU site was to enhance the knowledge and skill-level of a diverse
cohort of undergraduates through empowering, hands-on and interdisciplinary research experiences in metrology and NDI technologies. This site was essentially a direct response to a recurring concern raised by regional industry partners and technical workforce recruiters about the lack of pragmatic metrology/NDI-related knowledge and skills in their incoming regional workforce. Over the past three years, a total of 30 REU students progressed through and completed the program. The major project evaluation mechanism consisted of pre- and post-program questionnaires (besides individual research project deliverables), that provided insight into student impressions of the site as well as their intent to pursue advanced study and STEM careers. These were tabulated against the goals of the REU site, and conclusions drawn on the site’s progress in achieving its intended objectives. Details are also provided on the recruiting efforts undertaken and the applicant pool it generated, especially in regard to the switching of the application portal from one that was managed individually by the REU site to a common pilot application system managed at the NSF program level. Finally, the demographics and regional spread of the participants as well as their intentions for advanced-study and STEM career choices are detailed as well. Altogether, the experience, outcomes and lessons learned from this REU site operation is expected to guide the effective and efficient operation of future REU sites as well as undergraduate research projects in general.
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