Tulane University School of Science and Engineering
Summer MAterials Research @ Tulane (SMART)
Research Experience for Undergraduates
Testimonials
Summer 2018 REU Participants
(click on names to see research poster)
Joanna Bhasker
Juniata College
Daniel Blomdahl
Whitworth University
Hussiain Bukannan
Tulane University“I was able to become close with the graduate students in my lab, which allowed me to learn hands-on techniques more efficiently and to ask questions that I was genuinely interested in without feeling embarrassed that I didn't know the answers. I also enjoyed the opportunities to explore a beautiful city that I had never visited.”
Kaseba Chibwe
Pepperdine University
Tobias Dwyer
University of Arkansas
Emma Estapa
Mississippi State University“For my first research experience, I was very satisfied with the work that I was able to participate in. My mentors were incredible and really trusted me to put forth good work that would contribute to this project. This has definitely been a positive experience, and I look forward to participating in other research in the years to come.”
Logan Fenimore
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Katie Hall
Tulane University
Melissa Hoang
Xavier University of Louisiana“Before attending the SMART REU I was unsure whether I wanted to attend graduate school. Thanks to the research experience, graduate student seminar, and mentoring from both of my PI's and the graduate student I worked with, I now know that I want to get my PhD in chemical engineering.”
Kellen Kitzman
Saint Mary's College of California
Karla Martin
Xavier University of Louisiana
Maxwell Rick
Benjamin Franklin High School“The insight into graduate school that the program provided was invaluable. Being able to work alongside graduate students and receive advice from faculty with experience reading applications really was the best aspect of the REU.”
Kevin Ridgley
Xavier University of Louisiana
Jimmy Trout
Tulane University
Jessie Troxler
Tulane University“I loved working with my graduate students and my mentor. I felt like the staff involved in the SMART program from Tulane were so welcoming and really loved what they were doing which was awesome to see!”
