UPLIFT: Undergraduate Program for Leaders In Future Transformation
Started in Fall 2021, the UPLIFT program is an academic year research program for first year students across the College of Engineering. In the fall, students are invited to attend a series of research seminars hosted by faculty. In the spring, selected UPLIFT Students engage directly with CoE Faculty members to conduct research, ~3-5 hours each week. Students are encouraged to continue research in their labs after the semester ends, as well as to apply for an REU experience in the summer (REU Search | ETAPS REU).
Additional support (office hours, monthly networking meetings, and research support) is provided by the Center for STEM Education.

Fall 2024 Seminar Schedule:
(Tu) September 24 @ Snell Eng. 168:
Francisco Hung (CoE ChemE): Computational Development of Liposomes with Tailored Mechanical Properties
(W) October 9 @ Snell Eng. 168:
Ozan Ozdemir (CoE MIE): Cold Spray and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing Process Research
(Tu) October 22 @ Snell Eng. 168:
Damilola Daramola (CoE ChemE): Critical Materials from Waste Solids
(W) October 30 @ Snell Eng. 168:
Loretta Fernandez (CoE CEE): Chemical Pollutants in the Environment: Sources, Transport, and Assessing Remedies
(W) November 6: Seminar Canceled
(Tu) November 12 @ Snell Eng. 168:
Paul Stevenson (CoS Physics): Quantum Sensing with Defective Diamonds
(W) November 20 @ Snell Eng. 168:
Sandra Shefelbine (CoE MIE/BioE): Skeletal Mechanoadaptation
Program Leadership

Claire Duggan
Executive Director: Center for STEM Education

Jennifer Love
Associate Director: Center for STEM Education

Richard Harris
Associate Dean: Outreach, Engagement, and Belonging

Nicolas Fuchs
Program Manager: Center for STEM Education

Mary Howley
Administrator:
Center for STEM Education