The Center for Bio-mediated & Bio-inspired Geotechnics (CBBG) is a National Science Foundation (NSF) – funded Engineering Research Center (ERC) that is comprised of four universities (ASU, GT, NMSU, UCD). The goal of the CBBG is to develop sustainable biologically-controlled and -inspired solutions in the areas of:

• Hazard mitigation
• Environmental protection and restoration
• Infrastructure construction
• Subsurface exploration and excavation

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We are seeking innovative, sustainability-minded, engineering and science undergraduate students in the disciplines of microbiology, biology, geochemistry, geology, civil engineering, plant science, soil science, geoenvironmental, engineering education, or related areas, to participate in this paid 8-week summer program.  This Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program will immerse REU participants in technical research and expose them to the graduate school experience as a whole, and specifically within the scope of the CBBG.  A broad scope of projects is available, and effort will be made to match student interests with the different projects. We invite undergraduate students to apply.

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Must be planning to enroll and be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior college-level student in Fall 2024
• Attend U.S. community college, college, or non-CBBG university
• Ability to work 40 hours per week for the entire program
• Students with disabilities, veterans, and those from traditionally underrepresented groups in STEM are encouraged to apply