Impact of undergraduate research participation in characterization of materials

Aschalew Kassu; Carlton Farley III III; Jonathan Mills; Anup Sharma; Paul Ruffin

doi:10.1117/12.2320310

14 September 2018 Impact of undergraduate research participation in characterization of materials

Aschalew Kassu, Carlton Farley III III, Jonathan Mills, Anup Sharma, Paul Ruffin

Author Affiliations +

Proceedings Volume 10741, Optics Education and Outreach V; 1074106 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2320310
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2018, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Nowadays, undergraduate research is recognized as an essential component of STEM discipline enhancing students learning outcome. As a result, governmental and non-governmental agencies have been allocating a substantial amount of funding and resources to support undergraduate students through scholarships and research activities. In addition to reinforcing the traditional classroom learning experience and providing the students with hands-on experience early on in their studies, undergraduate research is one of the key motivating factors to pursue graduate education and advance careers in STEM fields. In this paper, the positive impact of mentoring and engaging undergraduate students in paid research activities, and the project outcomes including awards and recognitions received by the students are discussed.

Citation Download Citation

Aschalew Kassu, Carlton Farley III III, Jonathan Mills, Anup Sharma, and Paul Ruffin "Impact of undergraduate research participation in characterization of materials", Proc. SPIE 10741, Optics Education and Outreach V, 1074106 (14 September 2018); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2320310

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

PROCEEDINGS
5 PAGES

DOWNLOAD PAPER SAVE TO MY LIBRARY

GET CITATION

RIGHTS & PERMISSIONS

Get copyright permission Get copyright permission on Copyright Marketplace

KEYWORDS

Internships

Physics

Raman spectroscopy

Education and training

Engineering education

Optics education

RELATED CONTENT

20 years of graduate optics education at the University of...
Proceedings of SPIE (October 06 2003)

Curriculum, program, and infrastructure development for Bachelor of Science in...
Proceedings of SPIE (October 06 2003)

IDL in Monterrey: science, art and culture of light
Proceedings of SPIE (September 14 2018)

An international interdisciplinary graduate school in laser and material science
Proceedings of SPIE (June 05 2009)

Optics outreach activities: measuring learning outcomes
Proceedings of SPIE (September 14 2018)

Method of continuous improvement of multidisciplinary programs and outreach activities
Proceedings of SPIE (July 02 2019)

Industry's Role In Optics Education
Proceedings of SPIE (April 27 1989)

Subscribe to Digital Library

Receive Erratum Email Alert

Keywords/Phrases

Search In:

Publication Years