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Nolan French and Carrie Updegraff have been accepted to participate in highly competitive National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF REU). French will conduct research in computational physics at Michigan State University and Updegraff will conduct research in “Smart Cities” at the University of Nevada, Reno.
The NSF REU program provides funding for competitive summer research programs in STEM and social science hosted at universities around the United States. Those selected for REUs typically receive a stipend for 10 weeks of research, plus room and board at the hosting university. In addition to gaining valuable research experience, REU participants also benefit from building their academic networks and clarifying their interests.
Nolan French is a rising senior and first-generation college student studying Physics and Chinese. A member of the Chinese Flagship Program and a graduate of the Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science, he has conducted research in solid state physics with mentors at WKU.
Carrie Updegraff, daughter of Renee and Bruce Updegraff of Bowling Green, is a rising senior and first-generation college student studying electrical engineering.
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