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Showcasing IoT4Ag’s 2022 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Students

A key component of IoT4Ag’s workforce development (WFD) pillar is to expose undergraduate students to research. During the summer of 2022, IoT4Ag welcomed its second cohort of scholars to its Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. There were 8 students in labs and research facilities across 2 of our partner institutions: University of Florida and University of Pennsylvania. Each REU participant participated in cutting-edge research, professional development opportunities, and social activities. Kudos to the REU students for their commitment and engagement this summer. We would also like to thank the REU mentors for their support and guidance. Read below to learn more about our REU participants.

Charlotte Billingsley
Bodwin College
Host: University of Pennsylvania

What do you like to do for fun?
I love cooking, spending time outdoors, and trying new restaurants!

What are your future career aspirations?
I am interested in going on to do a masters and PhD in engineering.

Bozhou Chen
University of Michigan
Host: University of Florida

What do you like to do for fun?
Go to the gym and exercise, watch anime, and play video games.

What are your future career aspirations?
I currently see myself going to graduate school followed by doing a post doc. I then plan on working in either industry or a national lab.

Irem Keskin
Roger Williams University
Host: University of Florida

What do you like to do for fun?
Explore new coffee shops around.

What are your future career aspirations?
I am planning on doing my masters as well as my PhD hopefully.

Eva Krueger
Swarthmore College
Host: University of Pennsylvania

What do you like to do for fun?
In my free time, I like to spend time outdoors, hiking, running, exploring, listening to music, and spending time with friends. I also love to learn about food, whether that be figuring out how to forage for food, growing food, or cooking/eating new foods.

What are your future career aspirations?
After graduation, I would like to pursue a career connecting mechanical engineering and sustainable agriculture. Whether I enter the workforce or continue to pursue research, I want to work to make a positive impact in this field and to improve the world’s food systems.

Charles McCormick
University of Southern Mississippi
Host: University of Florida

What do you like to do for fun?
I enjoy running, tennis, biking, and exploring. I also enjoy watching television when I relax.

What are your future career aspirations?
I currently see myself going to graduate school followed by doing a post doc. I then plan on working in either industry or a national lab.

Jonathan Tindall
Santa Fe College
Host: University of Florida

What do you like to do for fun?
In my free time, I like to spend time with my family and friends, play video games, and play 9-ball pool.

What are your future career aspirations?
I will be either pursuing my M.S./PhD or going to work for a company in the aerospace industry, preferably NASA, SpaceX, or Blue Origin.

Kaniel Vicenicio
Santa Fe College
Host: University of Florida

What do you like to do for fun?
Rock climbing and programming.

What are your future career aspirations?
Either go into software development or get a Ph.D. and pursue machine learning research.