Early experience with research has been one of the most effective ways for attracting and retaining talented undergraduates in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Research Experience for Undergraduates or REUs have been shown to increase minority participation in STEM fields and graduate school matriculation in many cases...[in progress]

Contributor: Neena

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Citations

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