"Through the FURI program, I was able to use the principles I learned in classes and apply my knowledge to cutting-edge research. It was really exciting to step outside of the classroom and produce renewable diesel fuel from cyanobacteria." Michael W., chemical engineering
The Fulton Undergraduate Research Initiative (FURI) is designed to enhance your engineering undergraduate curriculum by providing hands-on lab experience, independent and thesis-based research and the opportunity to travel to professional conferences.
Many FURI participants have gone on to apply their unique experience to work in industry, as well as graduate studies in engineering, medicine, law and other disciplines.
The FURI program has been made possible by the generous support of Mr. Ira A. Fulton and his family.
Students in FURI’s research program develop an idea under the mentorship of an engineering doctoral student or faculty member, then apply for funding. Once accepted, they perform research, attend workshops, prepare research summaries and participate in the research symposium.
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Student profile: improving water purification and filtration
John Kondziolka got an early start with research through the Fulton Undergraduate Research Initiative. His professor in fluid mechanics got him involved with research related to water resources. Kondziolka has since worked on projects related to water purification and filtration.