photo of students collecting water samples at Woodlawn Beach.

Environmental Engineering Solutions for Pollution Prevention

The National Science Foundation REU Site at the University at Buffalo trains undergraduate researchers to address regional and global pollution concerns within three themes: detection, source control, and remediation.

  • Students testing water at Woodlawn Beach.
    About the Program
    2/21/19
    The EESPP REU at the University at Buffalo is a 10-week summer program that builds upon the past ERIE-REU program by promoting air and water pollution projects.
  • panoramic view of UB's North Campus.
    About the University
    2/19/19
    UB is the premier public research university in the northeastern United States and the largest and most comprehensive campus in the 64-campus SUNY system.
  • Downtown buffalo at night.
    About Buffalo
    12/5/17
    In a city as diverse as Buffalo, you can always find something fun to do, whether it's taking a leisurely walk in one of our glorious Olmsted-designed parks or taking in a thought-provoking work of art at dozens of art galleries.
  • Professor at students collecting samples at Woodlawn Beach.
    Faculty Mentors & Projects
    2/19/19
    Meet our faculty mentors and see what they are researching this summer.
  • environmental engineering student holding a vial.
    How to Apply
    2/19/19
    Learn about the REU program requirements and how to apply.
  • Photo of students testing water quality.
    REU Photo Gallery
    5/29/19
    Browse our collection of images taken from EESPP research projects here at UB.

The 10-week summer program provides students with confidence and independence by conducting transformative research. 

Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and be enrolled as undergraduate students in a college program through Fall 2018. Students from under-represented minority groups and non-research focused institutions are strongly encouraged to apply.