You can call me Burger

By now you've received a half dozen emails from me, but I thought I'd share with you a little about myself personally! I was born and raised in Minnesota, I moved from "up north" to "the Cities" to attend college at the University of Minnesota. I earned my BS in Kinesiology and I'm currently one project away from my Masters in Science Education. I still work in the field of Kines, that is, the study of body movement, as a fitness instructor at the local YMCA. I love to cycle, walk the beautiful lakes of Minneapolis, garden and I'm just starting to learn the craft of jewelry making. Also, my new endeavor is learning to run following leg surgery to correct an impairment. I feel like Lt. Dan (Forrest Gump reference) with my new legs!

Enough about me, what about you??

Welcome to the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) Summer 2012 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program!

As you know, the purpose of your summer research experience is to provide you with exposure and application of laboratory research practices and facilities. It is also to determine your interest in graduate school, to promote an advanced knowledge of fluid power, and to continue to mentor your undergraduate education in science, technology, engineering and mathematical fields. While you will be one of only a few students at your local university, you are, in fact, part of a bigger network of 23 other REU participants across the CCEFP!

We hope your time spent with us is an exciting one and your experience is valuable, meaningful and insightful.

Before the REU program begins, here is a list of required tasks and helpful information to prepare you for your experience.
1. REU Data and Demographics Form (required)
2. Discovering Fluid Power Video (recommended)
3. REU Program Evaluation (required)
4. REU Fluid Power Bootcamp at UMN (required)
5. For your first blog post, tell us a little about yourself in the form of a short bio! Each week, post something regarding your research project and experience on this blog! (required)
6. All CCEFP REUs Contact Information As always, please let me know if you have ANY questions, concerns, and suggestions!

Alyssa