# REU Site: RIDE - Research for Undergraduates in Transportation Engineering

> **NSF 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT** · University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA) · $464,999

## Abstract

This three-year REU Site: Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Transportation Engineering will provide undergraduate students an immersive and interdisciplinary educational experience in community engaged research. Improving the transportation experience for all  communities is the focus for this project. REU students will develop as well-rounded researchers by learning to design transportation systems that better serve communities; to formulate transportation policies and regulations that lead to more improved and accessible transportation outcomes; and to help bridge communication gaps across disciplines, academia, transportation professionals, and communities of interest. Ten undergraduate students each year will engage in professional development activities about how to persist in STEM and to pursue graduate education and related careers in transportation engineering fields. Participants will be recruited from a variety of institutions nationwide including R1 institutions and community colleges. This project will help build the workforce in a key strategic area – transportation - helping to increase the economic competitiveness of the U.S. by providing opportunities for promising students in community engaged research, design, and planning.

The objectives of this REU Site include engaging undergraduate students in transportation research, educating students on convergent research that affects their communities’ transportation decisions, encouraging participants t

## Key facts

- **NSF award ID:** 2447440
- **Awardee organization:** University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
- **SAM.gov UEI:** VGJHK59NMPK9
- **PI:** Shannon Roberts
- **Primary program:** 01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
- **All programs:** RESEARCH EXP FOR UNDERGRADS, UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION, REU SITE-Res Exp for Ugrd Site
- **Estimated total:** $464,999
- **Funds obligated:** $464,999
- **Transaction type:** Standard Grant
- **Period:** 09/01/2025 → 08/31/2028

## Primary source

NSF Award Search: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2447440

## Citation

> US National Science Foundation, Award 2447440, REU Site: RIDE - Research for Undergraduates in Transportation Engineering. Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-06-07 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nsf/2447440. Licensed CC0.

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