The National Science Foundation's Engineering program awarded a $487,086 Project Grant to the University of Kentucky Research Foundation to host a 3-year Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site focused on water resources and sustainable engineering challenges in the Appalachian region. The REU site will offer research experiences to 10 undergraduate students annually, with a focus on recruiting participants from institutions with limited research opportunities, underrepresented STEM students, and first-generation college students. Participants will conduct fundamental research with faculty mentors and interact with industry, consulting, nonprofit, and government partners to gain first-hand experiences addressing water resources and sustainable engineering issues in Appalachia. The project aims to promote undergraduate interest in STEM fields and graduate education. No sub-awards are planned under this grant.