This federal Project Grant award of $504,818 from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program supports a 10-week Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site at Tuskegee University. The REU program will provide 10 undergraduate students each summer with research training in nano-bio materials science and engineering under the mentorship of interdisciplinary faculty and PhD students. Key research areas include nanoparticle synthesis from agricultural/poultry waste, antimicrobial/cell adhesion properties of hydrogel films, structure-property relationships of nano-bio composites, and direct thermal energy systems. The program also includes professional development activities like a research methods course, GRE preparation, and seminars/field trips. The award period is from March 2025 to February 2028, and it aims to inspire students to pursue graduate studies and STEM-based careers.