June 16-18 |Minneapolis, MN

The Railway Engineering Education Symposium (REES) offers university faculty a unique opportunity to explore the world of railway engineering. Led by experienced professors who have successfully guided students into rail careers, REES provides hands-on knowledge and ready-to-use lecture materials to help participants integrate railway engineering into their curriculum—ultimately increasing the number of engineers entering the industry.

Developed by the AREMA Educational Foundation in partnership with the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), REES addresses the growing demand for railway engineers driven by high retirement rates, industry expansion, and renewed interest in high-speed passenger rail. Investments from leaders like Warren Buffett and Bill Gates underscore the importance of this field.

Held biannually since 2008, REES attracts over 30 engineering faculty from across the U.S. and Canada, representing civil, electrical, and mechanical disciplines. Participants gain access to online content modules for classroom use, as well as on-site lab instruction and field trips to local rail facilities. Attendance is offered at no cost to qualified individuals, with limited travel reimbursement available on a first-come, first-served basis.  If you’re interested in joining, apply now to participate in REES and help shape the future of railway engineering.

 

 

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Past University Participation

Angelo State University
California Baptist University
California State University, Fullerton
California State University-Fresno
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Governors State University
Illinois Institute of Technology
Iowa State University
Jackson State University
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Montana State University
Morgan State University
North Dakota State University
Oklahoma State University
Oregon State University
 

 
Penn State University
Penn State University Altoona
Purdue University
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rutgers University
South Dakota State University
Southern Illinois University
Southern University & A&M College
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
U.S. Military Academy
University of Arizona
University of British Columbia
University of Evansville
University of Hartford
University of Illinois Chicago
 
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
University of Kentucky
University of Louisville
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
University of Mississippi
University of Missouri
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of South Alabama
University of South Carolina
University of Texas At Austin
Villanova University
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Tech