The CREST IDEALS REU Program at The City College of New York has a focus on recruiting students from under-represented minorities and groups but encourages all students to apply. The Center has been running REU programs since 2016 but recently partnered with a REU Site at a fellow CUNY School, Lehman College. The partnership allows the Center to accept more students into a joint program, while continuing to provide a New York City based experience for undergraduates.