The NJSGC Annual Summer Research Conference was held on Friday, August 2, 2013 at the Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) Auditorium at Rutgers University, 100 Brett Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854. Sixteen summer research fellows conducted research at NJSGC affiliate institutions through various NJSGC sponsored programs, as well as four students whose research was supported by their enrolled academic institution, participated in the conference and made presentations to faculty, parents, and invited guests. At the conclusion of the presentations a poster session was held for all attendees.