This paper reports a one-week, research-based immersion developed in Mexico by Tecnológico de Monterrey in collaboration with the Instituto de Radioastronomía y Astrofísica (IRyA-UNAM) for undergraduate Engineering Physics students. The program combined lectures and colloquia, observation of graduate thesis defenses, and hands-on data-analysis workshops (CASSIS, CARTA, CASA), and included a short sciencecommunication piece linking radio astronomy to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We present descriptive findings from two editions (2024 and 2025; N=34). For the 2025 cohort (n=18), anonymous pre- and postprogram surveys indicate increases in self-reported familiarity with radio astronomy and in interest in pursuing graduate study (from 50% to 78%). Qualitative justifications suggest that perceived relevance grew through connections to engineering practice and societal impact. While participation was voluntary and samples sizes were small, the initiative illustrates how integrating authentic research practices with SDG framing can broaden academic horizons in programs where such content is rarely available and offers a scalable model for institutions with limited infrastructure via open datasets, remote facilities, and partnerships.
