Recent studies have shown that fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP) as construction materials are underrepresented in undergraduate civil engineering courses in the US, with their inclusion being lower than the global average. FRP can be utilized in various applications, including reinforcing conventional and pervious concrete. This is particularly beneficial in regions like the US Pacific Northwest, where FRP could be used to retrofit unreinforced masonry (URM) buildings and strengthen pervious concrete pavements to mitigate runoff and filter rainwater, thereby protecting wildlife, especially salmon populations. This paper describes a pilot project that introduced the application of FRP as a construction material in the “TCE 337: Construction Materials” undergraduate course, offered by the University of Washington Tacoma, during the Spring quarter of 2024. The goal was to provide students with research experience on fibers by conducting standard tests, measurements, and experiments, and analyzing and interpreting the results. Additionally, the experience culminated in students publishing their findings on the use of FRP in conventional and pervious concrete at an undergrad research session of a conference, enhancing their ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in a technical context. This hands-on research experience aims to inspire others to incorporate FRP in undergraduate curricula, contributing to a more significant academic experience for students and the development of future technologies.