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Undergraduate Research Opportunities Outside the IINSPIRE LSAMP Alliance

Current Opportunities:

Additional Sources for Information on Undergraduate Research Opportunities:

Ciencia Scholars

Has an extensive list of national REU programs, internship,s and fellowships available for undergraduate students.

Institute for Broadening Participation

Includes information on more than 650 programs – paid REU and other summer research opportunities for undergrads.

National Science Foundation – REU Programs

NSF funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. The site allows students to examine opportunities in the subject areas supported by various NSF units. Students may search by keywords to identify sites in particular research areas or with certain features, such as a particular location.

Louis Stokes Midwest Center of Excellence (LSMCE) – Internship Opportunities

LSMCE keeps an ongoing list of summer and academic year internships available to students in LSAMP alliances.

Expired Opportunities:

The deadlines for these research opportunities have expired. However, please feel free to use the deadline dates as a guide for applying to the programs next year.

 

2016 NIH Community College Summer Enrichment Program

Application Deadline: January 25, 2016 at 10:59am CST.

Letters of reference due February 1, 2016 at 4:00 pm EST

Program Dates: First week of June 1 – Aug 10, 2016 (10 weeks)

The purpose of the NIH Community College Summer Enrichment Program is to increase the number of community college students who participate in the NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP). The long-term goal is to increase the number of community college students who transfer to four-year colleges and universities and consider careers in the biomedical sciences. In addition to performing full-time research in a laboratory or on a project at the NIH, CCSEP interns will meet each week as a group to participate in workshops and courses focused on the development of academic and professional skills in preparation for careers in health care and in social, behavioral, and biomedical research.

Individuals who are selected for the CCSEP will be matched with NIH principal investigators (PIs) who have indicated their interest in hosting a community college student. Every effort will be made to match the research interests the applicant describes in the application with the principal investigator’s ongoing projects.

The exact dates for the summer experience will be negotiated between each community college intern and his/her PI. However, all interns in the CCSEP program will be required to be on campus during the core program period: the first week of June to August 8, 2014. Summer internships are full-time positions; interns are expected to devote a minimum of 40 hours per week to their projects and training. In return, interns receive a stipend, determined by educational level. Funds for local transportation to and from the NIH will be provided as well.

During the summer, the NIH Office of Intramural Research & Training will offer workshops and seminars, focused specifically on community college students, that cover career and professional development topics. Examples of planned activities include an orientation to the NIH; writing and oral presentation skills workshops; career advising; and workshops on scientific skills such as basic science writing, keeping a lab notebook, and understanding scientific ethics. Attendance at these CCSEP group activities will be required. At the end of the summer, each participant in the CCSEP will be expected to present his/her work at Summer Poster Day.

Eligibility:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Enrolled at least half-time in a U.S. accredited community college
  • At least sixteen years of age when they begin the program.

For more information, visit: https://www.training.nih.gov/ccsep_home_page

 

2016 UMaine Summer REU in Sustainable Forest Bioproducts

Application Deadline: February 15, 2016 (rolling deadline)

Program Dates: June 6 – Aug 12, 2016 (10 weeks)

During the Summer of 2014, the Forest Bioproducts Research Institute offers a 10 week research fellowship for10 highly qualified undergraduate students to participate in research. The summer undergraduate research fellowship is provided by the University of Maine and University of Concepción, Chile. The research experience is funded by the National Science Foundation and is open to students majoring in Forest Operations, Resource Economics, Bioproducts, Bioenergy, Biology, Chemistry. Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Material Science, and Nanotechnology.

Incentives:

  • $5000 and oncampus housing is provided
  • 2 of the 10 students selected to participated will perform their research in Chile.
  • Week long research experience and exchange in Chile for all students.
  • Opportunity to perform research on pressing global issues relating to sustainable product development and biofuel generation from woody biomass.

Eligibility:

  • Current undergraduate student in sophomore or junior year
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Must have a valid passport.
  • Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information, contact:

Dr. David Neivandt

Tel: 207-581-2288

dneivandt@umche.maine.edu

For more information: http://forestbioproducts.umaine.edu/upcoming-events/reu/

 

American Physiological Society (APS) Summer Research Programs

Application Deadline: Varies for specific programs (Jan 8 – Mar 1, 2016)

APS offers five programs that allow undergraduate students to participate in research during the summer. Recipients of the Society’s five summer fellowship programs spend an average of 10 weeks in the laboratory of an established scientist and APS member.

Each program recruits undergraduate students nationwide to work with APS member-researchers in a specific area of physiological research. Participants are selected based on academic merit, the quality of the proposed experience and the availability of appropriate faculty mentors. Each Fellow receives a stipend plus additional funds for travel to present his or her research at a scientific meeting. Research hosts receive funds for student lab supplies.

Fellows participate in hands-on research and learn to develop a hypothesis, design and troubleshoot experiments, collect and analyze data, and write and present results.

For more information:

http://www.the-aps.org/mm/Education/Undergraduate/Student-Awards-and-Events/Summer-Research-Programs

 

Argonne National Laboratory

Application Deadline: Varies for specific programs (Jan 8 – Mar 1, 2016)

 

Argonne is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center, where teams of world-class researchers work alongside experts from industry, academia and other government laboratories to address vital national challenges in clean energy,environment, technology and national security. This environment makes Argonne a great place for undergrads to participate in cutting-edge research and develop a skill set for the next stage in their career.

Argonne offers a number of internship programs across various science and technology disciplines that range from a seasonal appointment to a co-op experience.

For more information:

http://www.anl.gov/education/undergraduates

 

Biophysical Society – Summer Research Programs in Biophysics

Application Deadline: Priority – February 16, 2016

Program Dates: May 10 – July 29, 2016

This 11-week scholarship program hosted by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, introduces undergraduate minority students, disadvantaged students and students with disabilities to the field of biophysics.* The program includes lectures, seminars, lab work, team-building activities and field trips.

The Summer Research Program is designed to reflect a graduate-level research program. Students who

are US citizens or permanent residents and who have a strong quantitative background in basic or applied sciences are encouraged to apply.

Stipend: All tuition and fees during the Course are covered, and participants receive a stipend for living expenses throughout the summer.

Eligibility and Recommended Prerequisites:

  • Must be US citizen or permanent resident.
  • Studying quantitative science: chemistry, physics, biochemistry, computer science
  • 2 semesters of biology (preferred)
  • 2 semesters of calculus-level physics
  • 3.0 cumulative or higher GPA in science courses

For program and application information, contact:

Ellen Mackall

Summer Research Program Administrator

Tel: (240) 290-5611

emackall@biophysics.org

 

Biophysical Society webpage

 

COE College Research Experiences for Undergraduates 2016

Application Deadline: February 28, 2016

Program Dates: June 6 – Aug 5, 2016

The nine week program focuses on spectroscopy in the areas of Optics, Material Science, Acoustics, Experimental and Computational Materials Science, Particle Detector Development, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry. All students will have the opportunity to work hands-on with modern instrumentation within their chosen project. Participants will learn about other spectroscopic techniques during the weekly seminar. All research will be conducted with faculty mentors and other highly motivated students.

Stipend: Students will receive a stipend of $4,120. On-campus housing and course credit included.

Eligibility:

  • Must be US citizen or permanent resident.
  • First-generation college students are especially encouraged to apply.

For program and application information, contact:

Susan Noreuil

Department of Chemistry

Tel: (319) 399-8524

 

COE REU webpage

 

Iowa N.E.W Leadersip Summer Institute 2016

Application Deadline: February 19, 2016 (Application deadline)

Program Dates: May 23 – 27, 2016

Iowa N.E.W. Leadership: Iowa N.E.W. Leadership is an intensive, non-partisan, 5-day residential institute designed to empower women across the political spectrum and increase the participation of underrepresented groups in the public sector.This is a statewide program that brings in nearly 50 speakers from across the state, including elected officials, non-profit executives and more. Currently, we are in the process of recruiting those who work with strong women leaders on campus to nominate potential participants as well as getting those student leaders to start working on an application.

The University of Iowa will hold its eighth institute May 23-27, 2016. The Institute experience is built around a challenging curriculum that develops self-awareness, knowledge and skill in key areas, including: strategic communication, policy analysis, philanthropy, negotiation, community development, professional sustainability, relationship-building, productive engagement with difference, conflict and collaboration.

Eligibility:

  • Women students enrolled at the University of Iowa or any post-secondary academic institution in Iowa.
  • Women Iowa residents attending colleges or universities outside the state.
  • Women students (as listed above) pursuing degrees in ANY academic discipline—undergraduate or graduate.
  • Women of color, diverse backgrounds, identities & life experiences, and non-traditional students are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Students graduating in December 2014 and May 2015 are still eligible

For more information, contact:

http://wrac.uiowa.edu/initiatives/iowa-n-e-w-leadership/

 

NASA Internship Program at Langley Research Center

Application Deadline: March 1, 2016

Program Dates: Start early June

The NASA Internship program is a paid educational, hands-on experience that creates opportunities for students to come to NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia to conduct robust research and work on exciting projects while working side-by-side with NASA’s finest scientists, researchers, engineers and mission support teams. The program is specifically open to undergraduate and graduate students year-round for the Fall, Spring and Summer sessions. High school students are invited to apply for an 8-week or 10 week Summer internship opportunity. This program provides real research experiences in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics as well as in business, communication, marketing, and other areas that support NASA’s mission. The program hosts more than 200 interns annually.

Eligibility requirements include:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Student enrolled full-time in high school, undergraduate or graduate programs at an accredited college or university. (Applicants transitioning between high school and college or undergraduate and graduate pursuits are eligible if they have graduated within 6 months and can demonstrate enrollment in the next-level academic pursuit.)
  • Cumulative 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
  • Minimum of 16 years of age and at least a sophomore when the internship begin

For more information, contact:

Jaedda Hall

LARSS Program Coordinator

Tel: (757) 864-5215

jaedda.a.hall@nasa.gov

Carly Hardin

LARASS Program Assistant

Tel: (757) 864-4394

carley.a.hardin@nasa.gov

More information and to apply can be found at: http://www.nasa.gov/langley/internships

 

Nebraska Summer Research Program

Application Deadline: Application open February 1, 2015 (priority).

Application Deadline March 1, 2016 (final).

Program Dates: June 5 – Aug 10, 2016.

Nebraska’s summer program offers research opportunities in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields in addition to an interdisciplinary Minority Health Disparities program aimed at conducting cutting edge social and behavioral research into understanding and reducing health disparities and in diversifying minority health researchers

During the Nebraska Summer Research Program, students receive first-hand exposure to research and the experience of graduate school. They work closely with faculty mentors and research teams of graduate students and other summer scholars. Students also have opportunities to participate in meaningful social and professional development activities outside of the laboratory

Incentives:

  • Competitive Stipend
  • Room & Board
  • Travel expenses and more!

For more information, contact:

Maggie Jobes

maggiejobes@unl.edu

For more information:

http://www.unl.edu/summerprogram

 

Standford SURGE

Application Deadline: Jan 29, 2016

Program Dates: June 17 – Aug 13, 2016

The Office of Multicultural Affairs in the Stanford School of Earth Sciences is proud to announce its Summer Undergraduate Research in Geoscience and Engineering (SURGE) program. In its fourth year, starting on June 22nd, SURGE will provide a fully funded 8-week research experience combined with a comprehensive training and mentoring program, preparing its participants for success in graduate school.

We are looking for applicants who are currently sophomores, juniors, or non-graduating seniors who have an interest in pursuing an advanced degree in the Earth Sciences, with a current research interest in the following areas:

  • Energy Resources Engineering
  • Environmental Earth System Science
  • Geological & Environmental Sciences
  • Geophysics
  • Emmett Interdisciplinary Program in Environment & Resources

Please forward this information along to undergraduate students who may be interested in a fully funded transportation, housing, meals, stipend) experience at Stanford.

Please contact us if you have any questions:

Stanford School of Earth Sciences Office of Multicultural Affairs

Tel: 650-724-6250

streamsurge@stanford.edu

More information about the SURGE Program is available at: http://oma.stanford.edu

 

Summer Research Opportunities Programs (SROP)

Application Deadline: Feb. 10, 2016

The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is a gateway to graduate education at CIC universities. The goal of the program is to increase the number of underrepresented students who pursue graduate study and research careers. SROP helps prepare undergraduates for graduate study through intensive research experiences with faculty mentors and enrichment activities. By participating in SROP, you will gain valuable research experience on a CIC campus and enhance your qualifications for admission to graduate school:

  • Study in your field of choice
  • All-expenses paid plus stipend
  • Housing and transportation included
  • Top faculty-mentored research experience
  • Enrichment workshops and opportunities
  • Participation in academic research conference

Get more information and complete program details on our website: www.cic.net/srop

How to Apply

Watch the “Applying to CIC SROP” video to get started! The first step in completing the CIC SROP application is to gain an overall understanding of the application process and guidelines.

It is highly suggested that you read the SROP Application Guide before initiating your application.

SROP Flyer

Details about serveral SROP programs are listed below.

 

Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) at Ohio State

Application Deadline: Feb. 10, 2016

The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) at Ohio State is a summer research experience designed to help historically underrepresented undergraduates explore opportunities for graduate study. Participants work with a faculty men tor within their area of study and begin to develop a collegiate-mentor relationship that is crucial to success in graduate school.

 

Incentives:

  • Students conduct original research under the supervision of a faculty mentor
  • 2 semester credits
  • Workshops on topics including research writing, financing, and applying to graduate school, presenting research, and GRE preparation
  • Work one-on-one with Graduate School staff to prepare graduate applications and identify potential sources for graduate funding
  • Oral and written presentations of research projects
  • Earn a $3000 stipend
  • Receive campus room and board

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Students must be at least one of the following: African-American, Native American, or Latino/Hispanic, First generation or low income students
  • Rising Junior or Senior
  • Citizen or a permanent resident of the U.S.
  • 3.0 or higher G.P.A.
  • Interest in pursuing a Ph.D. or terminal graduate degree

For more information contact:

Tiffany Halsell

Ohio State University

gradrecruit@osu.edu

Or visit : http://www.cic.uiuc.edu/programs/srop

 

The SROP at University of Iowa Program

Application Deadline: Applications open Dec. 1, 2015

Application Deadline
March 4, 2016

Program Dates: June 5 – July 29, 2016

The UI Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is for you if you are interested in a challenging research experience. SROP is an award winning program designed to provide promising underrepresented undergraduate students with in-depth research experiences. The SROP program strives to prepare young investigators to achieve their goals of pursuing graduate work and of becoming tomorrow’s academic leaders as faculty, or to pursue successful careers in government, business, and non-profit agencies. Students receive first-hand exposure to the graduate school experience and to faculty life by being paired with a faculty mentor whose work is closely related to your academic interests and career goals. You will choose among opportunities in Biological Sciences, Engineering, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or Social Sciences and will work with your faculty mentor either on an individual basis or as part of a research team. Each student plays an active role in identifying the area of study and a faculty mentor to work with. The program encourages students to explore research opportunities at Iowa that can lead to doctoral degrees.

Incentives:

  • $3,200 summer stipend + room & board1 + transportation to/from Iowa
  • Participation in the UI Summer Undergraduate Research conference
  • SROP Scholar Workshops – academic & professional development
  • Housing and food allowance is provided for University of Iowa SROP Scholars
  • Mentorship in completing your graduate school applications and supporting documents

Eligibility:

  • Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
  • Must have a genuine interest in a research career.
  • Be willing to devote full time to the program during the eight week summer session
  • Freshman and graduating seniors are not generally considered

For more information:

http://ogi.grad.uiowa.edu/srop/http://ogi.grad.uiowa.edu/srop/

 

Research Opportunities in Computing—Indiana University

Application Deadline: February 28, 2016

Program Dates: May 20 – July 29

Fifteen Indiana University computing faculty have listed more than 25 summer 2013 research projects available to undergraduate students in the following research domains:   bioinformatics, cloud computing, complex systems, computer vision, data bases, data science, genomics, health informatics, high performance computing, human centered computing, computer vision, health informatics, music informatics, robotics, security, Super Computing at Exascale, and text mining.

This full time research experience includes work in the lab with a faculty and PhD student mentor, weekly professional development colloquia series, social activities, and other benefits such as an optional GRE prep course, and a technical writing workshop.

Incentives: $4000 stipend, housing, and meal plan for eight-week program. $5000 possible with ten-week program

For more information, project descriptions with affiliated faculty, and student application vistit the School of Informatics and Computing, Summer Research Opportunites in Computing website.

 

Undergraduate Summer Research Grant—Texas A&M University

Application Deadline: Feb. 1, 2016

Program Dates: May 31 – Aug 5, 2016

The Undergradute Summer Research Grant is a 10-week program designed to immerse students in academic research and to learn about graduate school. The purpose of the USRG program is to involve outstanding students who have completed their sophomore year and are interested in learning about undergraduate research and graduate school. Participants will make contributions to ongoing faculty research and, more importantly, gain an appreciation for and an interest in research.

Eligibility:

  • Interest in and a desire to actively participate in ongoing research projects
  • U.S. citizens or permanent resident
  • Preference given to students with at least a 3.25 GPA
  • Major in engineering or related science or math curriculum
  • Completed sophomore year (at least 60 hours) by the end of Spring 2015
  • Plan to graduate no sooner than December 2015

Incentives: $5,000 stipend paid out as a scholarship in three disbursements. The program will also provide tuition and fees for one credit hour of a required research course; housing or a housing allowance; and up to $400 for travel expenses for external participants.

For more information and to apply, visit: http://engineering.tamu.edu/easa/programs/usrg

For more information contact: USRG@tamu.edu

(979) 845-7200

 

Expired Opportunities

Center of Integrated Nanomechanical Systems 2013 Summer Research Program at Berkeley

Application Deadline: February 1, 2013

Program Dates: June 10-August 9, 2013

United States citizens or permanent residents interested in nanoscience (primarily from the following majors: EECS, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics)

Each summer, motivated students from diverse backgrounds with interests in nanotechnology and nanoscience are matched with a COINS lab to work on a project as part of a research team. Research areas include labs in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science and engineering, and bioengineering.

Work with world renowned faculty members and a graduate student mentor on research areas such as energy scavenging, sensing, electronics & wireless, and mobility.  The program will provide a $4,000 stipend, room and board, travel arrangements (up to $600) and graduate school advising.

For more information about the program contact Melterm Erol at merol@berkeley.edu or at 510-643-1743.

Center for Sustainable Energy-Research Experiences for Undergraduates (Kansas State University)

Application Deadline: February 15, 2015

Program Dates: May 26-July 31, 2015

CSE-REU participants contribute to one of many collaborative, interdisciplinary research projects relating to sustainable bioenergy production. Research spans all methods and aims to develop sustainable solutions across the bioenergy supply chain, including:

  • Agricultural Issues (agronomy, soil carbon sequestration, logistics, storage, etc.)
  • Technical Issues (impact on communities, economic viability)

In the CSE-REU, participants will…

  • Produce an original research project with one or multiple faculty members in six different departments.
  • Be paired with a primary research mentor form an academic department with your background and interest.
  • Participate in field experiences where you’ll learn how biomass is processed.
  • Receive training on designing experiment and reporting results.
  • Participate in organized social events with other REU students, graduate students, and faculty members.

Stipend: Students will receive a stipend of $4,500 paid in three installments.

Room and board will be provided. Travel to and from Manhattan, Kansas will be provided (up to $400.00).

Eligibility:

  • Students will be accepted from all science, socioeconomic, agricultural, and engineering majors.
  • Must be American citizens or permanent residents.
  • Preference is given to students who have completed their sophomore or junior year. Outstanding first-year students may be considered.
  • Graduating seniors are not eligible.
  • First-generation college students, members of ethnic minority groups, females in STEM disciplines, and other under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.
  • No previous laboratory or research experience is required.

For program and application information, contact:

Mr. Keith Rutlin

CSE Educational Programs Administrator

Tel: (785) 532-2029

rutlin@ksu.edu

www.cse.ksu.edu/REU

CODE2040

Application Deadline: February 28, 2013

The CODE2040 Fellows Program matches high performing black and latino undergraduate and graduate coders and software engineering students with Silicon Valley start-ups for summer internships, and also provides them with the insight, networks and support to ensure their successful participation in the high tech innovation economy.

In summer 2013, CODE2040 will partner with dozens of Silicon Valley’s best companies to welcome 20 students into its career-launching fellows program.

More information about the program, how to apply, and past fellows can be found on CODE2040 website.

Computer Science Department Summer Research Program (University of Texas at Dallas)

Application Deadline: March 15, 2015

Program Dates: May 22-July 30, 2015

The Computer Science Department at the University of Texas at Dallas will conduct a ten-week summer research program funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) for ten undergraduates. The focus is on “software safety,” however, the technology and skills learned by the students have general applicability to research and practice in their future studies.

We provide a close collaboration with our industry partners. In addition to work on assigned research projects at UTD, field trips to Raytheon, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, and EDS/HP will be arranged to help the students better understand how software safety is adopted in practice for real-life applications. This also gives students a chance to directly communicate with practitioners to receive a first-hand account of the work environments and lifestyles in the industry.

Eligibility:

  •  Those who have an interest in pursuing a graduate education, are currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate institution,
  • U.S. citizens or permanent residents,
  • Incoming seniors will be given preference, but sophomores and juniors with strong academic records will also be considered,
  • Special welcome is extended to students from underrepresented groups (women, minorities, and persons with disabilities) and academic institutions with limited research opportunities.

Incentives: $5,000 stipend ($500/week), travel reimbursement for those who live outdside of Dallas metro area, and free campus housing

More information can be found at the Software Safety: Methodology, Practice, and Research website.

Integrated Bioegineering Research, Education, and Outrearch Experiences for Females and Underrepresented Minorities (Worcester Polytechnic Institute)

Application Deadline: February 2, 2015

Program Dates: June 2-August 6, 2015

We have opportunities for 10 undergraduates (US citizen or permanent residents only) to be engaged in research in one of the most exciting and rapidly developing areas of engineering — Bioengineering. The objectives of this program are to provide: research opportunities for undergraduate students in bioengineering, personal & professional development training to help increase the retention of females & minority undergraduate students in engineering, and involvement in outreach to middle-school students.

Receive a $5,000 stipend PLUS free housing and funds for meals and travel including travel to a conference.

Project Opportunities: stem cell differentiation & delivery, tissue engineering & regenerative medicine, biomaterials, bacterial adhesion, mechanobiology & bioreactors, developing engineering connective tissue, and nano-technology.

More information can be found at Worcester Polytechnic Institute NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates website or by contacting Professor Kristen Billiar at kbilliar@wpi.edu.

LA-SiGMA REU Interdisciplinary Research Experiences in Materials Science

Application Deadline: March 1, 2015

Notification of Decision: April 1, 2015

Program Dates: End of May to early August 2015

This Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) project is a nine week program where students work collaboratively on a wide variety of materials science projects.   Each student receives a stipend of $4,500, free housing in university dormitories, and up to $400 in travel expenses..  Thirty students will be selected, five each at Louisiana State University, Louisiana Tech University, Southern University at Baton Rouge, Tulane University, University of New Orleans, and Xavier University of Louisiana.

The students learn how to use the most current cyberinfrastructure tools with individually designed training sessions targeted to their specific degree of preparation. In addition, since most LA-SiGMA research groups collaborate with international researchers, REU students are exposed to how international collaborations work.

Qualifications: Interested in a major that is within the computational sciences umbrella (leaves out few majors as it includes all sciences, mathematics, and engineering) with at least a 2.75 GPA, considering a career in research and/or graduate school in your major, and being a US citizen or permanent resident.

More information can be found on LA-SiGMA Research Experiences for Undergraduates website.

LearnLab Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates

Application Deadline: Feb 17, 2014

Program Dates: June 1–July 25, 2014 (8 weeks)

LearnLab at Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh has an exciting summer research opportunity available to undergraduate students. This research program encourages applications from students who would like to conduct research in the fields of psychology, education, computer science, human-computer interfaces and language technologies.  This program seeks broad participation, including members of underrepresented groups as defined by the National Science Foundation (African American, Hispanic, Native American) who may be considering pursuing further graduate study in the learning sciences.

LearnLab’s REU program allows talented undergraduates to spend 8 weeks during the summer in a research laboratory at Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, or one of our research partners. The REU program aims to make LearnLab’s programs more visible to students not traditionally exposed to our fields. The REU program supports LearnLab’s commitment to training a diverse set of science, technology, education, and psychology leaders.

Applications are encouraged from students who wish to learn to conduct research in a modern academic research laboratory under the guidance of experienced scientists and engineers and experiment in real classroom environments. The REU program will expose students to the excitement and opportunities of a research career. This experience will provide excellent preparation for students interested in subsequently pursuing a Masters or Ph.D. degree. Although students from other years may apply, this opportunity is most fitting for a student at the end of the junior year of undergraduate studies.

Students will conduct research in an area matched to the interests expressed in the student’s application. Guidance and supervision of the research project will be provided by the faculty member as well as, in some cases, a postdoctoral fellow and/or advanced graduate student.

Seminars specific to those participating in the REU program will be held weekly including seminars on graduate admissions and career opportunities in science, education, computer science and engineering. In addition, LearnLab seminars and those held by Carnegie Mellon’s Human Computer Interaction Institute and Language Technologies Institute and seminars at Pitt’s Language Research and Development Center will be open to the students, giving them exposure to a wide range of research in learning sciences.

Benefits:

  • If the student’s research in the summer is of high quality and has added value to an ongoing research project, past students have been asked to be a coauthor on the research team’s publication on that subject. Addition of publications to the resume of a graduate school applicant always greatly improves the application.
  • If the quality of the research is high, the faculty member who advised the student would likely be willing to write a letter of recommendation for the student which could be included in a graduate school application.
  • Research experience in one of the National Science Foundation’s premier research centers will be viewed attractively.
  • Scholarships may be available for graduate research on projects in LearnLab. The student should inquire about these possibilities during the summer.

Stipend: $4,000. Food, housing and travel will be also be provided.

Eligibility:

  • Must be a current undergraduate student.
  • Must be a U.S. citizens or have a current F1 visa.
  • Minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0. Students who demonstrate by other measures that they are expectional and who have GPAs over 3.2 will also be considered.

For more information, contact:

Jo Bodnar

jobodnar@cs.cmu.edu

Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Mobile Cyber-PhysicalSystems (Texas State University)

Applications Due: March 1

Notifications of Decision: March 15

Program starts: June 3-August 9

This summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) is open to 10 undergraduates from across the U.S. to be held at Texas State for 10 weeks over the summer. The purpose of this REU is to engage undergraduate students in research and inspire them for graduate and research careers. Women, veterans, and underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply. This REU is hosted by the Networking group in the Computer Science Dept.

This summer REU will focus on the following broad areas of mobile CPSs:

  • Modeling and analysis of cyber-physical interactions
  • Mobile devices and embedded software platforms
  • Mobile cyber-physical applications and services
  • Energy efficient computation and communication
  • Wireless networking and mobile communication
  • Firmware security for embedded devices
  • Wireless security in vehicular networks and robotics

More information can be visited at Texas State University’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Mobile Cyber-Physical Systems website.

Research Experience for Undergraduates at the Nano/Bio Interface Center

This 10-week program is designed to give undergraduate students the opportunity to work with scientists on the cutting-edge of nanoscale research. Students in this summer research program will work with a mentor on a project that will give the student experience with substantial aspects of doing science: experimental design, data collection and communication of results. Important components of the program are the activities that complement the lab research: seminars, paper discussions, career sessions and skills workshops. Themes that will underscore program activities include diversity and inclusion in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields and ethical and societal issues related to nanotechnology.

Stipend: $5000 (before taxes, 9 AM – 5 PM full-time participation for the duration of the program is expected)

Eligibility:

  • Must be an enrolled undergraduate student, who will not graduate before the summer program ends.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Women, underrepresented minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

For more information, contact:

Kristin Field, PhD

NBIC Director of Programs

Tel: 215-746-2488

kfield@seas.upenn.edu

For more information: http://www.nanotech.upenn.edu/reu.html

Research Experiences for Undergraduates in New Paradigms of Information Retrieval from

Diverse Data (Texas State University)

Application Deadline: March 18

Program Dates: June 3-August 2

The research experiences for undergraduate students in New Paradigms of Information Retrieval from Diverse Data is funded by NSF OCI and hosted by iDig research group in Texas State University. There are 10 positions for this 9-week program. The summer 2013 program will start on June 3rd and finish on August 2nd.

The intellectual theme of this new REU site is information retrieval with a focus on new paradigms and diverse data. The world is becoming increasingly digitalized. Digital data appear in diverse forms: textual, multimedia, georeferenced, structured, etc. Retrieving information from such diverse data of large scale pose unprecedented challenges. New paradigms need to be explored and next-generation computer scientists need to be prepared with advances in this field. This REU site provides opportunities for 10 undergraduate students each summer to directly participate in research that propels Internet innovation. The site emphasizes the participation of a diverse group of students, in particular, women, minorities, and students from community colleges.

Incentives: $4500 stipend for 9 week, Travel reimbursement of up to $600, Free on campus housing and meal allowance

More information visit REUIR Texas State University’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates in New Paradigms of Information Retrieval from Diverse Data website.