Spend your summer in Montana gaining research skills and preparation for graduate school! Expand your CS experience, meet new students and faculty from outside UW, earn some cash, explore the Montana scenery, and still have more than a month of vacation at the end of summer. Sophomores who’ve completed 2 math courses and 2 programming courses are eligible (that’s pretty much all CSE majors).
Program Objectives:
- Expose students to real-world, innovative and interdisciplinary research focused on networks research and network modeling with application to sustainability
- Encourage more undergraduates to continue their academic careers and seek graduate degrees in computer science, engineering, and environmental science
- Help participants develop research skills and improve communication and collaborative skills
- Have fun!! We will organize several group activities such as hikes, a trip to Yellowstone and whitewater rafting. Montana State University is located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains in Bozeman, Montana.
Topics Include:
- Energy efficiency in wireless and wired networks
- Applications such as smart grid control and environmental monitoring and modeling
- Algorithm design and optimization
Highlights:
- 10 weeks, June 4 – August 10 (Note: Dates may be flexible for UW students, since Spring finals run through June 8. Apply if interested and you can work out the details if accepted!)
- $5000 stipend
- Travel expenses up to $750
- Housing at MSU
- Meal allowance
- State-of-the-art research facilities
- Faculty-student mentoring
- Weekend outings, social activities
About MSU:
- Located in Bozeman, Montana in the heart of the Rocky Mountains
- Approximately 14,000 students
Nearby attractions:
- Yellowstone National Park
- Hiking and biking trails 10 minutes from campus
Eligibility:
- US citizens or permanent residents
- Sophomore standing in computer science or closely related field (see website for full details)
- Application deadline: March 15, 2012
MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY:
www.cs.montana.edu/reu