Frontier Technologies in Biometrics and Authentication
The Frontier Technologies in Biometrics and Authentication REU offers participants the opportunity to develop highly sought-after skills in biometrics and authentication, which have become a core part of cybersecurity course curriculum.
Program Highlights
- A minimum of a $5,000 stipend
- Hands-on research/training in biometrics and authentication technologies
- Seminars, presentations and other professional development activities
- Networking opportunities with UB faculty and student participants from throughout the U.S.
- Opportunities to publish/present research work in academic venues (e.g., journals or conference)
Eligibility
- This REU site aims to broaden the participation of underrepresented students from institutions that offer limited or no research opportunities in biometrics and authentication.
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Basic programming skills (e.g., Matlab, C/C++/C#, Python or Java)
- Preferred GPA: 3.0+
- Major field of study in all engineering and science related disciplines. Exceptions can be made for good candidates.
Data-driven Materials Design
The Data-driven Materials Design REU offers a unique interdisciplinary experience that integrates cutting-edge data science techniques with the design of novel materials.
Program Highlights
- A $6,000 stipend in addition to housing and travel expenses.
- An authentic full-time research experience with hands-on training.
- Regular workshops on scientific presentation skills throughout the summer.
- Seminars on current research and introductory courses on data-driven approaches, materials science, and python for machine learning.
- Professional development activities, career mentoring, and social events.
- Networking with leading researchers, scientists and educators through workshops and conferences, including the Erich Bloch Symposium hosted by the Department of Materials Design and Innovation.
Eligibility
- All applicants should be interested in pursuing a career in research
- Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions.
- Women and minorities underrepresented in STEM and non-research focused institutions are strongly encouraged to apply.
- No prior research experience required.
Environmental Engineering Solutions for Pollution Prevention
The Environmental Engineering Solutions for Pollution Prevention Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) promotes air and water pollution projects that are relevant to not only Western New York, but across the globe.
Program Highlights
- $5,250 research stipend for participation in the full 10-week summer program
- Networking opportunities with UB faculty and student participants from throughout the U.S.
- Summer housing in a LEED-Certified UB Dormitory, included for free
- Poster and oral presentation training through a concluding Summer Research Symposium
- Opportunity to participate in a professional research conference
- GRE training provided by Kaplan Test Prep, Inc., including access to online tools
- Social activities and technical field trips. Past trips have included Niagara Falls State Park, Letchworth State Park, Love Canal, and the Buffalo waterfront.
Eligibility
Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions and
Be enrolled as undergraduate students in a college program through Fall 2023.
Students from under-represented minority groups and non-research focused institutions are strongly encouraged to apply.
