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Scholarships, careers, and opportunities for MEP students. Links to more scholarship listings for continuing students, department scholarships, and external scholarships here: https://grainger.illinois.edu/admissions/costs/undergraduate.

Application Deadline: March 31, all engineering majors

A minimum of $1000 per year is awarded to Grainger Engineering undergraduate students doing research in the fall and spring semesters. Funding is available for sophomores, juniors, and seniors who commit to two semesters of conducting research. Women, first-generation students, and students from underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply for the 2023-2024 cohort.

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For inquiries about this opportunity, students can email isurprogram@illinois.edu

Application Deadline: March 8

Physics, chemistry, math, computer science, all engineering majors are welcome to apply 

Awards are given to support women undergraduates seeking to study or teach science, mathematics, and/or engineering via the research pathway to graduate studies. More than eight (8) women in science (i.e., physics and chemistry), math, computer science, and engineering fields will be selected for the 2023 – 2024 cohort. Up to $12,000 will be awarded to selected scholars: $5,000 for the fall and spring semesters (At least 10 hours/week doing research) and $7,000 for 10 weeks in the summer (Approximately 30-35 hours/week doing research).

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For inquiries about this opportunity, students can email isurprogram@illinois.edu

Future Leaders in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (FLAME) (deadline extended to February 17)

Cornell GeoPaths Geoscience Learning Ecosystem (deadline February 15)

Cornell LSAMP REU (deadline March 1)

The Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Cornell FLAME program (linked above) has just extended their deadline to February 17, and the following additional programs affiliated with Cornell’s Diversity Programs in Engineering office have upcoming deadlines. Read the article to find out more about these programs.

Deadline (Extended): February 10, 2023 | 5:00 PM EST

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Advanced Materials & Manufacturing Technologies Office (AMMTO) offers three summer internships in Energy Storage, High Performance Computing, and Robotics. Each internship is a 10-week (May – September 2023), hands-on, practical experience designed to provide opportunities for students and recent graduates to intern at one of the 17 U.S. National Laboratories.

How to Apply

Each program requires a separate application. Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at:

Energy Storage - https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EERE-EnergyStorage-2023

High Performance Computing - www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EERE-HPC-2023

Robotics - www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/EERE-Robotics-2023

Deadline

Applications and recommendations are due February 10, 2023, 5:00 PM EST.

For more informationContact us at AM.Internships@orise.orau.gov.

The Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP) is a pathway to graduate education at Purdue University. This program is designed to provide equal access and opportunities to underrepresented and diverse students by preparing students for Graduate School by offering eight-weeks intensive research experiences, and graduate school resources that contributes to student's professional and academic growth.

The 2023 SROP Application Portal is currently open. Applications will be accepted until February 11, 2023.  Letters of recommendation are due by March 1, 2023. Offer letters will be sent throughout March 2023. Contact SROP@purdue.edu with questions.

Cornell Diversity Programs in Engineering (DPE) is recruiting for two summer research opportunities, please circulate the announcement to eligible undergraduates. The deadlines are February 15th or March 1st.

Cornell LSAMP REUCornell Geo

Paths Geoscience Learning Ecosystem

Cornell Geopaths Geoscience Learning Ecosystem

Program Dates: 4 June – 4 August 2023

Application Deadline: 15 February

Website: https://sites.coecis.cornell.edu/eascorggle/

Cornell University Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Research Experience for Undergraduates

Program Dates: 4 June - 4 August 2023

Application Deadline: 1 March

Website: https://sites.coecis.cornell.edu/lsampreu/

• Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) The Future of Discovery: Training Students to Build and Apply Open Source Machine Learning Models and Tools (FODOMMaT) program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign’s National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) is seeking students to apply for a 10-week paid summer training experience in machine learning. Successful applicants will work full-time on one of cutting-edge FODOMMaT research projects that develop open-source machine learning models and tools and use them to solve real-world problems.
  • The applications are due March 15, 2023
• The National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) has a history of nurturing innovative concepts, and some of the best ideas have come from highly motivated, creative undergraduate students. The SPIN program will be accepting applicants for the Summer 2023 session starting from January 23, 2023
  • The applications are due April 16, 2023.

If any questions, please contact Olena Kindratenko at  kindrat2@illinois.edu.

The NSF-funded Materials REU at the University of California, Irvine, is an 8-week, fully funded, summer research program with a focus on the design, synthesis, and characterization of new materials with novel functionalities for energy, healthcare, aerospace, and environmental sustainability.

The program is intended for rising junior and senior undergraduates who are interested in attending graduate school in a STEM field. Students from underrepresented groups in STEM are particularly encouraged to apply.

Program dates: June 25 – August 18, 2023

Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023

APPLY ONLINE: https://ccam.uci.edu/education-and-outreach/materials-reu/

QUESTIONS? Contact us at aerao@uci.edu

1. Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE)

The UCLA Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Program at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, supported by Amazon, will provide students who are typically underrepresented in engineering and computer science an opportunity to conduct innovative and cutting-edge research. The program will admit 20 students and will run from June 25 – August 19, 2023.

The SURE @UCLA application will be open from January 16 – April 2, 2023.

2. Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR)

The UCLA Summer Programs for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) is designed for students who wish to learn more about the graduate school experience and possibly pursue an academic career in teaching and research. The tentative dates for SPUR 2023 are June 26 to August 18 (8-week programs) and June 26 to September 1 (10-week programs).

The SPUR @ UCLA application will close March 31, 2023

This Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site within the Chemical Engineering Department at Columbia University provides the perfect opportunity to gain research experience related to climate and health solutions while also experiencing life, culture and career opportunities in New York City. Students will have a chance to conduct research in a chemical engineering lab at Columbia while living and experiencing NYC with your diverse and inclusive cohort of 10 students from a wide range of collegesand universities. Please contact engineeringreu@columbia.edu if you have any questions.

To apply visit: https://www.cheme.columbia.edu/reu

UC Irvine is now accepting applications for our IoT-SITY Research Experiences for Undergraduates.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

8-weeks of research experienceHands-on research guided by faculty mentors and graduate students. Guest speakers, lab tours, and field trips. Graduate school preparation workshop $4,000 stipend & $1,200 meal stipend. Travel allowance (up to $600)

Application deadline: February 20, 2023. Apply Here: https://tinyurl.com/IoT-SITY-2023 

Contact: Questions can be addressed to Dr. Gregory Diggs-Yang (gdiggs@uci.edu)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Energy Storage Internship Program offers 10-week, hands-on, practical summer internships at U.S. National Laboratories. The program provides opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students, and postgraduate students to conduct research related to the development of newer chemistries, battery designs, and manufacturing processes needed to usher in changes in energy storage.

How to Apply - Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EERE-EnergyStorage-2023

Deadline - Applications and recommendations are due January 27, 2023, 5:00 PM EST.

For more information - Contact us at AM.Internships@orise.orau.gov.

The Cornell FLAME Summer Program provides URM students a unique opportunity to launch into a Ph.D. program through enhanced summer research experience and through a subsequent fast-tracked/prioritized admission into the Cornell MAE Ph.D. program with tailored programmatic and financial support. It is designed for students interested in Advanced Manufacturing and Materials, Biomechanics, Bioengineering, Energy and Sustainability, Robotics and Autonomy, and Space Science and Engineering.

Application deadline: February 1, 2023

Complete the FLAME 2023 Application and submit letter(s) of recommendation via the Online Recommender Form.

If you have questions or need more information, please contact flame@cornell.edu.

Applications for the 2023 Columbia University - Amazon SURE Program are now open. SURE is a unique academic-industry collaboration created to foster career exploration at the frontiers of engineering research. 

This 10-week summer research program in New York City is designed to support under-represented minorities and female-identifying students in STEM on their pathways into graduate school in engineering and science. A recent recipient of the INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Inspiring Programs in STEM Award, SURE has a reputation for helping students jumpstart their careers as researchers and academics.

Please take note of the following key program dates:

Application Priority Deadline: January 22, 2023 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. Early application is encouraged.

Selection Notifications: Early April 2023

Students interested in applying can visit: https://bit.ly/CUSUREProgram for the program application or check out https://www.engineering.columbia.edu/columbia-amazon-summer-undergraduate-research-experience-program for more information.

Any questions? Contact cuamazonsure@columbia.edu 

BUCKEYE REU will allow you to get hands-on research and professional development experience during their 10-week on-site summer research program. The opportunity is for students pursuing a STEM major, with an interest in biomechanics or mechanobiology (BMMB). This program will help you build research and professional experience that will support your pathway to graduate school! 

BUCKEYE REU | Summer 2023

Application Window: November 1, 2022 - February 10, 2023 at 11:59pm EST

Program Dates: Monday, May 22 - Friday, July 28, 2023

Website:  go.osu.edu/breuapply

Questions? Contact us at eng-bmereu@osu.edu

Penn State is seeking talented applicants for its Drawdown Scholars Program taking place this summer from May 31 – August 3, 2023 on the Penn State University Park Campus.  The application is open to undergraduate students in any Major who are interested in Drawdown’s mission to reverse global warming

Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or U.S. territories if not a full-time student at Penn State.  They must be at least 18 years of age with plans to graduate in December 2023 or later.

The program has a student stipend of $525/week, on-campus housing is provided, and there is travel reimbursement up to $300 for those in need.

Application Deadline:  January 20, 2023

If you have any questions, contact Dr. Cindy Reed (chr10@psu.edu).

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is currently accepting applicationsfor the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Fusion Energy Sciences (FES) Postdoctoral Research Program.

Apply Today! https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-FES-2023

Application Deadline: January 11, 2023 5:00 PM EST

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is currently accepting applications for the 2022-2023 Marine Energy Graduate Student Research Program.

Apply Today! https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DOE-EERE-RPP-2022-MarineEnergy

Application Deadline: December 2, 2022

The Innovation in Buildings (IBUILD) Graduate Research Fellowship is now acceptingapplications through December 2, 2022 (5:00 PM EST).

Program Website:https://ibuildfellowship.org/

Information Webinar: Please note that there was an information session that was hosted on October 19, 2022. Links to the video and slides are available at the following.

https://ibuildfellowship.org/about/

Questions? Email IBUILD@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code [DOE-EERE-RPP-IBUILD-2022] for this opportunity in the subject line of your email.

Summer Program Dates: May 30th, 2023 – August 4th, 2023 (10 weeks)

 · Research opportunity open to undergraduates in all STEM disciplines.

 · Stipend of $8,000 plus lodging, a one-time modest travel allowance, andone-time modest allotment for meals.

 · GRE prep course to get you ready for graduate school!

 · Many opportunities to choose from: CREST, DOW, DREAM, MSIPP, and RETREAT!

Applications are due on December 1st, 2022!

Join the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) on Wednesday,Oct. 19, from 12 to 3 p.m. ET for a virtual career fair showcasing research opportunities for recent graduates and faculty in the FBI Visiting Scientist Program!

During the event, you’ll have the chance to:

• Chat with FBI researchers and ORISE representatives
• Learn about research conducted at the FBI Laboratory
• Explore available research opportunities

This free virtual summit is designed to equip and empower students and early career professionals to launch successful and meaningful careers in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Application deadline extended to Oct. 17th at 11:59pm ET

Amplify Optics Immersion Program, 15-18 October 2022

This program is for students interested in learning more about light and light-based technologies impacting various fields such as biomedical, imaging andsensing, communications, the environment, lasers and laser technology, andquantum research and technology. The student does not have to be currentlyenrolled in an optics course – just have a strong interest to learn more about the field, research and career opportunities.

Prospective graduate school applicants from historically underserved ethnic-minority populations are invited to apply to the Launch program! Launch allows students an in-person opportunity to explore the Bioinformatics & Genomics Master's Program at the University of Oregon and strengthen their graduate application.

Apply By: Friday, September 30th, 2022

Are you looking for a mentor?

The Mentoring Undergraduates in Science and Engineering (MUSE) program is designed to foster mentoring relationships. The program aims to network undergradaute students with graduate students and to facilitate mentor-mentee relationships based on a common research interest. Participants define their own goals and the direction of the mentoring relationship.

- Learn about graduate school and the application process
- Learn about research and what it involves
- Find opportunities to be involved in research projects
- Seek advise on particular research projects
- Shadow your mentor to learn about graduate school life

Eligibility

- Must be a University of illinois student
- Must be enrolled in the College of Engineering

To apply to participate in MUSE, please complete the information sheet on this MUSE webpage.

Please visit the MUSE Website for more information.

The Grainger College of Engineering Undergraduate Research in cooperation with International Programs in Engineering (IPENG) are sponsoring this fall's Engineering Research Fair and International Research Symposium on September 27, 4:00 - 6:00 PM at Illini Union Rooms A, B, and C.

Students can drop by anytime during the fair to DISCOVER undergraduate opportunities, LEARN about science and engineering research, and CONNECT with the research community. Registration is free: https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/817933978

For inquiries, please email Engineering Undergraduate Research at engr-ugr@illinois.edu

Undergraduate students selected to be part of the program will begin work with their mentors in Spring 2023. As part of the program, students will (1) attend regular weekly class meetings (GC 295, Introduction to Undergraduate Research, 3 credit hours) with OUR instructors; and (2) work one-on-one with their research mentors, an average of 5-6 hours per week. As part of the course requirement, students will complete a final project, consisting of a poster, to be presented during the Undergraduate Research Symposium, an annual event sponsored by OUR.

For more information about URAP, and to apply to the program, please visit our website: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/urap.html

Application Deadline

Deadline for applications is October 6, 2022 at 11:59pm.

To apply, please visit: http://undergradresearch.illinois.edu/programs/urap.html

Fall 2022 FREE Virtual Events and Presentations at Purdue University

All times are in the Eastern Time Zone and observe Daylight Savings when applicable.

Aug 31, 2022 - Submit your research poster for the Purdue Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase! More details about this event below.

Purdue Application Tips. Tuesday, September 6th, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Come learn about the graduate application process from Dr. Jackie McDermott in Purdue Engineering. We will walk through different pieces of the Graduate Application as well as how you can prepare a competitive application! Register here.

Graduate School Funding. Thursday, September 8th, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m Dr. Janet Beagle, Sr. Director of Graduate Programs in Purdue Engineering, will share an introduction to graduate school funding and some tips for finding funding. Register here.

Purdue Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase – Sept 25-26. Meet Purdue Engineering Graduate Programs and Faculty, and learn about both graduate research and summer undergraduate research programs at Purdue. Free, online, and interactive. Also includes Poster Presentations (submit yours by Aug 31– cash prizes for best!), Virtual Tours, and an Application Fee Waiver for participants.

The Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL) is focused on training students to be the next generation of cancer researchers, and they are interested in recruiting incoming freshmen to the Cancer Scholars Program (CSP).

You may learn about the experiences of two alumni of CSP at this link:

https://uofi.app.box.com/s/q72fufn8hqi32tsbrzvlcxs9mh0ppgea

CSP has historically recruited an average of 12-18 students each year.

If you are interested in joining CSP, please complete the survey at this link to express your interest by July 17, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. CT:

https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/3024811

If you have problems submitting the form, please contact Dr. Marcia Pool (mpool@illinois.edu).

The IBM-Illinois Discovery Accelerator Institute is a new model of academic-industry partnership designed to increase access to technology education and skill development to spur breakthroughs in emerging areas of technology including hybrid cloud and AI, quantum computing, accelerated materials discovery, and sustainability to accelerate the discovery of solutions to complex global challenges. Leading scientists and engineering from both IBM and The Grainger College of Engineering are partnering on a variety of projects.

Application Deadline: April 26, 11:59PM CST

For questions, please contact

Dr. Tasha Mamaril (nmamaril@illinois.edu)

This REU site within the Chemical Engineering Department at Columbia University provides the perfect opportunity to gain research experience related to climate and health solutions while also experiencing life, culture and career opportunities in New York City. You will have a chance to conduct research in a chemical engineering lab at Columbia while living and experiencing NYC with your cohort of 10 students as well as students from Columbia and a wide range of other colleges and universities. Please contact engineeringreu@columbia.edu if you have any questions.

Application still open! Apply Now

Application Deadline - April 6th!

Position:   Software R&D Summer Co-Op

Duration:  15 weeks

Date:  May 16 - August 26, 2022

"We are looking for a student that wants to join a software development team and learn about the daily work that an engineer would accomplish if working at Nokia.   As an Co-Op, you will be making software changes to software that is used in our product.  You will also learn how to write automated tests for testing this software"

https://aluperf.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/software-r-d-summer-co-op-69732

The University of Southern California (USC) and Amazon Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) provides outstanding undergraduate students with the opportunity to compete for positions in that allows them to spend 8 weeks in Los Angeles working on cutting-edge research projects in the field of artificial intelligence, computer science and engineering, and robotics. The USC-Amazon SURE program focuses on undergraduate students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in STEM and allows participants to work in an academic-industry collaboration under the supervision of Viterbi faculty and current PhD students to develop skill sets in research towards academia as well as your career goals. Participants also will engage in professional network opportunities and build relationships that will expand their academic and professional horizons to further their research and career paths. The overarching goal of USC-Amazon SURE is to help students develop an understanding of research in engineering disciplines and prepare students with skills for successful academic careers in engineering graduate programs.

All USC-Amazon SURE fellows are provided with a $650 stipend per week, campus housing, travel to and from Los Angeles, health insurance, and educational and social activities during the program.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 16 at 11:59 PM (PT)

Cornell will hold the SoNIC Summer Research Program in 2021, this year virtually. The annual event will be conducted over Zoom for four half-days from June 14th to June 17th.

The SoNIC Summer Research Workshop is targeted to undergraduates and master's students. The theme of the workshop centers around cloud computing (systems and networking) and data analytics, but students with background in CS, IS, EE, Math, and Physics are eligible to apply. The SoNIC Summer Research Workshop, hosted by Cornell University and originally created in collaboration with Howard University, is aimed at significantly increasing the number of underrepresented minorities pursuing and obtaining a Ph.D. in computer science. It is designed to encourage undergraduate or master's students to pursue and achieve a Ph.D.

Application deadline: Thursday, March 4th

The CCAM Materials REU is an 8-week program with a focus on research to discover new materials and novel functionalities through structural design and molecular-scale control. CCAM REU program will support up to 18 participants in: (1) a one-week boot camp introducing fundamentals of MSE concepts to provide baseline knowledge to succeed on their REU project; (2)  design and execution of interdisciplinary materials research projects: (3) preparation for applying to advanced degree programs in the physical sciences and engineering; and 4) seminars and enrichment activities to build students’ skills to be successful in graduate programs.

Date: June 19 – August 12, 2022

Location: University of California, Irvine

Application Deadline:  Monday, February 28, 2022, at 5:00 PM PST

Penn State is partnering with Project Drawdown to explore and enhance “the most comprehensive plan ever proposed to reverse global warming.” The Drawdown mission seeks to clarify a positive solutions-oriented path ahead for action on climate change. By working with researchers from across the world, the team has already identified 100 of the most substantive solutions to address climate change.

Program Details:

• Program dates: June 1 – Aug. 4, 2022
• Student stipend: $600/week
• On-campus housing provided
• Travel reimbursement up to $400

Application Deadline: February 15, 2022

• Open to undergraduate students in any major who are interested in Drawdown’s mission to reverse global warming
• Must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or U.S. territories if not a full-time student at Penn State
• Must be at least 18 years of age with plans to graduate in December 2022 or later
• U.S. students from groups traditionally under-represented in STEM, including women, underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ+ students, first-generation college students, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Questions? Contact Dr. Cindy Reed (chr10@psu.edu)

Drawdown website: https://www.engr.psu.edu/drawdown/index.aspx

The Department of Chemical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University will host a Research Experience for Undergraduates Site focused on the Integration of Biology and Materials May 31 – August 5, 2022. This REU program will provide a 10-week collaborative research experience for undergraduate students aimed at advancing the field and applications of biomolecular materials. Projects will span a variety of topics including design of biomaterials, control of living-nonliving interfaces, and development of processes for effective recovery of biomolecules. More information regarding this REU program and an online application can be found at: sites.psu.edu/chereu/  

Award includes: $5,700 stipend, on-campus housing or housing allowance, and up to $400 for travel (for non-PA students only). 

Application deadline: February 15, 2022. Information on how to submit an application can be found at: sites.psu.edu/chereu/apply-now/  

Contact: Questions can be addressed to Dr. Esther Gomez (ewg10@psu.edu) or Dr. Stephanie Velegol (sbv1@psu.edu)  

Program details may change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The application for Summer Undergraduate Research (SURF) at Purdue University is now open!

Receive:

• $5100 stipend for the 10 week summer research program
• Professional development seminars to prepare you for graduate school
• Additional mentoring and community building activities as part of a growing support network
• Present at our end-of-summer symposium

SURF Applications are reviewed and matched to faculty mentors on a rolling basis, so it’s very important that you apply as soon as possible. Priority Deadline for the Pathways Program is January 25, 2022. Applications received after this date will be considered until program is filled (Final deadline for SURF is Feb 15, 2022). Please try to have your letter of recommendation writer submit by the deadline.Please contact eur@purdue.edu if you have any SURF related questions. If you have any questions about the Pathways Scholars Program, please email me at jem@purdue.edu and/or review www.engr.purdue.edu/pathways for more information.

BUCKEYE REU allows students to get hands-on research and professional development experience during our 10-week on-site summer research program. The opportunity is for students pursuing a STEM major, with an interest in biomechanics and mechanobiology (BMMB). This program will help students build research and professional experience that will support them on their pathway to graduate school!

BUCKEYE REU | Summer 2022

Application Deadline: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at 11:59pm EST

Program Dates: Sunday, May 22 - Saturday, July 30, 2022

Website: bmereu.engineering.osu.edu  

Application:  go.osu.edu/breuapply

Questions? Contact us at eng-bmereu@osu.edu

The College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE), a 10-week Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program.  Participants conduct a research project under the direction of faculty mentors and work as members of laboratory research teams investigating problems in engineering and the physical sciences in an academic environment.  The program includes workshops directed at the graduate application process as well as outside fellowship opportunities.  Participants are also offered opportunities to attend professional and social events with current graduate students and faculty. 

SURE 2022 will be in person and will begin May 31 (travel day) and conclude on Saturday, August 5.  For eligibility requirements, please visit Summer Undergraduate Research Experience. Students from traditionally underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, first-generation students, and students from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

Early applications are encouraged to improve chances of preferred placements.  All application material must be submitted by February 15, 2022.  Please direct students to apply here.  

If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Burton at Kelly.burton@wisc.edu

The Advanced Technologies for the Preservation of Biological Systems (ATP-Bio), an NSF Engineering Research Center, is excited to announce its Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)!

The ATP-Bio REU is a 10-week research internship targeting STEM students nationwide, including community college students, who have not participated in prior research. Students will spend their summer doing exciting, cutting edge research to help “stop biological time” and radically extend the ability to bank and transport cells, aquatic embryos, tissue, skin, whole organs, microphysiological systems (“organs-on-a-chip”), and even whole organisms through a team approach to build advanced biopreservation technologies. ATP-Bio REU students will work at the University of Minnesota (UMN) or Mass General Hospital (MGH) in Boston, MA. Lodging and travel will be provided, along with a stipend.

ATP-Bio aims to enhance the diversity of future scientific communities; we strongly encourage applications from underserved, underrepresented, and underresourced groups.

For more information about our program: https://www.atp-bio-education.org/atpbio-reu-program

Application: https://www.nsfetap.org/award/9/opportunity/7

Deadline: Feburary 28, 2022

For questions, please contact Stephanie Schroader at atp-bio-pgmgr@umn.edu

Application deadline is February 1, 2022 

Program at-a-glance

Focus: Nanoscale research opportunities across a wide range of disciplines from materials science, mechanical engineering, chemistry, physics, bioengineering, physiology, chemical engineering and electrical engineering.

Dates: May 31 – August 5, 2022

Location: University of Pennsylvania, Singh Center for Nanotechnology in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Eligibility: You must be an enrolled undergraduate student, who will not graduate before the summer program ends. Students enrolled in the University of Pennsylvania are NOT eligible to apply (Penn students looking for summer research opportunities are encouraged to look at the other NNCI site REUs and Pathways to Science.)

You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to participate in this program.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students from diverse backgrounds. We strongly encourage students from underrepresented groups in STEM, including women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

The application deadline is February 5, 2022.

Summer Research Experience opportunity for theSummer 2022 for 10 – 12 undergraduate studentsin the area of catalysis and moleculardynamics at an Ivy-League institution.

Projects are available in catalytic method development, catalyst development,synthetic applications, and molecular dynamics over the course of 10-weeks (May 31 to August 5) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (housing and travel stipend included)

The NSF REU Program in Medical Informatics (MedIX) at DePaul University and University of Chicago is looking for bright undergraduate students to get involved in research in the area of Medical Informatics for the summer of 2022. Participants will receive a stipend of $6,000 and subsistence allowance.

Important Dates:

•            March 4, 2022: Application submission deadline

•            March 25, 2022: Notification of decision

•            March 31, 2022: Confirmation of participation

•            June 13, 2022: MedIX Program Orientation

•            August 19, 2022: MedIX Program last day

 For the application form and additional information, please visit the MedIX website by clicking HERE or contact Dr. Daniela Raicu at draicu@cs.depaul.edu

Two available summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) opportunities at the University of Buffalo. Please see attached flyers for each program.

Historically underrepresented students are encouraged to apply for these programs!

• BioXFEL Summer Internship for Undergraduates June 31 – August 5, 2022
• Research Experience for Undergraduates in Data-Driven Materials Science MAY 31 - AUGUST 5, 2022

Clarkson McNair summer program. Applications are closing on January 21st. 

Dates of this years program are May 23 - July 29 2022

This is a great opportunity for students to be paid for a 10 weeks summer research experience with a focus on getting to graduate school...all in beautiful Northern New York.

For more information go to www.clarkson.edu/McNair or email Debbie ~ dgshipp@clarkson.edu.    

Note - Clarkson's McNair program does allow students from different institutions to participate.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas invites applicants for our summer 2022 REU program! 

REU Program Dates:  31 May 2022 through 5 August 2022

Application Deadline:  25 February 2022

Funding from the National Science Foundation allows the REU Internship in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas to offer: 

• Participation in cutting edge hands-on research $6,000
• Stipend Travel & Food Allowance
• Room and Board
• Professional Development, Ethics, & Leadership Training
• GRE Preparation
• Social Events & Activities

Eligibility Requirements:

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Minimum 3.00 GPA
• Majoring in Mechanical, Materials, Mechanics, or Aerospace Engineering, or another related field 
• Must Graduate After September 2022

ABE 452 - Engineering for Disaster Resilience

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- This course is designed to engage students in the development of pathways towards designs for sustainable and resilient food, energy, and water provision for disaster-prone regions.

- We work with communities in Puerto Rico, on real world problems, and seek to develop relationships with other stakeholders around Puerto Rico.

- Students will review social factors that provide context for specific regions, while quantifying potential engineering resilience provided to communities.

- Students will directly work with local communities, aid organizations, and peer institutions in the identification and implementation of sustainable and resilient responses.

Summer is fast approaching! Are you a current student looking for ways to stay connected and academically engaged? Global Education and Training is offering a 4-week, non-degree/non-credit online summer school program, Artificial Intelligence in Data Science. Students will perform hands-on-analysis of real-world datasets to analyze and discover the impact of the data.

Top UIUC Faculty Instruction

Dr. Jana Diesner, Associate Professor, School of Information ScienceDr. Wade Fagen-Ulmschneider, Teaching Associate Professor, Siebel Center for Computer Science

Rankings 

·       In 2020, U.S. News & World Report named the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign computer science undergraduate program 5th in the United States.  

·       In 2021, U.S. News & World Report named the iSchool the top graduate school for library and information studies, based on national rankings of accredited master's degree programs. The iSchool has held the top spot since 1996. 

Eligibility: All current undergraduate students from universities worldwide are eligible to apply. 

Program dates: July 19 – August 13, 2021

Program fees: $1000 per student (group rates available)

Apply here: https://bit.ly/30xebSY

Email Meng Liu (mengliu2@illinois.edu), GET Program Coordinator, with questions about the program.

Deadline for applications is March 17, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.

- Provides students from all disciplines with the funds necessary to conduct research or creative projects during the academic year both on and off campus (including summer terms)

- Awards will be up to $2,000 and are meant to cover research travel costs, living expenses during academic breaks (i.e., winter break and summer terms, NOT regular semester living expenses), and materials or other costs

- Will both broaden and deepen the types of research being conducted by undergraduate students on campus

- Want recipients to be able to use this opportunity as a way of engaging with their fields