Computational Sensing and Medical Robotics REU

Opportunity Description:

The REU program in Computational Sensing and Medical Robotics (CSMR) is an intensive, ten-week program of laboratory research and instruction, beginning at the end of May and concluding in early August. Projects are available in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Computer Science.

With a particular focus given to women and under-represented minorities, students from institutions nationwide will be recruited to participate in research projects pursued by faculty and researchers at the Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics (LCSR). Each student will be a part of a research team, including a faculty project supervisor and a graduate student mentor, to guide them through the summer. The projects will be designed to match each student’s interest to maximize the potential for making a contribution during the session. Many projects have been identified, and new projects emerge each year. Participating students also receive instruction on technical communication, oral presentation skills, and research ethics to aid in the completion of the required final research report and presentation. Additional activities will include tours and trips to other labs. The participants will also take part in a poster session at the end of the program. One student will be selected to present their research at the REU Symposium hosted by the Council on Undergraduate Research in the fall.

Students are awarded a $5,500 stipend and are given housing for the summer. If you are on a quarter system, you are still eligible to apply. If you are selected, you will work out an alternate start date and a way to make up your time with your PI. 

Minimum Qualifications and/or Eligibility Requirements: 

Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident to be accepted into this program. Unfortunately, no exceptions can be made.

Please note that this program is ONLY for undergraduate students from 2 year and 4 year programs (and not for students currently pursuing Master's degrees or PhD degrees).

Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Process: 

Students will need to fill out the online application form and provide the following information:

• A cover letter with your name, grade level, GPA, and top three project selections. Go to https://zety.com/blog/what-to-include-in-a-cover-letter for tips on writing a cover letter. 
• CV or resume
• Personal/research statement (1 – 2 pages) including an explanation of why you should be selected for the projects you listed on your cover letter. Please be sure to link your skills and interests to the projects. For writing tips, review the following document: Howtowriteapersonalstatement_2021
• Transcripts (unofficial or official will be accepted)
• Two letters of recommendations from past or current professors or other research professionals with whom you have worked.
• If you are a permanent resident, please include a copy of your permanent residency card with your application materials.

All application materials need to be received by midnight on the day of the deadline. Notification of acceptance will be sent by early March.

Application deadline generally falls late February.