REU: Security of Smart Things
Opportunity Description:
The rapid proliferation of various smart, low-cost and small devices led to the nationwide development of smart buildings, cities, technologies, etc., in order to make our lives more efficient, safer and less costly than before. Motivated with the increasing ubiquity of such “Smart Things (ST)”, the primary focus of this project is to engage students with various research topics related to security and privacy of ST. The students will learn from an expert group of faculty how to design, implement, and assess research projects in the areas that are becoming crucial for the safety and privacy of our lives. In addition, students will improve their skills by participating in technical workshops, presentations, and professional development activities.
This REU site is a great opportunity for undergraduate students (sophomores, juniors, non-graduating seniors) to engage in hands-on research activity under the supervision of a faculty mentor and postdoctoral fellow in the ECE Department throughout the summer. The program includes weekly seminars/workshops, preparation of a research poster, individual academic career counseling, hands-on training with real equipment, field trips, and social and cultural activities in the Miami area.
The program dates will be from June 6th, 2022 to July 29th, 2022. Each participating undergraduate student will receive an award of $2,400 per month in addition to FIU on-campus housing, meals, materials costs and a travel allowance of $600.
Minimum Qualifications and/or Eligibility Requirements:
- Undergraduate students majoring in a science or engineering discipline. High school graduates who have been accepted at an undergraduate institution but who have not yet started their undergraduate study are also eligible to participate.
- Students must be U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
- Students should have a minimum of 3.25 GPA.
Application Process:
Per NSF requirements, all the applications will be done through NSF’s ETAP website. You will need to follow the below link to complete your official application once it is active (Check back soon).
Once you are done please upload the following attachments as a single pdf file at the end of your application. Do not email them to Drs. Akkaya or Uluagac.
- A one page statement of interest that describes why the applicant is interested in the REU program, why he/she can be an exceptional candidate, the career goals and research interests. Please also include 1 or 2 potential topics you would be interested in pursuing a project.
- A two-page resume with names and contact information of three references
- List of related courses taken and grades received (transcript)
Submit a SINGLE PDF file with all the documents from above to this link.
Selections will be based on a combination of research interests, academic qualifications, and faculty recommendations.
For questions and further info please contact the FIU SST-REU site coordinators:
Dr. Kemal Akkaya: kakkaya@fiu.edu
Dr. A. Selcuk Uluagac: suluagac@fiu.edu