Paid Summer Opportunity in Science and Engineering

Thu, 03 Dec 2015 15:26:27 -0500
austin, research, reu, summer, texas, university

PROGRAM DATES: JUNE 6 - AUGUST 6, 2016

ICERT REU ACTIVITIES

Computational training in a multi-disciplinary cohort using some of the world's most advanced computational resources. Training led by TACC researchers with expertise in computation

Integration into a research team including pairing with a mentor/researcher and graduate mentor working on a computational project

Application seminars, training workshops, and STEM Outreach to K-12 and the public (explaining and demonstrating the contribution of HPC to society)

Team-building exercises that will prepare participants for the workplace of the future

Final presentations to cohort, University and TACC mentors

Poster presentation, technical report, and publication opportunities

STIPEND
Participants will receive a stipend for work, travel stipend, and housing at The University of Texas at Austin. Additionally, travel grants to present research at the annual XSEDE conference will be available to selected participants.

APPLICATION & SELECTION
The online application process for Summer 2016 begins November 1, 2015. The deadline for priority consideration is March 1, 2016. Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. Application review will begin in March. TACC will provide pre-screening of applicants, matching selected students with University and TACC researchers.

CRITERIA FOR STUDENT APPLICATION

1. Currently enrolled undergraduate student

2. Earning a minimum of a 2.5 GPA

3. Programming experience in Linux/Unix environments is recommended but not required

4. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency

Your complete application consists of:

1. Application form, submitted online

2. Official college transcript. An unofficial copy can be emailed, but official copy must be received if accepted into the REU

3. Two letters of recommendation. Recommenders should email their letter, and at least one recommender should be a professor or academic advisor.