SUNFEST is a unique program that provides talented undergraduate students with hands-on research during the summer in the area of sensor technologies.The purpose of this program is to expose the students to real, in-depth research in the area of sensor technology and to motivate them to go on to graduate school. Students will have the opportunity to work on an interesting interdisciplinary topic, work under the mentorship of a faculty member and graduate student, and learn about the ethics in engineering and science.
Program Dates: May 29, 2018 – August 4, 2018
The program is open to students in engineering and the physical sciences.
Projects involve:
- Micro and Nano Electromechanical Structures
- Nanotechnology and materials for Sensors
- Robotics and Control oriented projects
- Wireless Sensor Networks
- Sensors for Medical and Biomedical Applications
- Optical and Vision Sensors
Benefits include:
- A stipend of $5,250
- On-campus housing at minimal or no cost
- Partial travel support for non-Penn students
Application Deadline: February 23, 2018
If you have any questions about finding summer research or you need assistance with you application, please contact Dr. April Householder, aprilh@umbc.edu.
