What are Networked Cyber Physical Systems?
Cyber-physical systems (CPS) are engineered systems that are built from, and depend upon, the seamless integration of computational algorithms and physical components.
More info can be found here: http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=netcpsreu&p=/cps/
Wichita State University's (WSU) Research Experiences for Undergraduates in NetCPS program is an opportunity for undergraduate students to spend a summer working with faculty researchers renowned in areas such as computer networks, mobile computing, wireless communications, and information security and privacy. A number of projects are available in diverse areas. Accepted students will work closely with WSU faculty and researchers on research problems with the potential for publications and significant impact on the future practice of various networked CPS.
Students will:
- Conduct cutting-edge research on networked CPS.
- Spend 9 weeks in the Department of EECS at WSU, home to one of the very few M.S. programs in Computer Networking in the country.
- Receive mentoring from renowned faculty in their fields.
- Learn research skills through seminars and presentations throughout the summer and work with graduate students from around the world.
Benefits include:
- A stipend of $500 a week (total $4500 for 9 weeks).
- Furnished on-campus housing.
- A meal allowance (worth $1080).
- A travel allowance to come to and return from the site.
- Social and professional development events throughout the site duration.
Suggested Majors include:
*Note: These are merely suggestions. If you feel this opportunity is right for you then we encourage you to apply.
- Computer Science,
- Electrical Engineering,
- Computer/Software Engineering,
- Telecommunications Engineering, or any other related disciplines
Application Deadline: MARCH 14, 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.
