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Likewise 2 very cool REU summer programs at the University of Chicago &
Northwestern University for undergraduates. Some REU students can also
work at Harvard and Stanford. Visit:
www.chicago-center-for-systems-biology.org/downloads/REU.systems.2014.pdf
http://igsb.org/uploads/pdf/REU-v1.pdf
Participants receive $4,000 summer stipends.
Please spread the word. Thanks.
Barry Aprison
On 1/16/14 7:36 PM, "Eric Siegel" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>A very cool program at Carnegie Mellon Computer Science for College
>Juniors...please disseminate.
>
>Eric Siegel
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>> From: Michael Bett <[log in to unmask]>
>> Subject: Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) @ LearnLab
>>Applications Due February 17
>> Date: January 16, 2014 8:26:30 PM EST
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Dear Eric Siegel,
>>
>>
>> With the February 17th deadline approaching, could you please help us
>>get the word out to undergraduates at New York Hall of Science about our
>>summer research experience for undergraduates? Please circulate the
>>announcement below to your undergraduates, appropriate d-lists, twitter,
>>facebook groups, and professional organizations. Thank you.
>>
>> Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh have an
>>exciting opportunity summer research experience for undergradates (REU)
>>available for undergraduates. The application for this program is
>>attached and can also be found at
>>http://www.learnlab.org/opportunities/LearnLab_Summer_REU.php.
>>
>> This REU program is sponsored by LearnLab, a Science of Learning Center
>>funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). We encourage
>>applications from students who would like to conduct research in the
>>fields of psychology, education, computer science, human-computer
>>interfaces and language technologies. LearnLab's REU program allows
>>talented undergraduates to spend 8 weeks during the summer in a research
>>laboratory at Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh,
>>or one of our research partners. The REU program supports LearnLab's
>>commitment to training a diverse set of science, technology, education,
>>and psychology leaders.
>>
>> Applications are encouraged from students who wish to learn to conduct
>>research in a modern academic research laboratory under the guidance of
>>experienced scientists and engineers and experiment in real classroom
>>environments. The REU program will expose students to the excitement and
>>opportunities of a research career. This experience will provide
>>excellent preparation for students interested in subsequently pursuing a
>>Masters or Ph.D. degree. Although students from other years may apply,
>>this opportunity is most fitting for a student at the end of the junior
>>year of undergraduate studies.
>>
>> Each student will receive a fellowship stipend of $4000 for the
>>eight-week REU program. Food, housing and travel will also be provided.
>>Students will conduct research in an area matched to the interests
>>expressed in the student's application. Guidance and supervision of the
>>research project will be provided by the faculty member as well as, in
>>some cases, a postdoctoral fellow and/or advanced graduate student.
>>
>> Seminars specific to those participating in the REU program will be
>>held weekly including seminars on graduate admissions and career
>>opportunities in science, education, computer science and engineering.
>>In addition, LearnLab seminars and those held by Carnegie Mellon's Human
>>Computer Interaction Institute and Language Technologies Institute and
>>seminars at Pitt's Language Research and Development Center will be open
>>to the students, giving them exposure to a wide range of research in
>>learning sciences.
>>
>> There are several benefits that the participating students may receive.
>>If the student’s research in the summer is of high quality and has
>>added value to an ongoing research project, past students have been
>>asked to be a coauthor on the research team's publication on that
>>subject. Addition of publications to the resume of a graduate school
>>applicant always greatly improves the application. If the quality of
>>the research is high, the faculty member who advised the student would
>>likely be willing to write a letter of recommendation for the student
>>which could be included in a graduate school application. Research
>>experience in one of the National Science Foundation's premier research
>>centers will be viewed attractively. Finally, a summer spent in one of
>>the National Science Foundation's premier project areas is a plus in an
>>application whether it be for entry to Carnegie Mellon or the University
>>of Pittsburgh or to any other institution.
>>
>> There are scholarships available for graduate work on projects in
>>LearnLab. The student should inquire about these possibilities during
>>the summer program.
>>
>> REU Program Dates: Students will begin their research experience on
>>Sunday, June 1, 2014 with a welcoming reception and information session.
>> The REU program will end on Friday July 25, 2014 with a poster session
>>in the afternoon. Submission of an application indicates that the
>>applicant agrees to be present from June 1 to 4pm July 25, 2014
>>inclusive.
>>
>> Application Deadline: Deadline for applications is February 17, 2014.
>>Students will be informed of our decision by March 3, 2014.
>>
>> Minimum Requirements: Students should have a minimum of 3.5 GPA out of
>>4.0 although we will consider students who show by other measures that
>>they are exceptional and who have GPAs over 3.2. Class standing and
>>grades in specific subjects that are close to the field of research will
>>also be considered, as are recommendations. Students must also be
>>United States citizens or have a current F1 visa.
>>
>> Number of slots/ positions available: LearnLab can accommodate as many
>>as 10 positions, although in any given year, we may decide to fund less
>>than 10 applicants
>>
>> Best Regards,
>>
>> Michael Bett
>> LearnLab Managing Director
>> www.LearnLab.org
>> (412) 268-8616
>> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Learnlab/379480872145833
>> Twitter: https://twitter.com/learnlabslc
>>
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