Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)

The Program:

The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities hosts a 10-week summer research program for undergraduates in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Eight students are matched with faculty mentors to work on exciting, cutting-edge research projects in fields including biomedical engineering, robotics, magnetic recording technology, optics and nanotechnology.

The Experience:

In addition to the laboratory research experience, students will participate in weekly group meetings, tours of local high-tech industries and social activities. The group meetings will expose students to current research by UMN faculty, give the students an opportunity to present their own 20-minute research talks, and offer assistance with graduate school and career preparation. The program concludes with a Summer Undergraduate Research Showcase and poster presentation.

Who Should Apply:

We encourage independent, motivated undergraduates majoring in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, physics, mathematics and related fields to apply. Women, underrepresented minorities and students from colleges and universities without significant research opportunities are strongly encouraged to apply.

 Program Details

Dates: June 1- Aug. 9, 2008

Stipend: $450/week

Housing Included: Dormitory

Travel: Expenses paid within the Continental United States

Application Deadline: Feb. 15, '08

Requirements: Must be completing your sophomore or junior year with a GPA of 3.3-4.0 or above, and be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or its possessions

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Summer Program Projects

"I have learned in this program how to be indapendent and take initiative to new ideas. In additions to that, I have learned how grad schools work and what requirements professors are looking for" -Pedro Leiva, 2003 REU student

 "This research program was a great experience. I learned to be indapendent, self-motivated, and to have fun. I made a lot of new friends from around the country, and I can't wait to be in graduate school. Plus, Minnesota is wonderful in the summer." -Neeta Basantkumar, 2003 REU student

Last updated Nov. 2007