DREU: Distributed Research Experience for Undergraduates in Computer Sciences

Nature of Research/Program Description: 

The objective of the Distributed Research Experiences for Undergraduates (DREU) is to increase the number of women and students from underrepresented groups entering graduate studies in the fields of computer science and engineering. This highly selective program matches promising undergraduate women and undergraduate men from groups underrepresented, including ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities, in computing with a faculty mentor for a summer research experience at the faculty member's home institution. Students are directly involved in a research project and interact with graduate students and professors on a daily basis. This experience is invaluable for students who are considering graduate school, providing them with a close-up view of what graduate school is really like and also increasing their competitiveness as an applicant for graduate admissions and fellowships.

The DREU program is meant to be a full-time intensive 10 week research experience for undergraduates.

The program is very flexible and the mentorship dates are scheduled at the mutual convenience of the student and the mentor. We have students and mentors applying from schools that are on the semester system (summer break typically from mid May to mid August) and from schools that are on the quarter system (summer break typically from mid June to mid September). Usually, it is easiest to arrange housing during the mentor's summer break, but some DREU students have started their mentorship before the end of their mentor's spring term or have completed their internship after their mentor's fall term has started. These details are worked out during the matching process and should not prevent anyone from applying for the DREU program.

Keywords: computer science; computer engineering; underrepresented groups; ethnic minorities; disabilities; summer research; project

Location: 
Off-campus
Targeted Students/ Eligibity Requirements: 

Promising undergraduate women and undergraduate men from groups underrepresented, including ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities.

See http://parasol.tamu.edu/dmp/faq.php for more information.

Program Time Period: 
Summer
Compensation: 
Stipend
Details: 
$700 per week for research, plus relocation travel assistance when appropriate.
Application Deadline: 
Mid February
Major(s): 
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
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