Research Experience for Undergraduates(REU) CHILL - Radar
The summer research opportunity focused around the CSU-CHILL Radar Facility is approximately a ten week program. Once research topics are assigned, the REU student will go through the full research process to include, literature survey, writing a proposal, preparing and competing for a project budget, writing an interim progress report and a final report and giving a presentation in a conference setting.
The philosophy of this program is to incorporate original thinking, independent effort, team effort and project execution via hands-on research!
Many questions applicants have concerning the program will fall into the following areas: requirements for and the method of application, stipend, travel and housing, and research projects. Should you need more information beyond what is addressed here, please contact Karen Ungerer, REU Summer Program Coordinator.
Requirements: A junior standing is preferred, however, sophomores with good academic standing, particularly those with laboratory experience, will be considered. Participants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA for consideration. Participants should be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States (NSF Requirement).
Program Dates: May 19 - July 18, 2008
The
application submission deadline is March
14, 2008.
The
application is submitted online
Brochure
Additional documentation as defined on the application
should be forwarded to:
CHILL Radar REU
c/o Karen Ungerer
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
M/S 1373
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1373
Stipend, travel and housing: The program offers a competitive stipend of $3,000 and free on-campus room and board. Participants stay in Parmelee Hall. Travel to and from Fort Collins is incurred by the participant.
Research Projects: Research projects are determined by the project director, Prof. V. Chandrasekar and will be assigned based on activity surrounding the CSU-CHILL Radar Facility, each participant's past and current coursework, and interests.
Last updated: 08/05/08