REU-ACRES
ACRES: Advanced Computational Research Experience for Students
An REU site in computational and data science research
Please visit main site at http://icer-acres.msu.edu to apply.
MSU's Department of Computational Mathematics, Science & Engineering (CMSE), in partnership with iCER, will host a summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU). This program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation with funding from the U.S. Department of Defense ASSURE program. The REU site directors are Professors Kenneth M. Merz, Jr. and Brian O’Shea.
Program: Ten students will be selected to work with STEM researchers on original, interdisciplinary, collaborative research projects in data science and scientific computing.
Program goals: Students participating in this REU will:
- Gain computational research skills
- Participate in cutting-edge computational and data science research
- Interact closely with top-notch faculty
- Work on modern supercomputers
Research project areas include: Computational biology, computational physics, computational chemistry, computational mathematics, engineering and bioinformatics.
Stipend: Each student will receive a stipend, on-campus housing, and a meal allowance. Financial support for travel to the REU site and to conferences will be provided.
Dates: May 21-July 28, 2017
Eligibility: Students from a range of domains including (but not limited to) STEM fields, who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and will be undergraduates in Fall 2017 are eligible to apply. Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants must have completed two semesters of calculus and programming by May 2017 and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
Applications: Visit http://icer-acres.msu.edu. Preference will be given to applications received by February 28, 2017.
Social Activities: Opportunities for students to interact socially with each other and faculty include ice cream socials, cookouts, and day trips to attractions such as the Kellogg Biological Center. University recreational facilities will also be available for participant use (a nominal fee may apply). All NSF-REU and similar undergraduate research programs on campus are closely coordinated with each other with respect to housing and many social and scientific activities.
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If you have any questions about the application process or any general inquiries about ACRES, please contact iCER Director of Training Camille Archer at training@msu.edu or (517) 353-3421.