NSF REU Site in Sensing and Smart Systems
- This paid, nine-week program focuses on training, mentoring, research and an overall experience for students that prepares them for graduate studies or careers in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) disciplines.
- Participants will typically work from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, with one hour for lunch.
- Undergraduate researchers are paid a stipend of $600/week along with a $130 meal allowance, also per week.
- Participants will be housed in apartment-style dormitories on Florida Atlantic's Boca Raton campus, just three miles from the beach.
There are eight research projects planned for this summer. See which projects you're interested in.
Infrastructure Systems: Smart, Resilient, and Green Energy Systems
Led by Yufei Tang , Ph.D.
Infrastructure Systems: Human-in-the-loop Digital Twins for Smart Cities
Led by Jinwoo Jang, Ph.D.
Infrastructure Systems: Machine Learning Techniques for Energy Forecasting and Optimization
Led by Zhen Ni, Ph.D.
Marine and Environment: The Internet of Floating Things
Led by Georgios Sklivanitis, Ph.D.
Marine and Environment: Development and Testing of a Wave Powered Offshore Sensing System
Led by James VanZwieten, Ph.D.
Health and Behavior: Next-Gen Health Monitoring Empowered by Python Programming and Deep Learning Applications
Led by Behnaz Ghoraani, Ph.D.
Health and Behavior: Soft Sensors and Actuators for Wearables to Assist People with Disabilities
Led by Erik Engeberg, Ph.D.
Modern Cybersecurity in IoT Devices
Led by Reza Azarderakhsh, Ph.D.
Check back soon for 2025 REU dates to be announced.
Application Deadline: March 8, 2024
First Round Notification Date: March 15, 2024
Start Date: June 3, 2024
End Date: August 2, 2024 (ceremony on Thursday, August 1st)
- Undergraduate students majoring in science or engineering.
- U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
- Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Selections will be based on a combination of research interests, academic qualifications, and faculty recommendations.
Florida Atlantic’s REU in Sensing and Smart Systems is supported through National Science Foundation award #CNS-1950400.
For additional information please contact Yufei Tang at (561)297-4981 or Yami Triana at (561)297-2886 or email isense.reu@gmail.com .
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