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NSF REU in Wireless, Pervasive and Mobile Computing

Application form: http://spider.eng.auburn.edu/csse/reu/contact.php

Summer research opportunities in Wireless, Pervasive, and Mobile Computing is an excellent opportunity to explore the exciting frontier of wireless technology. Eight students will be selected to participate at Auburn University.

Program Information:

Program Director: Dr. Saad Biaz
Academic Directors: Dr Wei-Shinn Ku and Dr. Xiao Qin
Location: Auburn University
Duration: 8 weeks (May 17, 2010 to July 9, 2010)
Stipend (tentative): $500/week, $4,000 for 8 weeks
Follow-up Stipend: up to $1250 awarded for outstanding performance (max. 5 awards)
Housing and meal plan (tentative): $ 2,000
Travel allowance (tentative): up to $525
Deadline: 5 PM, Friday, March 5, 2010 OR until all positions are filled. We reserve the right to make offers to promising applicants before the March 5 deadline. Applying early is always to your benefit!

Applicant qualifications:

  1. Has completed sophomore or junior year of study in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or a closely related field
  2. Programming knowledge in C, C++, or Java, a networking class would be a plus
  3. US citizens or permanent residents

Women, minorities, and students from "undergraduate" institutions are especially encouraged to apply.

Required application materials:

  1. Application form http://spider.eng.auburn.edu/csse/reu/contact.php
  2. Official college transcript(s)
  3. One page research interest statement . If applicable, describe a major project you did for a course, an internship, or previous REU.
  4. 1 letter of recommendation

All application materials must be received by 5 PM, Friday, March 5, 2010. Send materials to:

Dr. Saad Biaz

Shelby Center 3101-Q
Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering
Auburn University
Auburn, AL 36849-5347
(334) 844-6307
(334) 844-6329 (fax)
biazsaa@auburn.edu