Overview
The Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Wireless, Pervasive and Mobile
Computing is a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded research program to be
held at Auburn University. There are ten positions for the 10-week program. The
interns are initiated to research under the guidance of mentors who are faculty
members in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering. The interns
collaborate with their mentors and are expected to contribute to the advance of
pervasive and mobile computing. Major objectives are to promote interests
in pervasive and mobile computing and develop the research skills of the students.
Women, minorities, and students from "undergraduate" institutions are especially
encouraged to apply.
Mobile and pervasive computing is about Marc Weiser's vision: "The most profound technologies are those that disappear. They weave themselves
into the fabric of everyday life until they are indistinguishable from it." Mobile and pervasive computing is about using computing in every aspect of
our lives while being completely unaware of its existence. This REU site at Auburn
University invites undergraduate students to collaborate in the development of
this technology, to propose new applications, and to explore new capabilities.
Goals of the REU Site:
- Increase the number of future professionals in the areas of pervasive and mobile
computing.
- Develop students' ability to apply computer and information-based technologies
to real-world problems
- Stimulate enrollment in graduate studies through the involvement of students
in scientific investigations under the mentorship of research faculty.
- Promote collaborative ties between the student's institution and Auburn University
faculty, staff, and students and to provide a basis for future cooperative studies.
Benefits of the Intern Program:
- Intern with active and experienced research faculty.
- Gain real-world experience in a high-tech field, and be able to work with high-caliber
information technology, science, and engineering professionals.
- Receive a $3,850 stipend, which will be paid to you in increments after your
arrival in Auburn.
- Travel reimbursement of up to $420.
- A meal allowance is provided. You will be given half upon arrival and the balance
half way through the program.
- Housing on campus is provided. All arrangements will be taken care of. (Meal
allowance and *housing are $2000 for the 10 weeks).
- A handheld device of a value of up to $600 will be awarded to some of the best
projects.
All Arrangements are paid for and scheduled by the Program Manager.
Requirements of the Intern Program:
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
- Applicant must be and remain an undergraduate student in good standing.
- Applicant must plan to complete a degree program
- Interns must live in campus housing -- arranged by the REU site program manager
- Interns must attend weekly seminars and programs
- Interns must work a minimum of 36 hours per week at the REU site
- Interns must prepare and submit a written report of the work done
- Interns must give an oral presentation of work performed at the REU Site
- Interns must design a web page describing their project and their experience.
- Interns must complete an exit interview
- Interns must assist in further recruitments at respective school.
Remember, once you have accepted an offer from the program, you are obligated
to complete the summer internship (all 10 weeks) program and meet the program
requirements.
