Undergraduate Research Opportunities

The Computer Science and Engineering Department at Oakland University is thrilled to invite students to apply for an NSF-funded Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. If chosen to participate in the Undergraduate Computer Research Program (UnCoRe), you'll dive headfirst into cutting-edge research alongside dedicated CSE faculty mentors.

This isn't just any summer job—it's a full-time, transformative educational journey, designed especially to encourage women and minorities. As a participant, you'll be treated as a junior colleague, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in a dynamic research environment. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this incredible experience!

Program features

• 10 weeks full time research program.
• Research in teams of 2 under close supervision by CSE faculty.
• Variety of research topics available in Intelligent Information Engineering.
• Students receive a stipend of $7,000, meal allowance, and travel subsidy for either travel to and from the program or to attend a conference.
• Housing subsidy will be provided for students staying on campus.

Program requirements

• Open to all non-graduating undergraduate students (US citizens and permanent residents) with an interest in Computer Science and Engineering.
• Students cannot be working or taking classes at the same time.
• Students will be selected based on statement of interest, letters of recommendation and a phone interview.

APPLY HERE

Undergrad Internship (20 hours a week)

Join the Intelligent Robotics Lab!

Who Are We?
We are the Intelligent Robotics Lab at Oakland University, directed by Dr. Geoffrey Louie.

What Do We Do?
We develop cutting-edge robots and AI for real-world applications that make a difference.

Who You Are:

• A Computer Science or Engineering student
• A Senior or Junior with a passion for robotics and AI
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a team
• Proficient in Python
• Enthusiastic about the future of research and technology
• Possessing a basic knowledge of statistics
• Equipped with strong writing skills
• Experienced in deploying pre-trained Machine Learning models

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and testing of robotic systems
• Conduct research on AI algorithms and their applications
• Collaborate with team members on various projects
• Document and present research findings

Benefits:

• Gain hands-on experience with advanced robotics and AI technology
• Receive mentorship from experienced researchers
• Opportunities for publications and conference presentations
• Enjoy a collaborative and innovative work environment
• Undergrad research assistant stipend based on OU rate
• Potential opportunity to start a fully-funded MSc or direct PhD after graduation

Interested?
If you're ready to take your skills to the next level and contribute to groundbreaking research, send your resume and a cover letter to Pourya Shahverdi at [email protected] by August 11, 2024.

CRA's URO Zone
The Computing Research Association (CRA) recently launched a website to help undergraduate students identify computing research opportunities. The site— URO Zone, for Undergraduate Research Opportunities—provides links to a range of summer undergraduate research resources. It also posts profiles of undergraduates and details their recent computing research projects. URO Zone offers guidelines to help discover research opportunities in a variety of areas, from applied to theoretical computer science. It also defines specific research fields, describes CRA and ACM undergraduate awards programs, and lists links for finding computing research opportunities. 

ACM-W Student Scholarships for Attendance at Research Conferences
The ACM Women's Council (ACM-W)provides support for women undergraduate or graduate students in computer science and related programs who wish to attend research conferences. The student does not have to present a paper at the conference she attends. High school students will also be considered for conference support.ACM-W encourages the student's home department to match the scholarship award and recognize the student's achievement locally within her department. In addition, if the award is for attendance at one of several ACM special interest group conferences (SIGACCESS, SIGACT, SIGARCH, SIGCOMM, SIGCSE, SIGDA, SIGECOM, SIGSOFT, SIGGRAPH, SIGITE, SIGOPS, and SIGPLAN), the SIG will provide complimentary conference registration and a mentor during the conference. Applications are evaluated in six groups each year, in order to distribute awards across a range of conferences. For application form, notification dates and more information, please visit the  scholarships page.

 Automotive and Energy Research and Industrial Mentorship Program