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NSF REU Site:Data Science for Social Good in Dallas and Beyond

 *Awaiting Renewal

June 2 - July 25, 2025

Learn how to use data science tools for improving the lives of people.  You will join a team of researchers using data to find solutions to pressing economic and environmental problems affecting neighborhoods in the city of Dallas, Texas.  

• $4800 stipend
• On-campus room and board included

Eligibility:

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Completed Sophomore of Junior Year of college with strong academic record
• Major in math, statistics, computer science or related field and an interest in social science OR major in social science field and an interest in data science

We are now accepting applications for Summer 2025. Priority deadline to apply is February 15, 2025.

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NSF REU/RTG Site: Modeling and Computations for Complex Systems. 

June 2 - July 25, 2025

Faculty Mentors: Alejandro Aceves and Joe Camp

Program Overview: This unique program will showcase students how engineering and mathematics (mathematics and engineering) go hand in hand when advancing our understanding and research on topics of  current interest.

The program will begin with the SCALE Course, an immersive 3-week experience, followed by a 5-week immersion on the Mathematics Complex Systems. The aim is for participants to be equipped to develop projects in diverse areas of applications in science and engineering. A key component of this REU, is for the students to have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research and coursework in the related field of swarm coordination and autonomous learning.

Specific elements of the REU follow:

• SCALE Course (Taos, NM): From June 3rd to June 17th, students will participate in an 11-day course on Swarm Coordination and Autonomous Learning. The course will focus on hands-on learning of drone communications technology and artificial intelligence, with a special focus on real-world applications.
• Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in Complex Systems (Dallas, TX): Following the SCALE course, students will continue their research on the general topic of complex systems for 5 weeks;  from June 20th to July 25th. 

In summary, during this period  students will learn and contribute to ongoing research in swarm coordination, autonomous learning, and modeling complex systems.

Program Benefits:

• $5600 stipend
• Up to $850 travel reimbursement
• On-campus room and board included during both the Taos course and the Dallas REU portion

Eligibility:

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Must not have completed your undergraduate degree before January 2025
• We encourage applications from women and other groups traditionally underrepresented in mathematics and engineering
• Ability to focus on this program during these 8 weeks

Application Deadline: April 20, 2025

NSF REU Site: Chemical Synthesis and Structures for a Better World

ON HOLD FOR 2025

Faculty mentors: Anindita Das, Alex Lippert, Tomce Runcevski

Summer REU projects are available in the area of atomically precise nanoclusters, molecular materials, chemiluminescence imaging, 3D photopatterning, and other areas. Students can learn skills ranging from organic & inorganic synthesis, materials & solid-state chemistry, structural characterization, catalysis, optical spectroscopy, mammalian cell culture, microscopy/optics, and nanofabrication. More information can be found in the research group websites: ; ; .

• $4000 stipend
• On-campus room and board

Eligibility

• Have not completed your undergraduate degree before January 2023
• We encourage applications from historically marginalized groups and anyone excited about science

Applications close April 15
Feel free to reach out to faculty or apply online!