Culturally Relevant Computing Lab

• Relevant Courses
• GPA - You'll also typically need to submit a transcript
• Publications
• Major projects
• Work experience
• Languages, tools, etc. - include level of proficiency

Be careful, neat and honest!

DREU

Time: Summer 10 weeks
Stipend per student: $7,000, relocation travel assistance
Location: Mentor's institution
Application: Students and mentors apply separately and are matched by the program (Due mid Feb.)

CREU

Time: Academic Year (10-15 hours per week), possible summer extension
Stipend per student: $1500 per semester, $4000 per summer
Location: Home institution
Application: Students and mentors submit a proposal to work

Website: www.cra-w.org

• NSF Summer REUs (including DREU!): Mid February to mid March
• Private Companies and government labs: Early January to February
• Your own college/university: Often early in the calendar year as well

START EARLY! These dates are typical final due dates - many places start accepting applications and awarding positions much sooner.

 

• Earn stipends, scholarship or credit
• Thing through (and even solve!) challenging problems
• Gain knowledge and expertise
• Work with accomplished researchers
• Prepare for graduate school
• Learn life-long skills
• Build professional relationships
• Apply and discover new ideas and methodologies
• Improve your communication abilities
• Contribute to a specific area of knowledge