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Wireless @ VT
Welcome to the home of Wireless @ Virginia Tech, an exciting university-wide focus on wireless technology. Wireless @ VT is bringing together researchers, facilities, equipment, and expertise from across Virginia Tech to focus on multi-disciplinary solutions to "Invent the Future" of wireless.
Looking for an exciting and rewarding summer?
Summer 2010
NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
REU Cognitive Communications @ Virginia Tech
Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Overview
The NSF REU Site at Virginia Tech (VT) supports 10 undergraduate students to participate in the ongoing research activities of faculty members in the field of Cognitive Communications during a 10-week exciting summer session. Great opportunities for undergraduate students
- To gain knowledge hands-on research experience in emerging and exciting fields of cognitive radios, software defined radio, wireless networking, and their applications;
- To develop general research skills and teamwork skills;
- To promote creatively and independently thinking process, a sense of confidence, team spirit, and an appreciation for the potential of interdisciplinary collaboration in creating new knowledge.
Stipend and Allowance
This REU Site program will provide a stipend of $4,500; a housing and food allowance of up to $2,000; and a travel allowance of up to $600; for each student during the 10 weeks in the summer of 2010 (June 1 to August 6, 2010).
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted through March 10, 2010. The application form is available from the program website http://www.wireless.vt.edu/REU
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States.
- Must be undergraduates, who will be juniors or seniors in the fall semester of 2010, with a major in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or a closely related field.
- Must have an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and have a strong background in Mathematics and basic Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
Minorities, women, handicapped students, and students from “undergraduate” institutions where research opportunities are not available are especially encouraged to apply.
Contact: Ms. Cyndy Graham: grahamc@vt.edu