K. N. King wrote: > The GSU chapter of the ACM presents > > Summer Research Opportunities in > Computer Science: REU, NSF, DOE Programs > > Dr. Gigi B. Ray > Department of Chemistry > Coordinator of Undergraduate STEM Research > > There are many opportunities for students majoring in Computer > Science to participate in research at another university for 8-10 > weeks in Summer 2009 and get paid! The National Science Foundation > sponsors Research Experiences for Undergraduates programs (REU) in > many science disciplines including Computer Science, Engineering, > Physics, Math, Chemistry, Biology, and interdisciplinary programs > such as Bioinformatics, Cyberinfrastructure, Materials Science, and > Neuroscience. The Department of Energy also funds programs in > national labs (such as Oak Ridge in Tennessee) for undergraduate and > graduate students. > > The speaker will discuss how to find a program that suits your > interests, a typical application process, program requirements, and > what these programs are looking for in applicants. GSU students are > eligible to apply to programs across the nation, which accept > students from diverse backgrounds. Application materials are due in > January/February 2009, so now is the time to start planning to have > an educational and fun summer! Participants do research, attend > career-oriented seminars, and go on scientific and social field trips > like rafting, hiking, and attending sports events and outdoor > concerts. Your participation in a summer research program will > strengthen your resume and boost your credentials for future > applications to graduate or professional schools. After their summer > experience many participants co-author publications and present their > work at regional or national meetings, introducing them to an even > broader dimension of their discipline. > > Win a valuable door prize! > One lucky attendee will win a valuable prize. > > Thursday, September 25, 2008 > 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. > Room 230, University Center > > Everyone welcome! > Free refreshments! > > For more information about the GSU ACM chapter, > please visit our Web site: www.cs.gsu.edu/~acm.