Application Instructions

Eligibility

All applicants must

  1. Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
  2. Be a US citizen or a permanent resident
  3. Have completed the Differential Equations and College Level Physics Courses.
    Community College students must have background in Calculus and Physics. Knowledge of computer programming is a plus

Instructions

How to Apply (We are not currently accepting applications. Please check back later). 

Application must be submitted using the Online Application Form including supporting documents. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to cppuasreu@cpp.edu. A complete application package will include:

  1. A completed Application Form. 
  2. A Two-page Essay addressing the participant’s academic background, professional experiences, interest in UAV technologies, autonomy, artificial intelligence, computer vision, robotics, unmanned systems, career goals, and plans for graduate studies. Essays should be single-spaced with a blank line between paragraphs. Use 12 point Times New Roman or Arial font with 1 inch margin in all sides.
  3. Unofficial copies of your Academic Transcript(s). If selected for the REU program, participants will be required to provide an official copy before the start of the summer program.
  4. Two Letters of Recommendation from Individuals who are able to comment on the applicant’s academic ability including faculty advisors at the student’s home institution or mentors from previous research activities. Letters must be sent by the recommenders directly to cppuasreu@cpp.edu. 
  5. All the documents must be converted to pdf files and saved as the document name_last name.pdf (Example: Essay_Smith.pdf). The unofficial transcripts can be saved as pdf or JPEG files.
  6. Please upload all the required documents with the application form.

Letters of Recommendation

  • Recommenders should include the applicant's name, how long they have known the applicant and in what capacity, and a ranking or evaluation of the applicant relative to their peer group.  Please comment on overall research ability or potential, ability to work independently, and enthusiasm.
  • The letters must be converted to pdf files and saved as Letter_of_Recommendation_Last name of the applicant.pdf (Example: Letter_of_Recommendation_Doe.pdf), and sent directly by the recommenders to cppuasreu@cpp.edu

Selection Criteria

Selection to the REU Program will be based on many factors including but not limited to:

  1. Strong motivation to carry out the project and potential for growth/educational value as evidenced in the letters of recommendation and personal statements.
  2. Plan to complete a degree program.
  3. Potential for effective faculty mentor-student relationship.
  4. Completeness of the application packet
  5. Appropriate qualifications.
  6. Plan to apply for graduate schools.
  7. Willingness to live on campus housing during the period of contract. If the COVID-19 Pandemic continues, the Program will be held virtually. 
  8. Ability to work 40 hours per week
  9. Commitment to not enroll in any summer classes.  
  10. Commitment to participate in weekly seminars, research and professional development meetings.
  11. Commitment to prepare a written report at the end of the program and participate in a poster or oral presentation.
  12. Commitment to participate in surveys
  13. Minority students including Hispanics, women, and African-American are strongly encouraged to apply.

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