REU 2008

Overview

The REU Site at Utah State University (USU) supports up to eight undergraduate students in research activities in the field of coding and communications theory during a 10-week summer session. The program runs from June 18 through August 20, 2008. REU participants will receive an intensive period of formal instruction in information theory, communications, and coding theory and practice. This will be followed by a results-oriented period of research in problems relating to coding and communications in areas such as low-density parity-check codes, time-varying channel equalization, and joint trellis coded decoding. The research will be performed under the direction of faculty at USU in a setting designed to encourage interaction and collaboration as well as independent effort.

USU is located in a beautiful mountain valley, with easy access to a variety of outdoor activities. Weekly organized activities for REU participants will take advantage of this amazing setting.

Stipend and Allowance

The REU Site program provides stipends of $3600 in addition to housing and meal allowance of $1800. Travel reimbursement is provided up to $500.

Appication Deadline

Applications will be accepted through April 9, 2008. The application form is now available here.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or its possessions.
• Must be undergraduate students who have background in all of the following areas:
  • Linear Algebra
  • Probability, and
  • Computer Programming
• Must have an overall GPA of at least 3.0

Women, underrepresented minorities, and students with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

Contact Dr. Todd Moon if you have any questions, todd.moon@usu.edu