REU Site: Undergraduate Research in Sensor Development (Design, Manufacture, Analysis) and Implementation Pipeline (SDIP)
Sensors are increasingly used in everyday life, and the industry is experiencing significant growth and adoption by both public and private sectors. The Clarkson REU-SDIP will prepare students for careers in this rapidly growing industry. In the Summer of 2025, the REU program will host 10 undergraduates for a 10-week research experience, specially students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds. REU Participants will engage in cutting-edge research and professional development activities in advanced sensing technologies, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to address critical global challenges in fields such as public health, environmental monitoring, space exploration, defense, and photonics.
The SDIP REU program objectives are to: 1) Improve students’ ability to solve real-world problems and develop into independent researchers through cross-disciplinary training in sensing technologies, 2) Enhance students’ interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills through professional coaching, 3) Broaden the academic pipeline and facilitate students’ paths into STEM careers, 4) Cultivate a diverse and motivated cohort to meet the nation’s need for a qualified workforce in engineering technologies.
Students will be immersed in all aspects of sensor-related research, including conceptualization, experimental design, testing, data analysis, and dissemination of results. They will interact with industry professionals, engage in development activities, seminars, and participate in field trips to prepare them.
Eligibility Requirements
Undergraduate participants: U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents.
Website
Dates
May 25 to August 1 2025.
Location
Clarkson University’s Potsdam Hill Campus, located in Potsdam, New York.
Financial Package
Participants will receive:
- $7000 Summer stipend
- Round trip travel (we arrange) to and from Potsdam, New York.
- On-campus housing and food.
Application deadline
11:59 p.m. (EST) February 1, 2025.
Research Topics
Sensor Development, Sensor Design, Sensor Manufacture, Sensor Data Analysis, AI Sensors, AI Vision, Embedded Systems
Application Link:
https://etap.nsf.gov/award/7527/opportunity/10150
Contact Us
Dr. Masudul Imtiaz (mimtiaz@clarkson.edu) and Dr. Silvana Andreescu, SDIP Directors.