We are excited to continue the Summer REU Site under the NSF Grant titled “Advancing high-performance computing opportunities in undergraduate research at UW-Eau Claire to meet challenges of multidisciplinary computational science” in 2024. This REU site will host 10 undergraduate students for a 10-week summer program for three summers (2022-2024).

The Summer 2024 program will take place from June 3 to August 9, 2024. Applications are due March 1, 2024.

Be part of fascinating research projects

The REU site at UWEC will provide a comprehensive research experience in high-performance computing and its importance in several research domains. Students will get an opportunity to conduct research in any of the research domains mentioned below:

• Computer science: Machine learning and deep learning and computer vision 
• Chemistry and biochemistry: quantum chemical simulation and multiscale modeling 
• Geography and anthropology: UAV-based vegetation mapping with GIS 
• Materials science and biomedical engineering: computer simulation of electrode materials and Infrared spectroscopic tissue imaging
• Physics: Computational astrophysical study of stellar structure and evolution 

Details of the research projects can be found on the REU Projects page.  

You can apply to the REU program here.

Experience STEM at UW-Eau Claire

To inspire a diverse group of students to pursue a career in STEM, the REU program will include the following additional events:

• Workshops related to high-performance computing, computational science, ethics and responsible conduct of research, and laboratory safety.
• Seminars in topics such as undergraduate research, scientific writing, career planning and diversity.
• Guest speaker presentations and field trips.
• Social events.

Participants in this REU program will receive a stipend ($6,000). Food and housing will be provided by UW Eau Claire Housing, and there is no cost to the participants. All field trips will be arranged for the student participants.