Opportunities through the Office of Undergraduate Research

CS students frequently participate in research fellowships, poster presentations, research festivals, and more through the Office of Undergraduate Research. Below are examples:

CD student shares her research poster with another student

Research for Credit

In addition, CS students may register for Individual Research or Programming Projects for credit. We suggest:

  1. visiting our Research page to see what area(s) might interest you and contact faculty member(s);
  2. filling out, with faculty, the CLAS UP - Independent Study Contract;
  3. approval thereof will grant you permission to enroll, on myUI, in CS:5990.

REU Program - Research Experiences for Undergraduates

Both UI and non-UI students may also apply for our departmental REU program (an REU - Research Experience for Undergraduates is an NSF-funded summer program designed to introduce undergraduate students to research).  REUs are a full-time commitment that provide a stipend, housing and meals. In addition to research, students will be involved in social events and fun excursions (so you won’t be spending all summer just working). For more information, visit the REU Computing for Health and Well-being site.