Announcing the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Using the Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Mathematics to Study Crime
June 9 – July 29, 2011
http://www.cis.uab.edu/UABCrimeREU
Program Highlights:
§ This 8-week NSF summer program is designed for undergraduate students across the Southeast who want “hands-on” research experience and for those who are interested in pursuing post-graduate degrees in fields such as Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Computer Science, Sociology, Public Policy, Biology, and Chemistry.
§ The program is targeted to undergraduate students with at least 60 hours of college credit. A total of 12 students will be selected for the summer 2011 program.
§ Students will have the opportunity to work closely with faculty from UAB’s Department of Justice Sciences and Department of Computer and Information Sciences. The 8 REU faculty members are nationally recognized for their expertise in working with large data sets, data mining and manipulation, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and DNA analysis.
§ Students will conduct research in one of three core areas: 1) Criminal Justice,
2) Forensic Science, or 3) Computer Forensics.
§ Students will work with a faculty mentor in their research track for 35-40 hours per week to complete one or more projects during the summer experience. In some cases students will work directly with a local criminal justice agency on their project.
§ Each Friday during the 8-week program, students will attend a luncheon that includes special presentations from local criminal justice professionals and time to interact with other REU students and faculty. Students will make a presentation of their research experience during the final Friday luncheon.
§ Students will receive tours of several major criminal justice agencies in Alabama.
§ Students selected for the program will receive free lodging, food (up to $30 per day), and travel (up to $250) to UAB.
§ Students will receive a stipend of $450 per week.
§ Students will enjoy access to UAB libraries, labs, dining facilities, and the Campus Recreation Center. Several tours of the Birmingham area and special events are also planned.
§ The application form is available on the program website (http://www.cis.uab.edu/UABCrimeREU). The submission deadline is February 18, 2011.
§ Students from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
§ Please contact Dr. Kent Kerley at krkerley@uab.edu or 205-934-8548 if you have questions.
