Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Combinatorics, Algorithms, and AI for Real Problems (CAAR)

REU-CAAR WILL BE RUNNING IN SUMMER 2024

Information about Past programs:

We have run REU-CAAR from 2013-2023. You can learn what projects ran from the sidebar.

Program in Summer 2024 will run June 3, 2024 until Aug 9, 2024.

WHAT IS REU-CAAR ?

Research Experience For Undergraduates (REU) in Combinatorics, Algorithms, and AI for Real Problems (CAAR) is a 10 week NSF funded research program designed to bridge the gap between the theory (algorithms, probability, combinatorics, Theoretical Machine Learning, others) and other disciplines within Computer Science (AI, Operations Reseach, practical machine learning, others.) Rather than wax philosophical about this just go Look at the Projects!

TELL ME ABOUT THE PROJECTS!!!

Go to the left!!! You will see a tab that says Projects. Click on it!

HOW TO APPLY?

The deadline is March 1, 2024. We will be accepting students before that point, so if you apply on (say) Feb 24 then the program may already be filled up. For instructions on how to apply and the link you need, Click Here

When you apply:

READ the set of projects.
Statement of purpose should mostly be about WHICH PROJECTS you want to work on. Why do they interest you? Why are you qualified? Stuff about their life experiences is good also, but should not be the main focus
You should state at least 2 projects that you are happy to work on. If you only list 1 then you may get turned down if that project is already filled. If you REALLY only want to work on 1 project then you may email me to see if I think that could work.
Your letter writers should be people who know you from CS, Math, or related fields. We DO NOT CARE that your English teacher thinks you have the potential to be a great novelist.
If a project require a course in X that you do not have. If you have not had X but have done Y (say won a Nobel Prize in Physics) then mention that in your statement of purpose. Its my job to figure out if Y is enough. Do not do my job for you.

All undergrads who have a basic understanding of Algorithms, Discrete Mathematics, and Computer Programming are encouraged to apply. We have some (not much!) money to provide some support for some non-citizens from American schools. If you are in this category say so in your personal essay. If your school will pay for some of the cost then let us know. (All students who apply must be attending an American school.)

WHAT WILL YOU GET?

A summer of research that is awesome and fun!

Students will be provided with $7000 as stipend AND room AND food money.

OTHER PROGRAMS TO APPLY TO

Since Summer Programs are compeitive its good to apply to several:

Univ of MD Comp-Bio Program (From 2023. Will run in 2024. Will put in 2024 link when it is available)

Website of NSF REU Programs

WHO TO ASK QUESTIONS?

Go to the left!!! You will see a tab that says FAQ. Click on it! If your question is not answered there then email me: Bill Gasarch gasarch@umd.edu