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Call for Undergraduate Students: NSF REU Internship Opportunity in Research Computing

Texas A&M University San Antonio Department of Computing and Cyber Security
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The Accelerating Research Computing at Texas A&M San Antonio (ARCATS) project, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), is offering Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) opportunities for students interested in research computing.

We are seeking two motivated undergraduate students to participate in a research-intensive experience focused on cyberinfrastructure, High-Performance Computing (HPC), and advanced computational methods.

During the internship students will:

  • Learn from and collaborate with HPC team from Texas A&M University – San Antonio.
  • Contribute to significant Research, Development, Test, Evaluation & Acquisitions of HPC activities.
  • Gain Hands-on experience in cutting edge computing projects.
  • Develop critical skills and establish long-term connections.
  • Gain a competitive advantage and improve long-term career opportunities.

Key Details

  • Program Duration: Spring/Summer 2025 (5 Months)
  • Funding: Each participant will receive a stipend as part of NSF’s REU support
  • No. of Hours & Platform: 20 hrs./week & Hybrid
  • Preferred Skills: Knowledge about HPC cluster and nodes, Python, & Linux command prompting
  • Eligibility:
    • Undergraduate students with a strong interest in research computing, data science, or a related field. Prior experience with programming or computational research is preferred but not required.
    • U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or U.S. permanent residents
    • Be at least 18 years of age.
    • Pursuing the degree and having a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on 4.0 scale.

How to Apply

Interested students should submit:

  • A brief statement of interest (one page) describing their background, skills, and research interests.
  • A resume highlighting relevant coursework and experience.
  • A letter of recommendation from a faculty member or mentor.

Documents Required: Unofficial Transcripts, Driver License. 

Deadline for applications: Application period is currently open with a final deadline of April 30.

Details about our research computing at: https://hprc.tamusa.edu/
Submit applications to: [ialsmadi@tamusa.edu]

For more details, contact Dr. Izzat Alsmadi at ialsmadi@tamusa.edu.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable research experience and contribute to exciting developments in research computing!