Data-Intensive Distributed Systems LaboratoryBigDataX REU Program -- Summer 2016
The BigDataX (from theory to practice in Big Data computing at eXtreme scales) is a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) site in Chicago Illinois. The program has four mentors at two institutions, the Illinois Institute of Technology and University of Chicago, with a variety of complementing expertise from theory to programming languages to distributed systems; more information on potential projects has been posted. More information can be found at the general BigDataX site. To apply to the program, see the online application (deadline February 29th, 2016). For eligibility requirements, click here.
Mentors (bigdatax@datasys.cs.iit.edu):
- Ioan Raicu (IIT)
- Gruia Calinescu (IIT)
- Mike Wilde (UChicago)
- Justin Wozniak (UChicago)
- Data-Intensive Computing Applications (more here)
- Parallel Programming Systems (more here)
- Distributed Storage Systems (more here)
- Theory of Big Data
- Undergraduate student in Mathematics, Computer Science, or Engineering at a US institution
- US citizen or permanent resident on or before May 23rd, 2016
- Minimum GPA 3.3
- 2 letters of recommendation (must be received by March 7th, 2016)
Important Dates:
- Application deadline: February 29th, 2016
- Letters of recommendation deadline: March 7th, 2016
- Notification of decision: March 21st, 2016
- Program starts: May 23rd, 2016
- Program ends: July 29th, 2016
Program Highlights:
- Spend 10 weeks immersed in research on Big Data at either Illinois Institute of Technology or University of Chicago
- Prepare for graduate school
- Publish papers and attend international conferences
- Spend the summer in one of the greatest cities in the world, Chicago Illinois
- Finances (per summer):
- $5000 stipend
- $600 relocation allowance
- $650 travel funds to attend conference
- Housing included on the IIT campus
Online Application:
To apply to the program, please submit your complete online application by the February 29th deadline. For any questions, please send email to bigdatax@datasys.cs.iit.edu.