REU SITE 2349370 | Applied Artificial Intelligence for Advanced Applications, 2024-2026

Former Site(s):

Interdisciplinary Data Science Research for Healthy Communities in the Digital Age (CNS - 1852498, 2019-2023

Interdisciplinary Data Science Research for Safe, Sustainable and Healthy Communities (CNS-1560229. 2016 – 2019).

The Data Science Program at WPI, sponsored by the National Science Foundation, offers a 10-week, all-expenses paid Research Experience in Data Science for undergraduate students. The WPI Data Science program has successfully operated this site since 2016 under the leadership of PI Elke Rundensteiner, Co-PI Chun-Kit (Ben) Ngan, and Co-PI Kelsey Briggs. This site offers students from geographically diverse institutions around the country access to vibrant scientific research projects and undergraduate mentorship.

The students, working with WPI faculty, graduate students, and peer students, learn state-of-the-art data science techniques and technologies including machine learning, artificial intelligence, and big data technologies.  They apply these new skills to research focused on solving societal challenges of high impact in our communities.

Research topics include digital health, sustainability, and mobility, all interlinked concerns of critical national importance. Students present the results of their research at an Open Poster Session during the final week of the program, and, where appropriate, at scholarly venues and conferences.

• A U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident of the United States or a U.S. Territory/Possession.
• Enrolled in a degree program (part-time or full-time) leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree.
• Students who are transferring from one college or university to another and are enrolled at neither institution during the intervening summer may participate.
• High school graduates who have been accepted at an undergraduate institution but who have not yet started their undergraduate study are also eligible to participate.
• Students who have received their bachelor’s degrees and are no longer enrolled as undergraduates are generally not eligible to participate (i.e. students should not apply if they will complete the bachelor’s degree prior to Summer 2024).

Individuals that meet these criteria, and that are interested in Data Science.

• Individuals from populations conventionally underrepresented in the STEM fields are particularly encouraged to apply. We place a strong emphasis on recruiting students from traditionally disadvantaged groups: racial and ethnic minorities, women, persons with disabilities, veterans, and students from low socioeconomic status communities.

Inclusivity Statement

• The Data Science REU Program at WPI is a place where you will be treated with respect. We welcome individuals of all ages, backgrounds, beliefs, ethnicities, genders, gender identities, gender expressions, religious affiliations, sexual orientation, ability—and other visible and nonvisible differences. All members of this program are expected to contribute to a respectful, welcoming, and inclusive environment for every other member of the program.

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