The Center for Power Optimization of Electro-Thermal Systems (POETS) offers a 10-week summer research program that provides undergraduate students with an opportunity to explore careers in research. Students gain an experience that will help strengthen their knowledge, skills and understanding of research methodologies as well as graduate school.

In the summer of 2024 we are planning on an in-person REU program with students paired with a faculty mentor at one of its partner institutions: Howard University, Stanford University, University of Arkansas, and University of Illinois.

REU students work on a POETS research project under the guidance and mentorship of a faculty member and graduate student or post-doctoral mentor. In addition to research, students will participate in bi-weekly research seminars, professional development workshops, and a variety of social activities. Students will be required to present their research results at their research group meeting, a final research symposium and at POETS' annual meeting in October 2024. The goal of the POETS REU program is to provide a unique summer experience that encourages students to pursue graduate studies in engineering.

• Undergraduates majoring in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
• Must be a current undergraduate student during the summer of 2024 (i.e. graduation date in Dec. 2024 or later)
• Students with an average GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
• U.S. citizenship/national or permanent residency is required
• Students from underrepresented minority groups, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply