Answer: The program will be conducted in-person. Therefore you need to be on-campus at UMBC. Your travel to UMBC and on-campus housing will be covered by the NSF REU grant.
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Answer: Each student is expected to work for 40 hours per week on average.
Answer: We normally expect letter writers to be your professors who can evaluate your research performance and/or course performance. If you have difficulty getting both letters from them, at least have one letter from college professors. It would be great if we can receive the recommendation letters also by application deadline. We suggest you use this deadline when you communicate with your letter writers. It is fine if the letters are sent within a few days (one week) later than the application deadline. We did not set a hard deadline for letters because we understand they are not directly controllable by applicants.
Answer: It depends on your interests. If any tentative projects are interesting to you, your personal statement can be general. If you are particularly interested in one project, please explain it in your statement. Your statements will help us assign students or a group of students to a specific project.
Answer: You can send an email to our NSF Smart Computing and Communications REU mailbox at mpsc@umbc.edu articulating your R&D interests. We will contact you if there is any potential opportunity that matches your interests. You can also check the related PhD program opportunity at UMBC.
Answer: Yes, there is UMBC transit available. Please check the schedule to get out of the campus to other areas in the county, BWI, Arundel, and Downtown: UMBC tansit
Answer: There are Residential Life staff present in the ACC 24*7. You can approach them for any housing-related issues. If you have any other issues, you may write to: anuradha@umbc.edu OR nroy@umbc.edu
Answer: Every campus building has its timing. For dining options, please take a look at the schedule to find the options open at a given time. Hours of Dine-in options
Answer: All UMBC students have access to the Gym and Recreational Facilities. Interns interested in a RAC membership should contact Event & Conference Services. RAC hours
Answer: Please find the available parking lots on the map given on the link. Please note that you are only allowed to Parking Lots marked in "Red A" and "Yellow C" Parking Information
You will be staying at West hill Apartments. It is located on the Walker Avenue. Please take a look at the campus map for more details. When you reach the campus, please go straight to ACC for check-in. Those of you checking in on Sunday, June 4th, please continue to do so. Those planning to check in on Monday, June 5th, could you make sure to complete the check-in process by 10 AM since we have things planned from 11 AM onwards? Please refer to my earlier email about the housing for more details.
Answer: All interns will be allocated one separate room in an apartment. Every apartment has 4 rooms with a shared bathroom, kitchen, and living room. The kitchen is equipped with a stovetop, oven, and refrigerator. Bring your own utensils and cookware.
Answer: Cleaning supplies will not be provided. You may bring your own.
Answer: In most cases, interns from NSF REU will be assigned to the same apartment. However, it may vary if there is a shortage of space.
Answer: Housing is open 24*7, and students/interns can get back at any time of the day. However, for safety reasons, it is advised you get back as soon as possible.
Answer: Yes, but you are responsible for your guests. In case of some untoward incident involving your guests, you will be held responsible.
Answer: 8 to 5 PM with a 1-hour lunch break on all working days (Monday-Friday).
Answer: You are expected to work from ITE 458, which is the workspace for NSF REU students. If you are unable to come to work, please email nroy@umbc.edu and anuradha@umbc.edu.
Answer: Please bring your own laptop to work, at least for the initial days. Based on your project, you may be allocated separate laptops/desktops/devices.