Tag: Undergraduate Research
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Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU): Paid Research Opportunities Nationwide
Dear Students, If you are interested in gaining hands‑on research experience, exploring potential research careers, or preparing for graduate school, the National Science Foundation (NSF) offers excellent paid opportunities through its Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. What Is an NSF REU? The NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by…
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D3M Lab Students Won Honors at the 2026 Central Pennsylvania Engineers Week Council Awards
We are thrilled to announce that two members of the Data Driven Decision Making (D3M) Lab, Sapan Shah and Harsh Desai, earned recognition at the Central Pennsylvania Engineers Week Council 2026 Undergraduate Research and Capstone Awards. At last evening’s prestigious Engineers Week Banquet, the following students were honored for their outstanding research contributions: Grand Recipient:…
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NASA Summer Internship Opportunity: Open Science Impact
NASA Summer Internship Opportunity: Open Science Impact Exciting news! NASA is offering an in-person summer internship opportunity at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C., for students interested in advancing open science and evaluating its impact on research and discovery. The Open Science Impact internship is hosted by NASA’s Office of the Chief Science Data Officer and…
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Summer Erickson Discovery Grant Opportunity
Penn State undergraduate students from all majors and campuses are encouraged to apply for the Rodney A. Erickson Discovery Grant, a prestigious program that supports original undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative work during the summer. Grant Amount Application Timeline About the Grant The Erickson Discovery Grant provides support for student-initiated projects in areas such as:…
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Summer REU Opportunity: Online Big Data, AI, & HPC Research
Deadline to Apply: March 1 A fully online NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) opportunity that may be of strong interest to undergraduate students across all STEM disciplines. REU Site: Online Interdisciplinary Big Data Analytics in Science and Engineering Summer | Online | UMBCProgram Dates: June–July 2026Stipend: $5,600 (arround)Apply by: 03/01/2026Program Info: https://BigDataREU.umbc.edu/ Summer 2026…
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New Publication at Results in Engineering Journal
A recent research study by D3M Lab members has been published in the journal Results in Engineering (Elsevier). The article, titled: “Comparative Analysis of Deep Learning Models for Defect Detection in Additive Manufacturing Using Thermal Imaging,” presents a comprehensive evaluation of multiple deep learning architectures for detecting defects in additive manufacturing processes using thermal imaging data.…
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Lab Member Harsh Desai Presents Research at APS Mid-Atlantic Section Annual Meeting 2025
Harsh Desai, a member of the lab, recently presented his research at the APS Mid-Atlantic Section (MAS) 2025 Annual Meeting, held at Penn State Harrisburg in Middletown, PA. During the poster session, Harsh presented his work titled:“Cross-Continental Electricity Price Prediction Using Quantum AI.” This research explores the application of quantum-inspired artificial intelligence techniques to forecast…
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Lab Member Akintaro, Pranav and Lasya Present at Penn State 2025 ICDS Poster Symposium
Three Lab members recently showcased their research at 2025 ICDS Poster Symposium. 1. Enhancing Predictive Maintenance in Power Distribution Networks Presenter: Akintaro Akinwale, PhD StudentTitle: Enhancing Predictive Maintenance Strategies in Power Distribution Network using Fault Pattern Analysis with Association Rule MiningThis research introduces a novel approach to predictive maintenance by leveraging fault pattern analysis combined…
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Lab Member Pranshav and Yeganeh Present at UPENN NRC & MIT URTC
Two Lab members recently showcased their research at national undergraduate conferences. One student, Pranshav, presented at the National Research Conference @ UPenn on Detecting Mild Cognitive Impairment Using Machine Learning, engaging with leading researchers and keynote speakers. LinkedIn Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/pranshav-lakhia_this-weekend-i-had-the-amazing-opportunity-activity-7383525049011712000-kchU?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAA2g3vQBUbXEpMvmJ3SQXhW7yGajidflJ9c Another student Yeganeh presented at the MIT Undergraduate Research Technology Conference (URTC), sharing her work…
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Undergraduate Research Conference Presentation Support Request
Dear Students, The Undergraduate Research Conference Presentation Support Program provides financial assistance to undergraduate students who have been accepted to present at professional conferences to cover costs related to conference registration and travel. Application link with Eligibility and eligible presentation details are here Details: https://urfm.psu.edu/programs/undergraduate-research-conference-presentation-supportOVPCC Application Link:https://psu.infoready4.com/#competitionDetail/1999994 If you are interested in applying for this funding and your…
