Undergraduate Research Opportunities in HiperSpace
The Hiperspace Laboratory has a long history of
involving undergraduate CIS majors in research
projects. As a beginning researcher, you will
collaborate with Dr. Lori Pollock and one or more CIS graduate students
who are actively investigating research problems.
As an undergraduate participating in a research project, you will
- work independently on a well-defined subproject of a larger research
project
- meet regularly with Dr. Pollock and the research team to discuss
progress, issues to be resolved, and directions for the next steps
- interact with the research team members on a daily basis to
collaborate in problem solving
- learn how to use various scripting and programming languages,
software tools, and software infrastructures inherently helpful in the project
- learn how to read and understand existing software to leverage and
modify existing software for a research project
- learn about the research process, particularly research with a
significant basis in experimental computer science
- gain a close up view of various aspects of graduate school
- build a mentoring relationship with graduate students and professor
- establish a valuable record of research experience, knowledge, and
skills beyond the classroom experience, increasing your competitiveness
for graduate school or post-bachelors employment
There are interesting projects for all levels, from first through
senior years. Some possible ways to participate in a research project
include
- Science and Engineering
Scholars program
through the undergraduate
research office, during summer after sophomore year and junior year
semester. (Dr. Mirkovic
has more information about the program on her web page as well.)
- Senior or
Honors thesis
- Independent study credit
- Paid research assistant, depending on funding availability
- Volunteer researcher
Often a student starts in one of these roles and then changes to a
different role, all while working on a research project with Dr. Pollock
and a group of graduate and/or undergraduate student researchers.
To provide a strong, mentored research experience, undergraduate
researchers focus on projects linked to current lab research projects.
For an overview of our current projects, look at the
Hiperspace project page.
If you are interested in getting involved in a research project, send
an email to Dr. Pollock. Prior
to your appointment to discuss the possibility, think about the time
period you want to participate and whether you are interested in course
credit, stipend, or volunteering.
Resources
Research
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Program - UD Undergraduate Research Program
Required Courses
Related Courses (vary with each project)
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CISC 360 - Computer Architecture
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CISC 367 - Intro to Parallel Programming
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CISC 370 - Object-Oriented Programming Using Java
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CISC 462 - Computer Systems: Architecture
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CISC 475 - Object-Oriented Software Engineering
Related Work Opportunities
- CSC
- UD Career Services Center
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Summer - Summer Job Opportunities
Other Places for Information
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HiperSpace |
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University of Delaware ]