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Summer Undergraduate Fellowship in Sensor Technologies (SUNFEST)

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 7 days ago

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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Description
SUNFEST, or the Summer Undergraduate Fellowship in Sensor Technologies program provides talented undergraduate students with hands-on research during the summer in the area of sensor technologies.
This program provides:
  • Summer research experience with a stipend of $6,000
  • On-campus housing is provided at no or minimal cost
  • Partial travel support for non-Penn students
  • Opportunity to work on an interesting interdisciplinary topic
  • Work under the mentorship of a faculty member and a graduate student
  • Participate in workshops on how to give effective presentations, how to write technical reports, how to apply for graduate school
  • Learn about ethics in engineering and science

Each year an average of 10 students, ending their freshman, sophomore or junior year of college, are selected from various universities nationwide based on their academic record and attitude towards research. The program is open to students in engineering and the physical sciences.
The purpose of this program is to expose the students to real, in-depth research in the area of sensor technology and to motivate them to go on to graduate school. This program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation as a REU Site (Research Experience for Undergraduates) and the Center for Sensor Technologies at the University of Pennsylvania.
Qualifications
  • Applicants must in their freshman, sophomore, or junior year of college, studying engineering or the physical sciences.
  • All applicants must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent residency status.
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required.

Application Instructions
The SUNFEST application consists of the following:
  • Your resume
  • Your transcript (an unofficial transcript can be submitted; however, when accepted you will need to send us an official transcript before the start of the program).
  • Personal data, educational background, research interests (see sample projects)
  • 500-word research statement explaining your interest in the program and career goals
  • Two letters of recommendation

Please contact sunfest@seas.upenn.edu if you have any questions or experience any issues with the application.

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The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Employers By State in 2021.

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