Oakland University Automotive REU

National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)

DoD Awards to Stimulate and Support Undergraduate Research Experiences (ASSURE)

Automotive Research and Industrial Mentorship Program at Oakland University

Department of Mechanical Engineering

May 27 - August 1, 2008

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 24, 2008

Overview Application Program Projects Activities Benefits Current Year Students Schedule Projects Forms/Files Announcements Pictures Past Years 2006 2007 Faculty/Mentors Publications About OU Contacts	Eligibility Students applying for this program must meet the following requirements: Undergraduate engineering students entering their junior or senior year (graduating after December 2008) GPA: 3.0 or above Completed or currently enrolled in a thermodynamics course (This is preferred; however, students who don't meet this requirement may still apply for the program) Interested in working on automotive-related research topics in the areas of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics and tribology. In accordance with National Science Foundation requirements, all participants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Students cannot be working or taking classes at the same time as the program. We are particularly interested in providing opportunities for women and underrepresented minority students. No prior automotive or research experience required! http://www.phdcomics.com/comics/archive.php?comicid=26 Important Dates The 2008 ARIM Summer REU programis scheduled to take place between May 27 and August 1, 2008. Application materials are due on March 24, 2008 for full consideration. Applications received after March 24, 2008 will only be considered if there are still slots available. Students will be notified of acceptance into the program sometime in Late March or early April, 2008. Offers will initially be made to 8 applicants. Students will be expected to decide on the acceptance of the offer within two weeks. If a student declines the offer, an offer will be made to an alternate student.
	Application Materials The application for the 2008 Summer ARIM REU Program at Oakland University consists of an online form that must be completed by the applicant. Furthermore, an official transcript and two sealed letters of recommendation should be mailed to: Dr. Laila Guessous Department of Mechanical Engineering Oakland University 2200 Squirrel Rd. Rochester, MI 48309-4478 The form to be used for the recommendation letters can be found below. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader® to read and print this form. You may download this free software from the Adobe website. ARIM recommendation form: Please ask two persons who are familiar with your academic background and your potential to conduct research (e.g., professors, managers, etc.) to complete the ARIM recommendation form. Ask each recommender to return the form to you in a sealed envelope, signed across the flap or to mail it directly to the address listed above. Application materials must be received by March 24, 2008 to ensure full consideration. Click on the button below to apply

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