Distributed Research Experiences for Undergraduates (DREU)

formerly known as the Distributed Mentor Program

Nancy Amato, Texas A&M University (CDC Chair)
Tracy Camp, Colorado School of Mines
Maria Gini, University of Minnesota

The objective of the DREU—a joint project of CDC and CRA-W–is to increase the number of women and underrepresented groups entering graduate studies in the fields of computer science and engineering. This highly selective program matches promising undergraduate women and underrepresented groups with a faculty mentor for a summer research experience at the faculty member’s home institution. Students are directly involved in a research project and interact with graduate students and professors on a daily basis. This experience is invaluable for students who are considering graduate school, providing them with a close-up view of what graduate school is really like and also increasing their competitiveness as an applicant for graduate admissions and fellowships. For information about past programs, starting in 1994, see http://www.cra-w.org/dreu.

More info: http://www.cra-w.org/dreu/.
Application Deadline:February 15, 2009.

The DREU program is in need of more mentors.