About REU in HCI
Program Benefits
There are several benefits of joining the REU in HCI program. Here are some of things that are waiting for you:
- Research experience with faculty and students.
- A regular incrementally paid stipend after arriving at Virginia Tech.
- Travel reimbursement of up to $400.
- On-campus housing, with all arrangements taken care of in advance.
- Meal cards for an on-campus dining program that consistently ranks among the best in the nation.
- Partial support for conference travel upon successful submission of work.
Program Requirements
Please consider the following requirements if you intend to apply for a chance to participate in the Summer 2008 session:
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Applicant must have a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 (exceptions may be made based on recent performance).
- Applicant must be an undergraduate student in good standing and scheduled to graduate after December of the current year.
- Applicant should have plans to pursue a graduate degree in an HCI related field.
- Interns must attend weekly seminars and programs.
- Interns must prepare a written report of their work by the end of the summer term.