2025 NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
Wright State University and Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT)
Application
Details
Posted: 16-Nov-24
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Salary: 10,000
Benefits:
Housing
Meal Plan
Travel Reimbursement
Other
Sector:
Academic
Non-Profit
Work Function:
Education/Outreach
Salary Details:
$7000 stipend for 10 weeks
On-campus housing included
Food allowance
Round-trip travel expenses up to $600 ? The total is approximately $1,000
Preferred Education:
Current Undergraduate
Additional Information:
9 openings available.
Telecommuting is allowed.
2025 NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
Dates and Topic
Research Experience Dates: June 1—August 10, 2025 Topic: Cybersecurity in Trusted Microelectronics: Addressing Challenges in Hardware Security and Resilient Supply Chains
Program Overview
Secure and Trusted Systems
The summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, funded by the NSF Division of Computer and Network Systems, focuses on Training Research for Undergraduate Students in Secure and Trusted Systems (TRUST). It emphasizes hardware security in areas such as the Internet of Things (IoT), embedded AI security, detection and mitigation of side-channel attacks, and the security and trust of firmware and embedded systems.
Project Objectives
Engage in trusted microelectronics research to gain practical experience in areas critical to national.
Facilitate self-assessment for interns regarding their interests in cybersecurity and potential graduate studies.
Acquire advanced knowledge in hardware security, encompassing hardware, software, IoT, communications, and machine/deep learning security.
Activities
Hands-on FPGA development and simulation of CNN accelerators
Data analysis of voltage traces captured during inference.
Application of noise reduction techniques for accurate data interpretation.
Exploration and implementation of countermeasures against hardware side-channel attacks.
Design partitioning and hardware integration for enhanced security measures.
Topic Areas
Hardware Security in Trusted System
Side-Channel Attack and Countermeasures
AI Hardware Security and Firmware Protection
Embedded System Security in IoT Applications
Research Collaboration in Secure Microelectronics Development
Award Information
$6,500 stipend for 10 weeks
On-campus housing included
Food allowance
Round-trip travel expenses up to $600 ? The total is approximately $9,000
Application Information
Deadline: March 1, 2025 Announcement of Awards: April 1, 2025
Eligibility Requirements
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Electrical engineering, computer/software engineering, computer Science, or any other related disciplines with a 3.0 or higher GPA
Sophomore, junior, or senior
Must graduate after September 2025
Link to apply: https://engineering-computer-science.wright.edu/research/nsf-research-experiences-for-undergraduates
About Wright State University and Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT)
Wright State University is a national public university in Dayton, Ohio with more than 11,000 students. Offering 315 academic programs, the university is made up of six colleges, a medical school, and a branch campus in Celina, Ohio. Named for the Wright brothers, Wright State University offers an exceptional, affordable education.
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