What
In addition to the 6 weeks of in-person research, participants will receive professional development training, extended mentoring throughout the academic year, conference participation (travel costs covered), and potentially be included in published literature from the project they work on. For full participation, students will be compensated $3,000, STEM educators $8,000.
Who
Those going into 9th – 12th grade or K-12 STEM educators who are interested in Engineering (Biomedical, Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical), Computer Science, Math, or STEM Education & Learning.
Students must have a min GPA of 3.0 (waived under special circumstances), a recommendation letter, and a strong interest in STEM research!
Teachers must have a recommendation letter and strong interested in collaborating with researchers and school/district counterparts to improve STEM education in their school/district.
Where
6 weeks on-campus at University of Houston’s Main Campus (a bus will be available to participants from Clear Creek ISD; all others need to provide own transportation to UH), Emerging Researchers Conference in DC, with additional participation being remote.
When
- June 3, 2024 – June 7, 2024: Preliminary introductions (virtual)
- June 10, 2024 – July 19, 2024: In-person research participation (on UH main campus)
- July 20, 2024 – May 1, 2025: Monthly meetings for continued participation (virtual)
- July 26: In-person IUCRC BRAIN Emergent Researchers Symposium, 9am to noon.
- March 2025: Poster presentation at the Emerging Researchers Conference in Washington DC paid by the REM program for high-school students and K12 teachers.
Topics include
Neurotechnology, Brain Computer Interface, Neuromodulation, Exoskeletons, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Neuroscience, Neurotherapy, Art Therapy, and Team Science.
Below are sample projects, but we also welcome original ideas!
- Brain Computer Interfaces to help the body move again.
- Sex based differences in tissue oxygen use in type 2 diabetes.
- Understanding brain activity in the arts and sports.
- Looking at brain signals to improve balance in stroke patients.
- Miniature magnetic robotic swimmers (MMRS) for navigating the brain ventricles.
- Developing a headset to look at brain signals for sideline concussion assessment for athletes.
Join us and take the first step towards a rewarding career in STEM research!
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Application Window: 03/19/2024 – 04/08/2024; 11:59 PM ET