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Undergraduate Research Opportunities
The Software Analysis and Compilation Research Laboratory has a long history of
involving undergraduate CIS majors in research
projects. As a beginning researcher, you will
collaborate with Dr. Lori Pollock and one or more CIS graduate students
who are actively investigating research problems.
As an undergraduate participating in a research project, you will
project
progress, issues to be resolved, and directions for the next steps
collaborate in problem solving
software tools, and software infrastructures inherently helpful in the project
modify existing software for a research project
significant basis in experimental computer science
gain a close up view of various aspects of graduate school
build a mentoring relationship with graduate students and professor
establish a valuable record of research experience, knowledge, and
skills beyond the classroom experience, increasing your competitiveness
for graduate school or post-bachelors employment
There are interesting projects for all levels, from first through
senior years. Some possible ways to participate in a research project
include
research office, during summer after sophomore year and junior year
semester.
Honors thesis
Often a student starts in one of these roles and then changes to a
different role, all while working on a research project with Dr. Pollock
and a group of graduate and/or undergraduate student researchers.
To provide a strong, mentored research experience, undergraduate
researchers focus on projects linked to current lab research projects.
For an overview of our current projects, look at the
Hiperspace project page.