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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Michigan State University will host a 10-week NSF Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) in computational and data science beginning May 21-July 27, 2018. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Projects provided through iCER ACRES: Advanced Computational Research Experience for Students (ACRES) focus on the development and enhancement of algorithms, models, and software for applications in multiple research areas that require
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Research areas include:</b> computational chemistry, biology, biomechanics, physics, astrophysics, mathematics, machine learning, materials science, earth science (seismology) and neuroscience.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Who should apply:</b> Undergraduate US citizens or permanent residents from a wide variety of fields, including STEM disciplines are invited to apply. Women and other underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>We are now accepting applications! </b>For more information and to apply visit: <a href="http://icer-acres.msu.edu/">http://icer-acres.msu.edu</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Applications received by<b> </b>February 16, 2018 will be given first preference. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Attached is a program flyer, for circulation. Please feel free to pass this along to departments where this may be of interest to students.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Many thanks,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Camille<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Camille Archer</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Director of Training<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Institute for Cyber-Enabled Research<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Michigan State University<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Biomedical & Physical Sciences Bldg<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">567 Wilson Road, Room 1440<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Phone: (517) 353-3421<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Website: <a href="https://icer.msu.edu">https://icer.msu.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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