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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">=== THE 2016 AMALTHEA REU PROGRAM ===<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Subject: 2016 AMALTHEA REU: Apply by March 31<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A 10-WEEK RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS is available in the area of
<b>Machine Learning</b>. The program is sponsored by the National Science Foundation and is offered by the Information Characterization & Exploitation (ICE) Laboratory at Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) in Melbourne, Florida.
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Machine Learning (ML) gradually evolved as a branch of Artificial Intelligence with its theory and applications positioned at the juncture of Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics and, even, Physics. Nowadays, ML’s role
in successfully addressing hard, real-world technological challenges has become ever more current and central. Moreover, its presence and importance now permeates several aspects not only of cutting-edge technology such as computer vision, stock market prediction
and big data analytics, but also our daily life through voice-driven searches on our smart phones or movie recommendations on video streaming services to name only a few.
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">The program currently accepts applications in order to form a very diverse, multi-disciplinary cohort of nascent researchers for this summer. Minorities, women and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">ELIGIBILITY<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Without exceptions, applicants must be:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">=> Majoring in an Engineering or Science discipline <o:p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">=> US citizens or permanent residents<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">=> Undergraduates in good academic standing<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">BENEFITS<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">=> Exposure to the exciting world of Machine Learning and its applications<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">=> Participate in a one-week crash course to familiarize yourself with Machine Learning<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">=> Work with experienced student mentors and experts in the field<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">=> Participate and contribute to cutting-edge Machine Learning research<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">=> Take part in visits to our local industry<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">=> Paid travel and accommodation expenses<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">=> Receive a competitive stipend for per diem expenses<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">=> Visit Central Florida venues such as Disney attractions and NASA’s Kennedy Space Center<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">=> Meet new people<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">=> Make new friends<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Application Deadline: <b>March 31, 2016</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Apply online: <a href="http://www.amalthea-reu.org">http://www.amalthea-reu.org</a>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">For more information, visit our Web site at <a href="http://www.amalthea-reu.org">
www.amalthea-reu.org</a> or contact:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Dr. Georgios C. Anagnostopoulos<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Director, The AMALTHEA REU Program<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Associate Professor, ECE Dept.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Florida Institute of Technology<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">150 West University Boulevard<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Melbourne, Florida 32901-6975<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">Phone 321-674-7125 | Fax 321-674-8192<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing">E-mail: <a href="mailto:georgio@fit.edu">georgio@fit.edu</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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