[Eecs_phd] An NSF ASI in France Opportunity 2023

[Hunter, Tiffany]

Recruiting of US Graduate Students for an NSF-supported Advanced Studies Institute in France

Overview

Wayne State University is awarded by the International Research Experience for Students (IRES) program of the National Science Foundation to implement an Advanced Studies Institute (ASI) in France in 2023 with the theme of industrial risk management for active diagnosis, accurate characterization, and reliable mitigation of industrial risks. The ASI is hosted by Wayne State University in collaboration with the National Institute of Applied Science - Loire Valley Center (INSA CVL) at Bourges and the National Institute for Research in Computer Science and Automation - Lille-Nord Europe (INRIA Lille). Industrial risk management is an extremely important aspect of industrial operation. It deals with various industrial risks including quality degradation, contingency, human errors, as well as faults and/or failures of industrial systems that may bear immediate, severe, and potentially catastrophic consequences on property, personnel, communities, and the environment.

The goal of the ASI is to bolster U.S. for development of globally engaged workforce with skills in industrial risk management. The objective is to provide students with advanced knowledge and extensive experience of industrial risk management and its applications to industrial systems with emerging technologies such as renewable energy systems, smart grids, and autonomous systems and robotics, etc.

The ASI will provide an intensive two-week training in industrial risk management. We will teach advanced topics on theory and practices of diagnosis, characterization, and mitigation for resilient industrial risk management with unique applications to robotic and autonomous systems, battery networks, and smart grids. Through various activities such as short courses, seminars, student presentations, case studies, etc., students will be immersed in a diverse and vibrant learning and research environment supervised and taught by French and US experts. During the two-week ASI activities in France, we will also arrange cultural tour for two days in France.

The 2023 ASI will be held at INRIA Lille and INSA CVL at Bourges campus in France from May 15 to May 26, 2023. We are planning to recruit up to 14 US graduate students to attend the ASI in France in 2023. The NSF grant will cover air and ground transportations, lodging, meals, and a stipend for each participant. Travel insurance and Covid-related costs will also be compensated.



For more information, please refer to https://sites.google.com/view/wayne-nsf-asi<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2Fview%2Fwayne-nsf-asi&data=05%7C01%7Ceecs_phd%40listserv.ohio.edu%7Cc51aaedc6ef049f6ce0508daa7d6fc69%7Cf3308007477c4a70888934611817c55a%7C0%7C0%7C638006839068619103%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=t8yTaUjStf50Tr4rLRMqnE2pCrGxAS4ygbRinu8MVnY%3D&reserved=0>



Who Can Apply?

An applicant must be a graduate student meeting the following selection criteria:

  1.  Be a US citizen, national, or has permanent resident status.
  2.  Is enrolled currently in a graduate program in a US higher-education institute.
  3.  Has research focus and interest in an area of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
  4.  Has strong background in a related STEM discipline, good academic standing and solid analytical skills. Backgrounds in mathematics and control systems will be useful and taken into consideration in the selection process.
  5.  Can demonstrate potential benefit to his/her graduate program from participating in the ASI.

Priorities will be given to PhD students in the first three years of their PhD programs, but advanced Master students with definite plans to enter PhD programs and late-stage PhD students will also be considered. Female students and underrepresented minority students, first-generation and/or low-income students are especially encouraged to apply. We will also give priority to veterans.

How to Apply?



We will recruit up to 14 US graduate students. To apply, please prepare the following two documents:

  1.  Your CV including status of citizenship, research interest, publications, and contact information, etc.
  2.  A one-page statement on why you want to attend the ASI in France, why you think you are qualified, and what benefits you may gain by attending this NSF ASI in France.

Please send the above two required documents, as early as possible, to Professor Wen Chen by email: ed6874 at wayne.edu<mailto:ed6874 at wayne.edu>



The deadline for submission of applications is Nov. 30, 2022.



2023 NSF ASI Tentative Itinerary



05/13-14:  Hotel check in, ASI registration, campus tour at INRIA Lille, France

05/15-19:  Four short Courses and a Lab tour and Case study at INRIA Lille, France.

05/20:       Cultural visit

05/21:       Travel to Bourges, campus tour at INSA CVL at Bourges, France

05/22-25:  Three short courses at INSA CVL at Bourges, and an industrial seminar

05/26:       Student presentations

05/27:       Cultural visit



A summary of all ASI activities can be found on the above website.



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