{"id":482,"date":"2024-10-03T13:25:37","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T13:25:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/?page_id=482"},"modified":"2025-01-14T13:29:58","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T18:29:58","slug":"research-experience-for-undergraduates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/research\/research-experience-for-undergraduates\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Experience for Undergraduates"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"two-thirds column \">\n<p>The Quantum Algorithms and Optimization (QAO) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program at the University of Tennessee is a unique opportunity for students to conduct quantum computing related research and apply this cutting-edge methodology to solve currently intractable, real-world optimization problems. Projects will engage with faculty from both the Departments of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) and Physics and Astronomy (PA).<\/p>\n<p>This interdisciplinary experience will familiarize students with combinatorial optimization problems and the latest quantum algorithms that may yield approximate solutions to these challenging problems. Students will work in multidisciplinary teams to either tackle an unresolved optimization problem or develop mathematical theory that proves or disproves quantum algorithm viability. <a href=\"https:\/\/tickle.utk.edu\/ise\/research\/research-experience-for-undergraduates\/projects\/\">Check out projects for summer 2025.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, QAO students may participate in other professional development activities such as seminars by leading quantum computing experts, showcases to present and discuss their research, and team building experiences with other REU students from across campus.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline fancyButton\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/etap.nsf.gov\/award\/1420\/opportunity\/9775\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply to attend<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one-third column \">\n<div class=\"siderail\">\n<h3 class=\"quietHeading\">Contact Information<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><a href=\"mailto:rherrma2@utk.edu\">Rebekah Herrman<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nPrincipal Investigator<br \/>\nAssistant Professor, ISE<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"mailto:jostrows@utk.edu\">Jim Ostrowski<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nSenior Personnel<br \/>\nProfessor, ISE<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"mailto:siopsis@utk.edu\">George Siopsis<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nSenior Personnel<br \/>\nProfessor, Physics and Astronomy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br class=\"clearshortcode\"><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"orange-mark\">Eligibility<\/h2>\n<p>In order to be eligible for participation in the QAO REU, students must be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A U.S. citizen or permanent resident<\/li>\n<li>Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program. Students graduating by August 2025 are not eligible to participate.<\/li>\n<li>Majoring in mathematics, physics, computer science, industrial engineering, chemistry, electrical engineering, or closely related fields.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Preferred student qualifications include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0\/4.0 in all STEM courses<\/li>\n<li>At least three semesters of physics<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of linear algebra<\/li>\n<li>Experience using Python<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"orange-mark\">Timeline<\/h2>\n<p>The tentative timeline for the 2025 QAO REU is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>October 15 \u2013 Applications open<\/li>\n<li>February 1 \u2013 Applications due<\/li>\n<li>Late February \u2013 Acceptances sent<\/li>\n<li>Mid March\u2013 Responses due &amp; additional round of acceptances sent, if needed<\/li>\n<li>May 25 \u2013 Students arrive on campus<\/li>\n<li>May 27 \u2013 First day of REU<\/li>\n<li>August 1 \u2013 Last day of REU<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"orange-mark\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p>Want to learn more about the Research Experience for Undergraduates? Check out our frequently asked questions below or contact us to have your questions answered.<\/p>\n<div class=\"panel-group\" id=\"custom-collapse-0\" role=\"tablist\" aria-multiselectable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-0\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-0\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Are there any fees or costs I have to pay for this program?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-0\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>No. All participants receive a $6,000 stipend (with a possible increase to $7,000 depending on sponsor funding) for the 10 weeks and there is a small budget for travel costs to and from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Selected students will be notified of the funding amount when offers are made.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-1\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-1\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Is housing provided?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-1\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Yes, on-campus housing is provided.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-2\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-2\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> What type of research will I do?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-2\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>There are multiple projects related to quantum algorithms for solving optimization problems. Students will rank their choices on the application. Accepted students will be matched to projects as best as possible based on the rankings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-3\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-3\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Does the program include health insurance?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-3\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>No.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-4\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-4\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Do you accept international students?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-4\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>No, only permanent residents and US citizens are eligible to participate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-5\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-5\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> Can I apply even if I don\u2019t have research experience?<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"custom-collapse-0-5\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse panel-collapse collapse\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<p>Yes! We especially encourage students with limited research opportunities at their home university to apply.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel  panel panel-default\">\n<div class=\"panel-heading\">\n<h3 class=\"panel-title\"><a class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#custom-collapse-0\"\" href=\"#custom-collapse-0-6\"  aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"#custom-collapse-0-6\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-collapse\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M0 7.33l2.829-2.83 9.175 9.339 9.167-9.339 2.829 2.83-11.996 12.17z\"\/><\/svg> I have a conflict with the REU dates. 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