Apply by March 13: University of Pittsburgh’s Human Engineering Research Laboratories

I want to pass along information regarding two exciting summer research internship opportunities at the University of Pittsburgh’s Human Engineering Research Laboratories (www.herl.pitt.edu) (HERL) that may be of interest to your students.  Both programs run May 18^th – July 23^rd:

 

• American Student Placements in Rehabilitation Engineering (ASPIRE):https://www.herl.pitt.edu/education/undergrad/aspire
• ASPIRE is a ten-week research program, sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF), that focuses on research in the rehabilitation engineering and assistive technology fields.  In addition to full participation in an on-going research project, students write a project paper, develop a poster, and compete in an elevator pitch competition.  The program concludes with Student Symposium where the winners of the best paper, poster, and elevator pitch are recognized.

 

• Research and Design Experience for Undergraduates with spinal cord injuries (SCI):http://vrfpittsburgh.org/herl-chnf-summer-internship-program/
• This exceptional 10-week summer research experience for students with SCI provides students with valuable research, mentoring, and networking skills and will promote research opportunities in STEM fields for individuals with SCI.  *Please note: applicants must be individuals with a spinal cord injury.*

 

Both programs align with HERL’s mission to continuously improve the mobility and function of people with disabilities through advance engineering in clinical research and medical rehabilitation.

 

Students in all areas (especially all engineering programs, math, and computer science) are encouraged to apply. The application deadline for both programs is Friday, March 13, 2020.