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Undergraduate Students Interested in Forensic Science or Statistics are Encouraged to Apply to CSAFE’s Summer REU Program

Summer 2022 REU interns David Chu (front, left) and Katarina Maier (back, left) presented their REU research project at the International Association for Identification (IAI) Annual Educational Conference.
Summer 2022 REU interns David Chu (front, left) and Katarina Maier (back, left) presented their REU research project at the International Association for Identification (IAI) Annual Educational Conference.

The Center for Statistics and Applications in Forensic Evidence (CSAFE) is accepting applications for its summer research experience for undergraduate students (REU). The 2023 REU program will provide students with advanced research experiences in forensic science.

During the eight-week immersive internship program, students will discover how statistical and computational concepts apply to CSAFE’s key research areas in pattern or digital evidence. They will work on interdisciplinary teams with faculty, graduate students and post-doctoral researchers.

The REU program will be in-person but will include a blended virtual experience. Students will be placed at Iowa State University with partnerships and collaborations with other locations across the country. The REU will begin on June 12, 2023.

Students chosen for the CSAFE REU program are expected to participate in program activities for approximately 40 hours each week and join in team meetings and any other scheduled events. Students will present their research findings at the end-of-program poster session.

Applications for the 2023 REU program will be accepted until all available spaces have been filled. To guarantee an application is reviewed, please apply by Feb. 20, 2023.

For more information or to apply, visit https://forensicstats.org/reu/.

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