[blindkid] FW: [nfbcs] Paid Research Experience for Undergraduates this summer

[Robert Jaquiss]

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Subject: [nfbcs] Paid Research Experience for Undergraduates this summer

Hi,

Please share this opportunity with undergraduate students who are studying
in the computing field.

Thanks,
--Steph

Message below:

Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program Rochester Institute of
Technology Summer 2015 


Research Experience with Accessible Multimodal Interfaces for All Consumers
is a ten-week summer research experience for undergrads in accessible
computing.  You will get to work with a diverse set of peers and experienced
mentors in an inclusive setting.

 
Examples of exciting projects:

* Online video enhanced captions with tactile feedback for deaf consumers
* View management or guided magnification for low vision consumers
* Smartphone tactile keyboards and applications for blind consumers
* Speech-to-text conversation applications for hard of hearing consumers


Application: http://avd.rit.edu/apply

Deadline: April 10, 2015

 

Who should apply:

* Undergraduates majoring in Computer Science, Software Engineering,
Information Technology, Information Sciences or related fields
* Underrepresented people with disabilities, minorities and women strongly
encouraged to apply
* US citizenship or permanent residency is required

 

Benefits include:

* Competitive Stipend
* Travel Support
* On-campus housing
* Meal Stipend
* Hands-on Research
* Faculty/Peer mentoring
* Professional Development
* Interaction with a diverse set of peers and mentors who are:
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Blind and Low Vision
* Learn and practice American Sign Language (ASL) on campus

 

If you have any questions, feel free to contact: reuami at rit.edu


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Stephanie Ludi, PhD
Professor, Graduate Program Director
Dept. of Software Engineering
Rochester Institute of Technology
Bldg 70-1696 Phone: 585.475.7407

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