Welcome to NSF CREST-REU

National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) in Satellite and Ground-Based Remote Sensing at the Cooperative Remote Sensing Science and Technology (CREST) Center

The CREST REU is a National Science Foundation sponsored research opportunity for City University of New York (CUNY) undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing graduate education in CREST related sciences. The goals of the CREST REU program are to 1) provide a rich and comprehensive research experience in satellite and ground-based remote sensing; 2) support students to pursue careers in STEM by exposing them to research at the undergraduate level; and 3) inspire students to acquire advanced STEM degrees. CREST REU Scholars will receive hands-on research exposure under the mentorship of CREST faculty. 

Eligibility/Requirements:

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• GPA 3.0 and above
• Matriculated Student (Junior/Senior) at any CUNY campuses

Fellowship Package & Duration (15 Weeks/Academic Year):

• $3,600 for Summer 2013
• $2,400 for Fall 2013 and Spring 2014
• Summer – 9 weeks (Early June to Early August)
• Academic Year (3 weeks in fall & 3 weeks in spring)

Benefits as CREST-REU Scholars:

• Conduct research at CREST facilities with CREST Research Faculty
• Present at national, regional, and local conferences (ex. AGU, AMS, ERN)
• Participate in mini-courses, seminars, and workshops 
• Join the Howard University AEROSE research expedition across the Atlantic Ocean
• Offer professional career opportunities at NOAA and/or other federal, state and local agencies, academia and industries
• Provide graduate school application support

Application deadline April 15, 2013

Timeline:
Application Deadline: April 15, 2013
Applicant Interviews: March - April 2013 
Accepted applicants begin getting notifications starting March 31, 2013
Program Start Date: Early June 2013
Program End Date: Early August 2013

Complete the application online and email to Mr. Chinedu Chukuigwe at cchukuigwe@ccny.cuny.edu the following documents:

1. An academic transcript 

2. Two letters of recommendation

3. A personal statement (500 word limit)

Program Contacts:

Dr. Reginald Blake, PI rblake@citytech.cuny.edu

Dr. Janet Liou-Mark, Co-PI jliou-mark@citytech.cuny.edu

Dr. Shakila Merchant, NOAA CREST Center merchant@ce.ccny.cuny.edu

Mr. Chinedu Chukuigwe, CREST REU Coordinator cchukuigwe@ccny.cuny.edu

For more information about our program please visit our website

Folashade Alawiye

College: CUNY City Tech

Faculty mentor: Dr. Shayesteh Mahani

Graduate mentor: Ousmane Sy Savane

Mentee: Jovani Sanchez

Major: Engineering

Bangalee Dolley

College: CUNY York College

Faculty mentor: Dr. Michael Grossberg

Graduate mentor: George Bonev

Mentee:

Major: Information Systems Management