Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Summer Geometry Initiative
Program ID: MIT-SGI [#1430]Program Title: Summer Geometry Initiative
Program Type: Undergraduate program
Program Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States of America
Subject Areas: Geometry, computer science, numerical methods, machine learning
Starting Date: 2023/07/10
Stipend: USD 4000
Application Deadline: 2023/02/15 11:59PM** finished (2023/01/09, finished 2023/08/19)
Program Description: *** this program has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
program Description
The Summer Geometry Initiative (SGI) is a six-week paid summer research program introducing undergraduate and graduate students to the field of geometry processing. Geometry processing has a long history of breakthrough developments that have guided design of 3D tools for computer vision, additive manufacturing, scientific computing, and other disciplines. Algorithms for geometry processing combine ideas from disciplines including differential geometry, topology, physical simulation, statistics, and optimization. In the first week of SGI, participants will attend hands-on tutorials introducing the theory and practice of geometry processing; no background or previous experience is necessary. During the remaining weeks, participants will work in teams on research projects led by faculty and research scientists in this discipline, while attending talks and other sessions led by visiting researchers. Undergraduates and master's level students with background in computer science, mathematics, or other related disciplines are encouraged to apply. We will release a separate call for mentors and staff participants. SGI will be held remotely (online) in 2023, but participants are expected to be engaged full-time. Applicants are requested to submit the following materials:- A cover letter specifically addressing their interest in SGI and any relevant background; applicants can also include links to relevant work they have done in the past (e.g., class projects or personal web pages)
- A resume or CV
- Optional: One reference letter from a mentor, instructor, or collaborator
- Optional: Additional materials in .pdf format (e.g., an unofficial grade transcript)
Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Additional materials (optional, up to three)
- Reference letter (optional) (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
- And anything else requested in the program description.
Further Info:
- https://sgi.mit.edu/
- 703-623-4762
- 32 Vassar Street, room 32-D460
Cambridge, MA 02139