The EUREKA! research database has new projects available this spring for undergraduate researchers. Please contact the coordinator listed on each project with any questions, and be sure to reach out to your BDP advisor or the Office of Undergraduate Research for an advising appointment if you’d like assistance with preparing to meet with any professors.
The following selection of projects involves computer science, education, and neuroscience:
Enabling Information Retrieval from Conversational Speech Archives via Crowdsourcing
Students with computer science and math/statistics backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this paid research assistant position on a research project featured in WIRED magazine.
https://www.utexas.edu/research/eureka/project/view?project_id=98
Computational Wisdom of Crowds: Algorithm Development & Evaluation
Java, scala, or clojure programmers needed as paid research assistants for project on Crowdsourcing.
https://www.utexas.edu/research/eureka/project/view?project_id=133
Teaching and teacher education in the digital age
Dr. Joan Hughes seeks undergraduate researcher to assist with data analysis, interviewing, and writing for project assessing early career school teachers and their use of digital technology.
https://www.utexas.edu/research/eureka/project/view?project_id=189
Statistical analysis and machine learning for neuroscience data
Students with basic knowledge of neuroscience and statistical inference are needed to assist in research for this project, with the possibility of using the experience as a requirement for earning a certificate in statistical computing from the department of Statistics and Data Sciences.
https://www.utexas.edu/research/eureka/project/view?project_id=188
Visit the EUREKA Projects page to view more projects, or search for professors that match your own research interests!