Valentine selected for summer research program

Stephanie Valentine, a junior computer science major, has been selected to participate in the CDC/CRA-W Distributed Research Experiences for Undergraduates (DREU) this summer. Valentine was matched to do research with Prof. Tracy Hammond of Texas A&M University. She was one of 80 students selected from 500 applicants.

DREU is a highly selective program that matches promising undergraduates with a faculty mentor for a summer research experience at the faculty member's home institution. DREU’s objective is to increase the number of women and students from underrepresented groups entering graduate studies in the fields of computer science and engineering. The DREU experience is valuable for students who are considering graduate school, providing them with a close-up view of what graduate school is really like and also increasing their competitiveness as applicants for graduate admissions and fellowships.