About MEMS FIRE

PROGRAM EXPECTATIONS

Students are expected to commit to the program full time (40 hrs./ week), must be residing in the USA during the summer of the program, attend all program related activities and workshops, and complete end of project deliverables (a paper and conference-style oral presentation).

ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

The program is designed to encourage research experiences and post-graduate education for undergraduate students that have not already participated in research. It is open to undergraduate students of any ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ability, veteran status, socio-economic status, first-generation to college status, and religion.

Eligibility Requirements

Student from a U.S. based college entering the summer before their junior or senior year
Majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Engineering Science, or a similar field
Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident of the United States
Have not yet completed a Bachelor’s degree
Interested in attending graduate school

This program will use a holistic admissions process, assessing all aspects of each applicant, to ensure a wide range of people and perspectives. This program will not discriminate against any individual based on race, gender, or any other protected status.

Application Requirements

Curriculum Vitae/Resume (PDF Format)
Letter of Recommendation
- Must be emailed directly from recommender to mems_fire@pitt.edu by February 23.
Self-reported GPA
- A copy of an unofficial transcript will be requested when a student is accepted into the program, in order to facilitate matching with an appropriate research project.
Two short essays (650 words or less)
- see FAQ for topics
Three areas of interest for research opportunities
- see FAQ for list