Computer Science Department at the University of Iowa
Is now accepting applications for NSF-funded REU: Computing for Health and Well-being. This ten-week program will run from May 25 to July 31, 2026, in-person.
Candidates from populations underrepresented in STEM fields or from academic institutions with limited research opportunities are encouraged to apply as well as students with disabilities.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (UMN)
The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (UMN) is excited to announce their second AI for Earth Summer School, which focuses on analyzing large datasets using AI and Machine Learning for Earth and Environmental Science. There will be lectures, hands-on tutorials, and group projects. Applications are open now through March 1st, 2026
Review the material from last year’s summer school.
Here is a summary of the program’s features:
- 8-week research program: Jun 8th – July 31st, 2026. The first 6 weeks will be virtual, and the last 2 weeks will be in person at the UMN campus.
- Participants receive a $2,000 stipend paid in installments throughout the summer. For the in-person weeks, students will be provided with housing in university dorms, meal plans, and reimbursement for travel expenses.
- The summer school is part of an NSF-funded research project led by Prof. Vipin Kumar in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, with day-to-day program direction and logistics coordinated by the program team.
- Participants will work in teams to conduct research using large-scale datasets and apply AI/ML techniques to address real-world societal challenges.
Details / Logistics:
- We are having an information session on Feb 16th at 1:00 PM MN Time. Register for the session in advance..
- Application deadline: Sunday, March 1st, 2026
- Notification: Monday, March 16th, 2026 (students will be notified whether they were accepted into the program).
- Program dates: Jun 8th – Jul 31st, 2026.
We look forward to receiving applications. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at: ai4earth@umn.edu.