We are excited to announce that the Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency (CAOE), a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center of Excellence, is currently accepting applications for the CAOE Summer Experience in Quantitative Analytics (SEQAL) 2024. This STEM-based paid program offers a unique opportunity for students to delve into significant data analytics training and engage in real-world problem-solving.
Program Details: This four-week virtual research experience requires no travel and is packed with valuable content. Participants will engage in approximately six hours of activities every weekday, from Monday through Friday, spanning the program’s duration from June 3 to June 28, 2024. The program includes live expert-led workshops, group interactive problem-solving, and data processing.
Participants can expect:
- $3,000 stipend for participation in the program
- Tackling real-world problems faced by the Department of Homeland Security
- Learning new tools and methodologies, including data analytics, decision analysis, simulation, and operations research, with a focus on developing a stochastic simulation model
- Networking opportunities with students, faculty, and technology experts nationwide
The research experience will culminate in students presenting their analysis, results, and recommendations to CAOE leadership.
Key Info:
- Deadline to apply: March 12, 2024
- Program Dates: June 3 – June 28, 2024
- Location: Virtual
To Apply: Interested candidates can apply by filling out the application form.
Requirements: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- U.S. Citizenship
- At least 18 years old at the start of the program
- Full-time students currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in engineering, computer science, math, technology, or science with a solid mathematical foundation
- Completion of the first academic (freshman) year and continuing in fall 2024 as an undergraduate student (sophomore, junior, or senior)
- Minimum GPA of 3.25
- Access to a computer with a webcam and microphone
Don’t miss the chance to be part of this highly anticipated program. Apply now and embark on a journey of knowledge, skill development, and networking.
We look forward to welcoming you to the CAOE Summer Experience in Quantitative Analytics (SEQAL) 2024!