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The Faculty of Information Technology is delighted to announce a new opportunity for Monash undergraduate students studying computer science or software engineering, or completing technically oriented third year IT units to undertake an 8-week summer semester international research project at the prestigious University of California, San Diego (UCSD).
In 2008 up to five Monash students who will have completed at least 24 points of third year computer science, software engineering or technically-oriented IT units will be awarded a MURPA package comprising:
This fantastic opportunity to work with world-renowned Monash and UCSD professors on cutting edge research projects provides a unique chance to experience life in a leading international research laboratory. You will gain recognition on your academic transcript that will significantly enhance your career prospects and be considered favourably should you choose to undertake a postgraduate research career.
Supporting this programme is a unique international research seminar series run in 2nd semester 2008 where leading UCSD professors will present their latest exciting research projects to Monash students and staff via high definition interactive video technology. This MURPA seminar series will introduce potential MURPA students to the UCSD projects, and allow students to meet the professors with whom they would work on their research projects.
Following successful completion of a UCSD MURPA research project, the participants will be eligible to apply for a $2500 honours scholarship so that they can continue to build on their experience back at Monash while enrolled in an honours degree.
MURPA is supported by:
Eligibility. Students must:
Obligations. MURPA students must:
Support. MURPA students who fulfil their obligations are entitled to:
Selection. Students will be selected for MURPA based on:
Visa.
Accommodation.
Monash Undergraduate Research Projects Abroad (MURPA) is proud to present this series of research seminars in second semester 2008. Leading researchers from the University of California, San Diego, (UCSD) will present their research projects at a level suitable for knowledgeable senior undergraduate students and other interested people. The seminars will involve varied topics with IT being applied in interesting ways. All are welcome.
Most sessions will be presented via our new high definition interactive video link from San Diego that will allow both audience and presenter to see each other and ask questions during and after the presentation.
Time and venue:
Monash University, Clayton Campus,
Building 26, Room 135
Clayton School of Information Technology Seminar Room,
Thursday mornings, 9.30 - 11.00 AM*.
* Note: Seminar days and/or times may be subject to change if presenters are appearing in person - please refer to specific dates in the schedule below.
| Date | Speaker | Anticipated Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 18 July* | Peter Arzberger | International Research and Education: Opportunities and Challenges |
| 24 July | Mark Ellisman | Integrating Neuroscience Knowledge: Brain Research in the Digital Age |
| 31 July | Larry Smarr | The Emerging Global Collaboratory for Microbial Metagenomics Researchers |
| 7 Aug | Ilkay Altintas | On Accelerating Scientific Discovery using Scientific Workflows and the Kepler System |
| 21 Aug | Jurgen Schulze | Immersive Virtual Reality Research at Calit2 |
| 28 Aug | Wilfred Li | Cyberinfrastructure for Avian Flu Drug Design: have the cake and eat it too |
| 4 Sept | Andrew McCulloch | Multi-Scale Modelling of the Heart |
| 11 Sept* | Kim Baldridge | Grid Enabled Molecular Science Through Online Networked Environments |
*Note 1: We are fortunate to have the speakers on 18 July and 11 September appearing in person to present their research seminars during visits to Monash University. Please feel free to join us after these seminars to meet the speakers over coffee.
*Note 2: These talks may not being held in the usual venue or at the usual time/day. Please check the MURPA website for late schedule changes and register your interest in MURPA to be on the MURPA e-mailing list.
The following Thursday morning sessions have been reserved to allow applicants for the MURPA international research project programme to have scheduled interactive video meetings with their requested supervisors to discuss their research proposals and suitability for the programme. If time permits it may be possible for other interested people to follow up on points of interest raised in the research seminars. Please contact the MURPA coordinator, Dr. Ronald Pose if interested.
Note 1: Feel free to register and submit forms and research proposals prior to these dates. Especially for research proposals Monash MURPA research mentors will be available to assist you and provide feedback prior to the closing date.
Note 2: Successful MURPA applicants are encouraged to travel to San Diego earlier, say between Christmas and New Year, to give themselves some free time to settle in and do sightseeing before the real work on their research projects begins.
Note 3: MURPA is not just about an exciting opportunity to do research. It is also a great opportunity to experience another culture and lifestyle, and San Diego has a very attractive and scenic seaside location and a pleasant warm climate.
Note 4: It is important to register your interest in MURPA to ensure you receive updated information on the programme and assistance in preparing your MURPA application and research proposal.
For further information abut MURPA please contact:
Dr. Ronald Pose
MURPA Director
Clayton School of Information Technology
Telephone: 9905 5203
Email: Ronald.Pose@infotech.monash.edu.au
Prof. David Abramson
Clayton School of Information Technology
Telephone: 9905 1183
Wendy Tran
Monash Abroad
Telephone: 9902 0210
Email: