Hey there! I'm just starting my college search, and Penn State is one of the schools I'm considering. I'm curious to know if it's considered a research university. If so, can anyone provide information on the research opportunities available for undergraduates, especially in engineering and computer science? Thank you!
Hey! I'm glad to hear you're starting your college search, and Penn State is a great option to consider. Yes, Penn State is categorized as a research university. It's actually one of the leading institutions when it comes to research expenditures and opportunities.
As an undergraduate student in engineering or computer science, you'll have access to various research opportunities at Penn State, such as undergraduate research programs, summer research internships, and participation in faculty-led research projects. Some examples include the Engineering Undergraduate Research Program (EURP) and the College of Engineering's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program. Many students also get involved in the Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS), which has research projects in different disciplines, including computer science.
I highly recommend checking out Penn State's Office of Undergraduate Education website for more information about available research programs. Good luck with your college search!
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