The CEMSE Saudi Summer Internship (SSI) is a 6-12 week research program designed to introduce Saudi University students to topics of research in our division of Computer, Electrical and Mathematical Science and Engineering (CEMSE). Participating students work on individual research projects mentored by CEMSE faculty with the opportunity to showcase their work in an e-poster competition at the end of the internship.
What's included?
Throughout the program, the student will:
- Get an introduction to graduate research.
- Experience a taste of university life at KAUST.
- Take advantage of an exciting opportunity to challenge themselves intellectually.
- Gain access to the unique research facilities available at KAUST.
- Attend academic sessions plus some social activities organized by the CEMSE division in collaboration with other departments.
Program (SSI 2022)
Week 1 June 4 - 9 (For KFUPM students) |
Arrival
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Week 2 June 11 - 16 |
June 11: Arrival June 12:
June 14: 08:00 – 12:00 | Lab Safety Training June 15: 10:30 – 13:30 | SGRD Activity: Application Process Workshop + Lunch |
Week 3 June 19 - 23 |
Work on the research project and any lab work required June 19: 09:00 – 10:00 | Core lab tour June 20: 09:00 – 12:00 | Scientific Communication Skills session June 22: SGRD Activity:
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Social Event (June 24) |
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Week 4 June 26 – 30 |
Work on the research project and any lab work required June 27: 09:00 – 12:00 | Scientific Communication Skills session June 28: 17:00 – 21:00 | Sunset Cruise Dinner with the CEMSE Dean’s Office June 29: 16:30 – 18:00 | SGRD Activity: Musical Soiree |
Week 5 July 3 - 7 |
Work on the research project and any lab work required July 4: 09:00 – 12:00 | Scientific Communication Skills session |
Week 6 (July 10 – 14) Hajj break |
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Week 7 July 17 - 21 |
Start the E-poster and continue working on the research project July 18: 10:00 – 12:00 | Online E-poster Training session |
Week 8 July 24 - 28 |
Finalize the e-poster July 25: 09:00 – 12:00 | Scientific Communication Skills session July 27: 11:10 – 13:30 | SGRD Activity: Networking Lunch |
Week 9 July 31 – August 5 |
E-poster competition August 1: E-poster submission deadline August 4: 09:00 – 13:00 | E-poster competition and winner announcement August 5: Departure |