CAOE Summer Experience (SEQAL) 2023

The Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency (CAOE), a Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence, is now accepting applications for the CAOE Summer Experience in Quantitative Analytics(SEQAL). This STEM-based paid program combines significant data analytics training and real-world problem solving.

Program Details

This four-week research experience will be virtual with no travel requirements. Students will spend approximately six hours each day, Monday through Friday, with a combination of live expert-led workshops and group interactive problem-solving and data processing.

$3,000 stipend for the program
Work on realistic problems facing The Department of Homeland Security
Students will learn new tools and methodologies including data analytics, decision analysis, simulation, and operations research; including the development of a stochastic simulation model
Network with other students, faculty, and technology experts from around the country

The research experience will conclude with the students presenting their analysis, results and recommendations to CAOE leadership.

SEQAL Key Dates

Application Window: January 17 – March 14, 2023
Program Dates: June 5 – June 30, 2023

To Apply

Please fill out the following form, including your unofficial transcript:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/ac690fa11aa345938d155144817e48ba

Requirements:

•U. S. Citizenship
At least 18 years old when the program begins
Full-time students currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in engineering, computer science, math, technology, or science with a strong mathematical foundation
Completion of the first academic (freshman) year and continuing in fall 2023 as an undergraduate student (sophomore, junior, or senior)
Minimum GPA 3.25
Computer available with webcam and microphone

Event Location

Virtual