Graduates Linked with Undergraduates in Engineering (GLUE)
Graduates Linked with Undergraduates in Engineering (GLUE) gives
undergraduate students the opportunity to gain practical research experience by
pairing them with graduate students in their majors.
GLUE is only offered in the Spring
semester. Participation is limited to 24 undergraduates.
- Assist with research projects for 3–5 hours per week
- Participate in a weekly seminar class for two pass/fail credit hours (Tuesdays, 3:30 - 5 p.m. in the Spring Semester)
- Gain work experience
- GLUE is open to all majors
- Students accepted into the GLUE program are required to enroll in a 2 credit seminar course. The credit hours do NOT count toward the degree plan but DOES
count toward the 14 hour rule. The Spring 2008 GLUE Seminar will be held on Tuesdays, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Registration information will be included with
acceptance materials.
Application Procedures:
1) Review the following academic requirements to make sure you meet them. You must have:
- At least 28 hours of basic sequence course work before applying including an introductory course in your
engineering discipline, 8 hours of Calculus (M408C/D or M408K/L/M) and 8 hours of Physics (PHY303K/L & PHY 103M/N).
- A minimum 3.0 overall GPA and a 3.0 major GPA.
- Completed one full semester of engineering at UT Austin if you are a transfer student.
- Must be an undergraduate engineering student.
- At least 20 hours of degree coursework remaining for the semesters following the research experience.
2) On the application, you will be asked to select from one of 6 information sessions that you will need to attend. At this session, we will discuss your research interests so as to determine the best graduate match for you.
3) Use the following link to submit your application; please answer all application questions for your application to be considered.
Undergrads, Application is
CLOSED!
Applications will reopen in Fall 2008.
4) Applications will be reviewed and then matched with a graduate student, based on your
major and research interest. You will be notified on or about October 19, 2007. Thank you
for your interest in GLUE.
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- Help undergraduates learn about research and graduate school
- Participate in career development workshops
- Gain mentoring and teaching experience
Grad Students, Application
is CLOSED!
Application Deadline will reopen Fall 2008 |
Sample Schedule of Seminars and Workshops
Past Projects
Additional Undergraduate Research Opportunities
First Meeting Worksheet
Check our Calendar of Events regularly for GLUE deadlines and other WEP events.
