REU Site: Applied Research in Deep Learning

NSF Award Search · 01002627DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT · $489,183 · view on nsf.gov ↗

Abstract

This project will provide undergraduate students with hands-on research experiences in the rapidly growing field of deep learning. Over three years, the program will engage 30 students from computer science, engineering, information technology, and related disciplines in meaningful research projects guided by faculty mentors. Participants will explore how deep learning techniques can be used to address real-world challenges in cybersecurity, robotics, hate speech in social media, and autonomous systems. Through these experiences, students will gain exposure to how deep learning technologies can be used to benefit society across a wide range of applications. In addition to research activities, the program will provide structured training to help students develop important professional skills, including scientific writing, oral communication, teamwork, and responsible research practices. By working in a collaborative and supportive environment, students will strengthen both their technical abilities and their confidence as emerging researchers. Overall, the program aims to inspire and prepare the next generation of scientists and engineers by giving them early, meaningful exposure to research in deep learning and its many beneficial uses. This project establishes a structured, research-intensive undergraduate training program aimed at increasing student engagement in state-of-the-art deep learning methodologies and applications. Research activities will focus on the design, analysis, and application of modern deep learning techniques to address contemporary challenges in areas such as multimedia security, robotic motion planning, autonomous multi-agent coordination, and malicious network activity detection. Faculty-mentored projects will emphasize both methodological advances and applied system development, with students contributing to end-to-end research pipelines including data preprocessing, model design, training, evaluation, and deployment-oriented analysis.

Key facts

NSF award ID
2548161
Awardee
Missouri State University (MO)
SAM.gov UEI
CL7KJX2VFHS9
PI
Mohammed Y Belkhouche
Primary program
01002627DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
All programs
Artificial Intelligence (AI), GRADUATE INVOLVEMENT, REU SITE-Res Exp for Ugrd Site
Estimated total
$489,183
Funds obligated
$489,183
Transaction type
Standard Grant
Period
10/01/2026 → 09/30/2029