Undergraduate Summer Research on Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)

Contribute to the future of sustainable food systems.

The 10-week summer program supports undergraduates at U.S. Institutions, including community college students, to conduct convergence research in CEA through integrated engineering solutions. CEA provides a potential solution for food production to the grand challenges such as food security. The program involves UW faculty members and scientists, designs convergence research toward resource-efficient CEA, and provides a unique integrated research experience for REU students through collaborative projects.

Highlights

  • Stipend ($7,000 per student) plus lodging
  • 10-week summer program in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA).
  • Eight positions each year
  • Unique transdisciplinary research experiences
  • Opportunities to attend conferences and present research findings
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Program Dates

When: 10 weeks during the summer (June 1- August 7, 2026) 

Application Deadline: February 23, 2026

Eligibility

Undergraduates at U.S. Institutions

A minimum GPA of 3.25

Questions about this program?

Please direct any questions related to this program to:
Prof. Liping Wang
lwang12@uwyo.edu

Application Requirements

  1. Transcript(s) 
  2. Resume/CV
  3. Personal statement
  4. Recommendation letters

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