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General guideline for the work, reports, and presentations expected for success in EE28499/48499 Undergraduate Research.
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1. Amount of work performed over the semester = 3 hrs/week * 15 weeks * (# of credit hours). e.g., if you are registered for 2 credits, you should come to lab 2*15*2 = 60 hours of work over the semester or 2 hours/week, and must attend weekly lab meeting. If you are unable to commit the necessary time this semester, please consider registering in a future term.
2. Length of final report = 1,000 * (# of credit hours) words + figures/plots/images,
3. The final presentation should be 7 × (number of credit hours) minutes in length. Each student will give an oral presentation to at least two faculty members, including the EE 48499 / EE 28499 advisor. Presentations will take place on May 7, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
4. Students must attend the weekly lab meetings held on Thursdays from 10:00–11:45 AM. If you have a scheduled conflict, you may still participate in the research, but you will not be able to receive course credit.
5. I expect students to collaborate with one of the PhD students in the lab.
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General Criteria for Requesting a Reference Letter from Me and Be on the List of Official Lab Alumni (2026) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
To ensure that I can write a strong, meaningful, and detailed reference letter, students should meet the following criteria:
- Sustained Research Commitment
- Work in my lab for at least two semesters for credit, and earn an A grade in the research course for at least two of those semesters.
- Demonstrate consistent attendance, preparation, and professionalism in lab meetings.
- Meet deadlines, communicate proactively, and show independent problem-solving ability.
- Show steady progress in your research skills, intellectual engagement with the project, and willingness to take initiative.
- Work collaboratively and respectfully with other students in the lab, contributing to a supportive research environment.
- Significant Research Contribution
- Make a substantial contribution to an ongoing project, demonstrated through experiments, analysis, modeling, hardware/software development, or other core project tasks.
- Be a coauthor on a conference paper, journal manuscript, or abstract, or be making clear progress toward one.
- Extended Research Experience
- Participate in a summer research internship in the lab or through an external program (e.g., REU, SURF, industry internship) that builds on your research skills and demonstrates commitment.
If you do not satisfy one of these three criteria, I will not be able to write a reference letter. Please respect these expectations and do not request a letter unless all conditions are met.
