Project Grant 2236524

This $191,687 National Science Foundation Office of International Science and Engineering grant supports an International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program at Seoul National University in South Korea. The program aims to expose six U.S. undergraduate and graduate students per year over three years to interdisciplinary research on future mobility for sustainable and smart cities. Students will participate in an eight-week summer research experience exploring data analytics, optimization techniques, and modeling to advance understanding of the relationship between digital and physical infrastructure in urban mobility contexts. The University of Nevada, Reno is the primary awardee and will collaborate with the University of Florida, Villanova University, and Morgan State University to select and prepare participants. The University of Florida will receive a subaward of $25,000 to promote the program, select two students annually, and assist with pre-departure orientation and acculturation in Korea. The IRES program aims to develop students' problem-solving, global competence, and interest in STEM careers related to smart cities.