Research opportunities for undergrad engineering majors

Colleges and Universities A-Z Carnegie Mellon University
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<p>Could someone who is a current student comment on the availability of research opportunities for CIT undergrads (ECE). Is it easy to come by such an opportunity? How about for freshmen?</p>

<p>My son was accepted to CMU for CIT (ECE) as well as Rice (and a number of other schools). He received a research scholarship at Rice that guarantees him a research mentorship his first 2 years (as well as compensation and a 1/2 tuition scholarship). He received nada from CMU. He's leaning towards Rice (for obvious reasons), but he loves the ECE program at CMU. Any thoughts?</p>

<p>Also, I've asked this before, but does anyone know if it's possible to ask for a reconsideration of merit scholarship? He did not apply for financial aid because we would not qualify. I know the Financial Aid department will evaluate offers from peer institutions, but I was wondering if it's possible to get them to do it if he hasn't applied for FA?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Getting into research is extremely easy at CMU. If your son expresses deep interest in a topic, he will get a research position.</p>

<p>For example, I e-mailed 4 professors during the summer prior to my freshman year - asking them if they would be willing to have me in their lab. 3 of them replied saying they would be more than happy.</p>

<p>Another thing to note is that if your son is interested in ECE, he may also be interested in Robotics. CMU has the #1 Robotics Institute. CMU also has the only Robotics minor available to undergraduates. Personally, during my freshman year my research was based around robotics. </p>

<p>As for FA, my recommendation would be to call the admissions office.</p>