Students gain practical, faculty-led research experience in emerging AI and smart device security fields, culminating in a research presentation.
The SMU Lyle Summer Research Bootcamp offers high school students a three-week immersive experience in cutting-edge research within AI and smart device security. Participants work alongside faculty and doctoral student mentors from the Department of Computer Science, engaging in hands-on projects rather than just theoretical study. Students design experiments, build prototypes, collect and analyze data using tools like MATLAB and Python, and evaluate their findings. The program culminates in a research showcase where students present their work to Lyle faculty. Key research areas include communication protocols for multi-agent large language model systems and security challenges in human-computer interaction with smart devices, utilizing various devices such as smartphones, smartwatches, and virtual reality headsets. The bootcamp aims to teach students how to transform technical uncertainties into meaningful research questions and validate ideas through experimentation, providing valuable experience for those interested in pursuing graduate studies or careers in engineering research.
A typical day involves working with faculty and doctoral student mentors, designing experiments, building prototypes, collecting and analyzing data, and refining research questions.
This program is ideal for high school students interested in exploring advanced computer science research, particularly in AI and smart device security, and gaining hands-on experience in a university research environment.
SMU Lyle School of Engineering, Dallas, TX
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