Joining

Normally, a student in the BCOSC and BSc programs Algoma University can join the lab by applying for the following courses:

• A Bachelor's Thesis: An honours student can complete a two-semester reading course with Prof. Hu on a topic related to R2/C2's interests during the fall and winter semesters. Alternatively, the student can complete the condensed version of the thesis in the summer semester.

• A Computing Project or a Directed Study Course: A graduate or an undergraduate student can ask to complete a 3-credit course with Prof. Hu.

Prof. Hu can also act as an examiner (a.k.a. reader) for a Bachelor's Thesis as well.

The courses are not paid opportunities. However, they can be used to fulfill certain program requirements. Students with the following interests are encouraged to apply:

• Extended Reality

• Game Development

• 3D User Interface and Spatial Computing

• Streaming and Virtual Streaming

• Artificial Intelligence for Spatial Analysis

• Explainable AI and Visualization

• Developing Instruments for Psychology and Social Science

If the student wishes to do so, they may also volunteer by contacting researchoffice@algomau.ca. However, the student please note that Prof. Hu will usually encourage students to complete the above courses instead. Nevertheless, if the student just needs someone to help with their projects or needs help to get a work published, they can ask for volunteer hours.

In the future, paid opportunities may become available. However, students cannot earn course credits from these opportunities.

Since the MCS program is an applied program, the prospective student is not required to identify any supervisor. Please do not contact Prof. Hu during the application process, as this step is not necessary. Please note that unlike the MSc program, the MCS program is course-based. This means, an MCS student must completely fund themselves and an MCS degree may not meet the entry requirements for some PhD programs.

To join the R2/C2 lab, the prospective must have already successfully been admitted an MCS student. After admission, they have two choices:

1. Apply for COSC5286 and ask Prof. Hu to be the project supervisor. Although this is not a paid opportunity, the student can earn credits towards their graduation.

2. Change their program to MSc.

   • This option is not always available since it is subject to funding availability and a student quota.

   • However, this program is heavily subsidized, so a successful applicant will have their tuition fee heavily reduced.

The student may also volunteer for R2/C2 as well by contacting: researchoffice@algomau.ca. However, Prof. Hu will usually encourage the student to work in a computing project course or to complete an MSc degree instead. Volunteering may be viable if the student simply needs help to get some results published, or some advising on other projects.