The Allen School Guided Research Program for Undergraduates aims to give students who have completed the CSE 390 R (Autumn) seminar "Introduction to Research in Computer Science & Engineering" an opportunity to conduct hands-on research in CSE. Experienced researchers from the Allen School, including faculty, postdocs, and PhD students, propose and scope projects in their area of expertise and CSE 390 R students are assigned to projects based on research area interests. Students work individually or in teams of 2-4 students for two quarters (Winter/Spring) and present a poster about their project at the yearly Allen School Undergraduate/Master's Research Showcase in late Spring.

Students in the guided research program also take the CSE 494 seminar "Undergraduate Research in Computer Science & Engineering". This seminar is intended for Allen School undergraduates who are getting involved in research for the first time, either joining a research lab or as part of the guided undergraduate research program. Students in this seminar will gain general information about research in CSE and practice basic skills that will help them succeed in undergraduate research, building on the knowledge and skills acquired in CSE 390 R. See the course syllabus and course calendar for more information about the class.