Please reach out to us at chromelab@slu.edu with your resumé and gradute program information. We will be able to let you know if we have any openings within our lab!

The project leads of CHROME Lab (typically graduate students) are often in need of extra hands to help keep their projects moving forward. 

The most commonly requested help our undergraduate students give is in CAD modeling, 3D printing, and data collection -- but these can vary depending on the project need! Undergraduate students typically start as volunteers at 10-20 hours per week and are the first to be considered for funded positions when they become available. Responsibilities are typically increased as you progress in your experience gained throughout your time in the lab, and those with extensive experience often become key personnel on projects and help present and publish the work they are involved in! 

You should consider undergraduate research if you are interested in:

• Pursuing a graduate degree in engineering, computer science, or social science.

• Pursuing a career in research & development.

• Learning "hard skills" such as CAD, 3D printing, soldering, coding, and more!

• Honing your writing and presentation skills, to both technical and public audiences.

• Understanding the process of how user-centered design and iteration based on user feedback works.

• Networking with other scientists.

• Mentoring or receiving mentorship from other students and professionals in similar fields.

Requirements for those interested in applying for an undergraduate position with the CHROME Lab:

• Be an undergraduate at Saint Louis University.

• Be interested in research in engineering, psychology, computer science, or a related discipline.

• Be able to show or demonstrate some prior experience in modeling, hardware design, programming, conducting user studies, and/or analyzing data.

• Be able to volunteer* on a project 10-20 hours per week (hours are flexible, but must be in lab).

• Meet weekly with your graduate project supervisor.

• Periodically give presentations and updates on your progress.

*Note: Lab management is always looking for ways to fund undergraduate research experiences.

Timeline of Applications: Please allow 1-2 weeks for us to reach out regarding your application. Once we have reviewed your application, we will let you know if there are any positions currently available that align with your experience and interest. Applications are accepted continually on a rolling basis, and if you apply and there are no positions available, we will retain your application materials to be reviewed when a position becomes available.

Here is the Link to Apply: SLU CHROME Lab Undergraduate Application

The CHROME Lab hosts local high school students each summer. The high school student experience tends to be more freeform, tailored, and focused on you gaining beginner-level skills in basic science and engineering. However, this experience can vary depending on your skill level! High school student experiences can include general shadowing to developing a full project prototype, depending on your level of interest and skill. You can expect to work closely with a graduate student project lead, either shadowing them as they work or performing tasks that could benefit the project.  

Requirements for those interested in applying for a high school position with the CHROME Lab:

• Have parental permission

• Be a high school student in the St. Louis area

• Be able to get to/from SLU's campus

• Be interested in learning how research is conducted in engineering and computer science.

• Be able to work on a project for at least 10 hours per week (core lab working hours typically between 9am-3pm).

• Be able to prepare and present a slide deck at the end of your experience with what you've learned (more details will be given!)

Timeline of Applications for Summer High School Opportunities:

• Our application for high school students on our website will open below by the end of October, and we will accept applications until the end of March.

  • Helpful tips for online applications: 

    1. This online application asks about your interests and skills, so be sure to browse our website and LinkedIn pages for current projects.

    2. Resumés/CVs are not required but highly encouraged, and these should be tailored to our lab so we can best understand your skillset!

• Beginning in April, we will examine our lab's needs and see how they align with applicants' interest. We will then schedule interviews with applicants whose experience best aligns with project needs.

• Decisions will be made mid-May at the latest.

• If you have any questions regarding the status of your application or this process, please reach out to us at chromelab@slu.edu.

*Note: In the past, it has been a very competitive process, as we typically only host 2-3 high school students per summer. However, we will revisit submitted applications if an opportunity arises in the future.

Here is the link to apply: SLU CHROME Lab High School Student Application