Sponsors

Why DiRP?

• The Directed reading program is an organization that helps students explore different areas of computer science research in reading/project groups + speaker events. It is entirely student-led, being run by undergraduate and graduate mentors.

• We have had over 80 students a semester for 3 years, including groups who submitted to major conferences. Many students went on to do research at UT Austin.

• We focus on a small group size, allowing more inclusivity and discussion.

• Unlike FRI, which only contains 3 CS streams, we have research in many other areas of computer science.

Need for funding

• Previously, our mentors were just volunteers who didn't get paid despite spending many hours helping mentees.

  • Precedence: Directed Reading Programs at other universities, including Chicago, MIT, and UIUC, receive funding that helps increase research.

• The money you provide would give resources necessary for mentor's to run more effective streams and to compensate them for their time

• Additionally, we will be able to provide resources to mentees to increase involvement and allow more exciting research and projects.