Important Dates

Application and Overall Timeline

January 2023 Applications open
19 March 2023 Applications due, to guarantee full consideration
20-27 March 2023 Letters of Recommendation due, to guarantee full consideration
28 March -7 April 2023 Selection process
10 April 2023 Notification deadline 
April-May 2022 Preparation and background reading
June-August 2023 10-week program.

Program Timeline

Week 1 Teaming, expectations; Training in software and simulation tools, as well as machine learning
Week 2 Reserach tutorials, spiral development processes, how to use the CATVehicle
Week 3-4 Project Kickoff: development of project details, requirements elicitation, initial prototype development
Week 5-9 Project implementation, weekly meetings, milestone updates
Week 10 Project verification and delivery. Creation of final video, letters of recommendation and commendation, final project session.

Throughout the 10-week program, social gatherings and other activities will take place. You can find out more about what's going on in Tucson here.