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University of ArkansasHonorsCollege

Undergraduate Research Grant Proposal

PROJECT TITLE

Student Name

Mentor: Dr. Professor Name, CSCE Department

Abstract

1-2 paragraphs (same abstract as separate Summary of Proposed Work)

Problem

A few paragraphs on the problem, its importance, and the value of a solution

Objective

Our objective is to … - 1-2 sentences

Approach

Background

What is known about the problem area in a nutshell – paragraph to a page

Technical Ideas

1-2 pages on what you are trying to do and how you will accomplish

Tasks

  1. Understand …
  2. Design …
  3. Implementation …
  4. Test …
  5. Write Research Paper

Deliverables

  • Code?
  • Final Report
  • Research Paper

Schedule

Summer / Fall / Spring
1. Understanding …
2. Design …
3. Implement …
4. Test …
5. Document …

Key Personnel

Student: Student Nameis a junior/senior in the Computer Science and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Arkansas.S/he has completedrelevant courses. Optionally, any relevant experience.

Mentor: Dr. Craig Thompson is Professor and Acxiom Database Chair in Engineering in the Computer Science and Computer Engineering Department at University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He teaches DBMS and AI courses and has developed relational and OODB database systems for TI and DARPA. He has a background in middleware, software architectures, agents, and aspect-oriented computing.

References

[1] C. Thompson, “Everything is Alive,” Architectural Perspectives Column, IEEE Internet Computing, Jan/Feb 2004.

[2] B. Brown, C. Thompson, Agent-Supported Information Visualization, Final Report, AFRL SBIR Contract F30602-01-C-0189, 9/26/01 – 9/25/03. See

[3] C. Thompson and P. Pazandak, Introduction to Menu-based Natural Language Interfaces, Technical Memo, Object Services and Consulting, Inc.

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