REU Site: Integrated Software Radio and RF Test Bed for Wireless Research in Cognitive Networks

这个项目更新了一个本科生研究经验网站，专注于认知网络中的无线研究。该研究旨在显著提高军事和商业应用的频谱利用率。学生开发软件定义的射频发射器和接收器，开发集成测试平台，并使用该测试平台进行研究。该项目涉及主办机构和杰克逊州立大学之间的合作，其中一半的学生和一位导师来自杰克逊州立大学。本科生在主办机构参加为期十周的暑期研究项目。该项目包括由经验丰富的计算机科学教师指导，每周的演讲和研讨会，实验室参观和其他专业发展机会。这个项目的智力价值在于强大的研究基础和教师的专业知识。这些项目是目前主要的研究领域，是整个社区感兴趣的，并且具有明确的实际应用。动态频谱接入技术的研究对提高未来无线网络的频谱利用率具有重要意义。该项目的更广泛影响包括为本科生，特别是来自代表性不足群体的学生提供高质量的研究经验。该项目在主办机构和杰克逊州立大学之间建立了牢固的合作关系，使学生能够在暑期经历后继续他们的研究和专业发展。因此，这个项目有可能产生新的计算机科学研究生和教师，并在促进学习的同时推进发现和理解。

This project renews a Research Experience for Undergraduates site focused on wireless research in cognitive networks. The research aims to increase spectrum utilization significantly for both military and commercial applications. Students develop software defined radio frequency transmitters and receivers, develop an integrated test bed, and conduct research using the test bed. The project involves collaboration between the host institution and Jackson State University, with half the students and one mentor coming from Jackson State. Undergraduate students participate in a ten-week summer research program at the host institution. The project includes mentorship by experienced computer science faculty members, weekly presentations and seminars, laboratory visits and other professional development opportunities. The intellectual merit of this project lies in strong research basis and the expertise of the faculty. The projects are in major current research areas that are of interest to the community at large and that have clear practical applications. The research related to dynamic spectrum access techniques may significantly improve the spectrum utilization for future wireless networks. The broader impacts of the project include providing a quality research experience to undergraduate students, particularly students from underrepresented groups. The project develops strong collaborative ties between the host institution and Jackson State University that will enable the students to continue their research and professional growth after the summer experience. Thus this project has the potential to produce new computer science graduate students and faculty members and to advance discovery and understanding while promoting learning.