The Center for Language and Speech Processing at the Johns Hopkins University is seeking outstanding members of the current junior class to participate in a summer workshop on language engineering from June 23 to August 15, 2008. (See http://www.clsp.jhu.edu/ws08/application )

No limitation is placed on the undergraduate major. Only relevant skills, employment experience, past academic record and the strength of letters of recommendation will be considered.

Students of Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Electrical Engineering, Linguistics, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, etc. may apply. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

- An opportunity to explore an exciting new area of research.

- A two-week tutorial on speech and language technology.

- Mentoring by an experienced researcher.

- Participation in project planning activities.

- Use of a computer workstation throughout the workshop.

- A $5,000 stipend and $2,520 towards per diem expenses.

- Private furnished accommodation for the duration of the workshop.

- Travel expenses to and from the workshop venue.

The eight-week workshop provides a vigorously stimulating and enriching intellectual environment and we hope it will encourage students to eventually pursue graduate study in the field of human language technologies.

Application forms are available via the Internet and will only be accepted electronically. Applications must be received at CLSP by Wednesday, March 5, 2008.

For details, visit our website , or call 410-516-4237.