IRES: UT Arlington – Spain Collaborative Research on
Hazard Mitigation of Civil Infrastructure
Funded by the National Science Foundation’s International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) Program.
2016 Program Application – Undergraduate Researcher
Please type or print all information.
Last Name, First Name
Phone
Mailing Address
City
State
E-mail Address
Zip
Citizenship Status:
U.S. Citizen
U.S. Permanent Resident
Spanish Language Competency:
Excellent
Good
International
Fair
None
University/College
Expected Graduation Date
Major or Intended Major
Cumulative GPA
Classification:
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Race/Ethnicity (Select one or more):
White (Non-Hispanic)
African American
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
Native American
Other: _____________________
Disability Status (Select one or more):
None
Hearing Impairment
Mobility/Orthopedic Impairment
Veteran Status:
Yes
Visual Impairment (other than minor correction)
Other:_______________________
Gender:
No
Male
Female
Are you available to attend the IRES Spain Summer Program during June 3 - July 16, 2016?
Yes
NO
Will you have at least $1,500 in cash or credit personally available for your expenses while living in Spain?
Yes
NO
NOTE: All meals, housing and travel expenses will be paid by the IRES project upon return from Spain.
However, it may take up to three months after your return to receive the reimbursements. Is this acceptable?
Yes
NO
Do you have a valid passport for Spain Travel with at least one year expiration date from June 2016?
Yes
NO
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Summer Research projects to be held in Valencia, Spain, are listed below. Please indicate your interest in
order of preference (#1 indicating highest preference).
Project
Hazard Type
Durability of concrete under flood conditions
Flood
Nano-coatings for nuclear meltdown containment
Nuclear Meltdown
Behaviour of precast concrete claddings in extreme wind loads
Wind
Fire resistance of building elements
Fire
Worker fall protection from temporary construction equipment
Construction
Non-destructive testing and wireless monitoring for seismic risk
reduction
Earthquake
Rank
Please answer the following questions in the space provided (Do not exceed the boxed spaces).
Why would you like to participate in the IRES program? What benefits do you believe you will gain from the
IRES project?
What are your future plans after graduation?
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The following items must also be submitted in order for your application to be complete:
• Official Transcript
o An official transcript is required; please submit an unofficial copy with your
application.
o Please do not forget to request an official transcript from your college/university.
• STEM Faculty Member Recommendation (form provided on page), to be submitted by
March 31, 2016.
Extensive information about the
http://www.uta.edu/ce/ires/index.html.
UT
Arlington
IRES
Project
may
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Information on Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain (where the summer research training will
be held) may be found at: https://www.upv.es/index-en.html.
The 2016 IRES Program will commence on June 6 and end on July 15, 2016. Applications
must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 21, 2016. Applications and supporting
materials should be sent to the following addresses:
For UT Arlington or Colleges in the DFW Metro Area:
E-mail to: Alvin Malaikal at Alvin.malaikal@mavs.uta.edu, or mail to: Alvin Malaikal, Dept. of
Civil Engineering, Box 19308, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX 76019.
For Prairie View A&M University or Colleges in the Greater Houston area:
E-mail to: Dr. Lisa K. Thompson, lkthompson@pvamu.edu, or mail to: Dr. Lisa K.
Thompson, Prairie View A&M University, P. O. Box 519 - MS 2420, Prairie View, TX 77446.
These are security-sensitive positions and a criminal background check will be conducted
on the selected students.
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UT Arlington IRES Site for Hazard Mitigation of
Civil Infrastructure
Funded by the National Science Foundation’s International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) Program
FACULTY RECOMMENDATION FORM
Instructions to Applicant: Please complete the upper portion of the evaluation form before submitting it to the evaluator. The
evaluator must be an engineering/science/mathematics professor who has taught you in one or more 2000-level or higher
courses.
Applicant
Last Name
First Name
Major
MI
Evaluator’s Name
In accordance with the Family Education Right and Privacy Act of 1974, you may waive your right to inspect this recommendation
by signing the statement below. Should you decide not to waive the right, you will have access to the recommendation if you
enroll at The University of Texas at Arlington.
Student Initial
I hereby waive my right of access to this recommendation.
Student Signature:
Date:
Instructions to the Evaluator: Please rate the applicant with others of similar age and academic level by selecting the response
(1-5) that comes closest to your judgment from the following scale.
1-Excellent
2-Good
3-Satisfactory
1
4-Poor
2
5-Unable to Judge
3
4
5
Knowledge of Field
Intellectual Ability
Motivation to Conduct Research
Writing Ability
Oral Expression
Emotional Expression
Working with Others
Analytical Ability
Punctuality
Class Attendance
Comments: Use a separate letter if desired.
The applicant has taken:  None of my classes
 One of my classes
 Two or more of my classes
Evaluator Signature
E-mail Address
Office Phone
University/College
Department
________________________________________
Please enclose your recommendation in a signed and sealed envelope, and return it to the applicant. Thanks a lot for your
assistance.
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