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Advanced Technology Research Center Summer Program

Advanced Technology Research Center Summer Program

The ATRC Summer Program is a research internship in a collaborative environment bringing together experts from the U. S. Air Force, universities, and industries to address sensing, machine learning, autonomy technologies, sensor signal exploitation, object detection, tracking and recognition, navigation, geolocation, computational innovations and security, to enhance Air Force capabilities.  The program typically employs more than 60 interns from the top U.S. research universities to work with accomplished mentors and researchers in a technically-well-equipped scholarly environment. 

Applications are now open for Summer 2024.

Summer Research Opportunity

Work with professionals

you'll work with Air Force mentors at the University of Dayton, Wright State University, or Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Access to resources

you'll have access to outstanding computing resources, measurement and modeling tools, and data

"Working that summer inspired me to want to continue my education and pursue a graduate degree ... the tools you have given me have definitely changed me for the better."

"This is a great program and has been an enjoyable and valuable experience. I would highly recommend this program to anyone interested in research."

"I cannot recommend this program enough, or thank you enough for providing me with this life-changing opportunity"

—Past student interns

ATRC Program Cohort