Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Institute Summer Scholars (RISS) program is an eleven-week summer undergraduate research program that immerses a diverse cohort of scholars in cutting-edge robotics & AI research projects that have real-world impact. Launched in 2006, RISS is among the best and most comprehensive robotics research programs for undergraduates in the world. RISS is a National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) and global research program.