What is the Google CSRMP
(Computer Science Research Mentorship Program)?
Through a 12-week mentorship program called the Google CSRMP (Computer Science Research Mentorship Program), students from historically underrepresented groups are paired with Google mentors and peers to help them further their studies in computer fields. The Google CSRMP (Computer Science Research Mentorship Program) expects each student to commit a total of 10 hours in the twelve weeks timeframe.
The CSRMP (Computer Science Research Mentorship Program) will give registered students the chance to work in small groups with peers who share their interests. A Google mentor will also be assigned to each group. These groups will work to gain a grasp of the many procedures used in research and learn how to work hard to secure careers in the area after their schooling is complete.
Under Google’s GSRMP (Computer Science Research Mentorship Program), students will work on Google’s current research trends.
What are some of Google CSRMP current research trends?
Google has a research and development team of more than 400 scientists, specializing in the most basic problems that promote the development of computer science and technology. They are working to produce better computer programmers and engineers for the world. They want to publish their research work to share current trends and research for mankind to advance.
If you apply for a Google CSRMP, you are highly likely to work on current Google research trends, and they are as follow.
Google is working on ways to save power on computers.
Research Areas: Algorithms and Theory
Current number of published research papers: 1149
You may have never thought about the question of “how long should the computer be switched on”. When you only have one computer, this is not a serious problem; but when you have tens of thousands of servers, the power saving will be a big question.
This is just one of the questions Google’s algorithm and theory team is working on. Google must operate at peak efficiency, which means that its servers must do as little redundant work as possible. It has a whole team dedicated to improving advertising efficiency and saving energy.
If you are selected for the Google CSRMP, you may work with several algorithms such as neural networks, k-means clustering, deep learning.
Google has more data than has been produced in human history, and it is working on how to manage that data
Field of Study: Data Management
Current number of published research papers: 157
Google acquired more data last year than ever produced in human history. They must be able to record and possess them, and they must also be able to access that data and assign the correct information based on user needs. The main objective is to produce a ton of structured data on the Web that will let Google users consume, engage with, and explore information as much as possible.
This is such an important question that Google has hired a bunch of scientists to study how to make data management faster and more efficient.
If you are selected for the Google CSRMP, you may work with data cleaning and data validation.
Google has many servers, and it is developing new technologies to allow servers to collaborate more smoothly and efficiently with each other.
Research Field: Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing
Current number of published research papers: 309
Instead of employing a single supercomputer, Google has thousands of servers that are constantly being turned on and off. Getting a process to run on multiple servers is actually a very complex problem. In areas like concurrency management, fault tolerance, algorithmic efficiency, and communication, Google faces a variety of fascinating distributed systems and parallel computing difficulties.
Google had to develop an algorithm that would allow multiple servers to complete a process at the same time, and it dispatched a team of scientists to make that process smoother.
If you are selected for the Google CSRMP, you may need to understand concepts such as distributed and centralized systems, and system software such as Apache and Cassandra.
Google processes millions of auction transactions every day. It is developing algorithms that will allow it to process those auctions more quickly and efficiently.
Fields of study: Economics and Electronic Commerce
Current number of published research papers: 319
Google processes millions of advertiser and user auctions every day. The faster and more efficient it can process ad auction transactions, the more money Google can make from advertisers. Solving these issues on such a wide scale is a significant challenge. For instance, there are billions of transactions per day in the advertising sector, split over millions of advertisers.
If you are selected for the Google CSRMP, you may work with subjects in statistical methods, profit and loss and advertising.
Google needs more computer scientists and engineers, so it must cultivate more talents.
Research Field: Educational Innovation
Number of published research papers: 63
Google has also hired a group of scientists to specifically educate the public and make them more aware of computer science. Google has developed many applications in the field of education. They are working hard to produce more and better computer scientists and engineers, and the more computer scientists and engineers there are in the world, the more computer talent Google can hire.
If you are selected for the Google CSRMP, you may need to understand topics on remote learning and programming tools.
Google is using its research to solve many existing fundamental problems.
Field of Study: General Science
Number of published research papers: 285
Almost all of Google’s research projects affect the advancement of mathematics and computer science in some way. The projects Google is working on will solve many of the most important and complex problems that already exist.
If you are selected for the Google CSRMP, you may work in scientific experimentations and market research.
Google is developing new ways for people to interact with computers.
Research Field: Human-Computer Interaction and Virtualization
Number of published research papers: 693
Google has spent a lot of money and a lot of effort on new technologies for human-computer interaction, be it a design website, or a new way to interact with computers, such as interacting with a search engine through voice. There are still many very difficult problems to solve, but they also have some new advances in other areas, such as making computers more accessible to the deaf or blind.
Only when they have a positive effect on our customers and user communities — often through new and enhanced products — does Google consider themselves successful.
If you are selected for the Google CSRMP, you may work in Internet of Things technology, speech recognition and graphical user interface.
As of writing, application for Google GSRMP (Computer Science Research Mentorship Program) is currently closed. Interested applicants are advised to check the official website in 2023 for the latest status of upcoming applications.
If you want to maximize your chances of gaining a research mentorship program, you may also be interested in our 1-to-1 Mentorship Program.
