(1) You can work with a partner for the Projects. (2) The abstract is meant to get you started on the Project, think about it, do some background work, get a handle on the amount of work etc. I will provide a feedback about how difficult/easy it is likely to be, whether you have to do more or if you may be attempting to do too much. (3) Project abstract needs to be less than one page. Please include: (a) A title, names of people planning to do the project, an indication of type of work (software, hardware, research, or survey). (b) Write about the nature of the project and how much you plan on accomplishing and the approach you are planning to take.