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Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Summer 2008

Department of Mathematics
Rutgers University


Get a taste of mathematical research - participate in our intensive eight-week REU!

Important note: All positions for the 2008 math projects are filled by now; we do not accept new applicants for this summer.

The program includes both individual research and group activities. Each student will be assisted by a faculty adviser and some also by a graduate-student adviser. Group activities include seminars and other social and professional events. Students are encouraged to continue their research during the following academic year, under the direction of their summer mentor or another faculty member.

For math department research topics see the math projects page. For Dimacs research topics see the DIMACS projects page.

Our program is run jointly at Rutgers with the DIMACS/DIMATIA REU.  See the joint homepage for important details.

Visit the calendar of REU events and the list of participants.   (These two webpages are not yet available at this time.)

Dates

The dates of the eight-week program are Monday, June 2 - Friday, July 25, 2008.

Eligibility

Participating students are expected to have a strong mathematical background. Depending on the nature of the project, good computer skills may also be required. Preference is be given to Rutgers juniors and seniors with a major in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a closely related field. However, sophomores with exceptionally strong backgrounds and students from other colleges will also be considered. Students are selected on the basis of their academic performance and their compatibility with the available projects. Applicants are encouraged to indicate which research project they would like to work on.

Women, members of minorities, and students with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Stipend

Participating undergraduates receive free on-campus housing and a stipend of $3,300 if they choose to live in a double room (or to choose not to use the free housing provided), $2,400 if they choose to live in a single room. We also pay certain travel expenses. Under NSF rules, only citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. are eligible to receive stipends; we do not accept other students even if they would be willing to waive stipend.

What to do

For further details, click on Specifics.
For application procedures, see the DIMACS application page. You may also apply online.

Co-ordinates

Mailing address:

REU program
DIMACS, Core 406
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
96 Frelinghuysen Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8018

REU organizer:  Prof. János Komlós
REU coordinators:  Christine Agnese 732-445-4581 and Vijay Ravikumar.

For final reports of most students in previous years, check the http://dimacs.rutgers.edu/REU/200x/participants.html links, where x is the last digit of the year.


Information on other summer mathematics research opportunities:

  • AMS website
  • NSF website
  • MITACS Industrial Math Summer School
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