Congratulations to our recent alumni who have won NSF Graduate Fellowships!: Bryan Felix (2015), Caitlin Lienkaemper (2015), Sarah Reitzes (2015), Zev Woodstock (2015), Aaron Chen (2016), Kayla S. Cummings (2016), Lucy Yang (2016), Travis Dillon (2019), Caleb Robelle (2019), Sydney Timmerman (2019), and Andrew Lin (2020). And congratulations to Travis Dillon (2019), who has won the 2022 AMS-MAA-SIAM Morgan Prize for Outstanding Research in Mathematics by an Undergraduate Student.

 

Group of students
Our 2019 Math Bio REU group!

Overview

The Department of Mathematics at Texas A&M will host an eight-week Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) from June 5 to July 28 in the summer of 2023. We will have programs in Algebraic Methods in Computational Biology, Algorithmic Algebraic Geometry, Number Theory, and Probability and Algebra. We will have up to 3 student participants for each program. We especially encourage women, members of under-represented groups, first-generation college students, and veterans to apply. Support for the program has been provided by the National Science Foundation through an REU grant.

 

Summer 2023 Programs

 •  Algebraic Methods in Computational Biology
 •  Algorithmic Algebraic Geometry
 •  Number Theory
 •  Probability and Algebra

Program Expectations

  • The REU is a full-time summer position. Students are expected to work on mathematics - research, writing, giving/attending presentations, and so on - approximately 40 hours every week.
  • Students will give bi-weekly short presentations (5-10 minutes) on what they learn and their research results during the program.
  • Students will write a report on their research. This will be approximately 5-10 pages long.
  • Students will make individual final 20-minute mini-symposium presentations on their research projects during the last week of the program.
  • Students will learn LaTeX for writing mathematical articles, reports, and making presentations.
  • Students may learn to use and program a computer algebra system such as MATLAB, Sage, or Mathematica.

Eligibility

Applicants should be highly motivated undergraduates who are comfortable with calculus, basic matrix manipulations, and elementary linear algebra. No special prior experience with mathematical software or computers is required. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents and must not have received their bachelors degree before the start of the summer program.

Stipend and Support

Participating students will be provided free on-campus housing, along with an anticipated stipend of $4400 for the 8-week program, plus subsidized travel to and from College Station.

Contact Information

Organizers: Jeffrey Kuan • J. Maurice Rojas • Anne Shiu • Matt Young

Results

• REU 2022 • REU 2021 • REU 2020 • REU 2019 • REU 2018 • REU 2017 • REU 2016 • REU 2015 • REU 2014 • REU 2013 • REU 2012 • REU 2011 • REU 2010 • REU 2009 • REU 2008 • REU 2007 • REU 2006

Pictures

2022 • 2021 • 2020 • 2018 • 2017 • 2016 • 2015 • 2014 • 2013

Application Instructions and Deadline

All application materials (including letters of recommendation) are due by February 19, 2023. All applications must be submitted through the link to nsfetap.org below.

https://www.nsfetap.org/award/581/opportunity/589

Questions?

Email: Jeremy Kubiak at jeremykubiak@tamu.edu

Applications and supporting materials should arrive by February 19, 2023 to ensure full consideration. Early applications are encouraged.