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An Introduction to REUs
January 14, 2016
An Introduction to REUs
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What I’ll be talking about
What is an REU?
What would you get out of it?
How do you apply for one?
An Introduction to REUs
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What I’ll be talking about
What is an REU?
What would you get out of it?
How do you apply for one?
An Introduction to REUs
![Page 4: An Introduction to REUsmath.ucr.edu/~costello/MathClubREU.pdf · An Introduction to REUs. Application Tips Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner! Apply to Many Programs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070906/5f77adbc63774b7b1847d629/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
What I’ll be talking about
What is an REU?
What would you get out of it?
How do you apply for one?
An Introduction to REUs
![Page 5: An Introduction to REUsmath.ucr.edu/~costello/MathClubREU.pdf · An Introduction to REUs. Application Tips Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner! Apply to Many Programs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070906/5f77adbc63774b7b1847d629/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
What is an REU?
R: RESEARCH
E: EXPERIENCES
for
U: UNDERGRADUATES
An Introduction to REUs
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What is an REU?
R: RESEARCH
E: EXPERIENCES
for
U: UNDERGRADUATES
An Introduction to REUs
![Page 7: An Introduction to REUsmath.ucr.edu/~costello/MathClubREU.pdf · An Introduction to REUs. Application Tips Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner! Apply to Many Programs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070906/5f77adbc63774b7b1847d629/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
What is an REU?
R: RESEARCH
E: EXPERIENCES
for
U: UNDERGRADUATES
An Introduction to REUs
![Page 8: An Introduction to REUsmath.ucr.edu/~costello/MathClubREU.pdf · An Introduction to REUs. Application Tips Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner! Apply to Many Programs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070906/5f77adbc63774b7b1847d629/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
What is an REU?
R: RESEARCH
E: EXPERIENCES
for
U: UNDERGRADUATES
An Introduction to REUs
![Page 9: An Introduction to REUsmath.ucr.edu/~costello/MathClubREU.pdf · An Introduction to REUs. Application Tips Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner! Apply to Many Programs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070906/5f77adbc63774b7b1847d629/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
What is an REU (slightly more detailed)
Full Time Summer Research Program (typically 8-10 weeks)
Held at sites across the country
Usually aimed at students finishing Junior/Sophomore years(not always; a few programs take people betweenundergrad/grad school)
Typically Work in a small group, mentored by faculty/gradstudents on a math research project
An Introduction to REUs
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What is an REU (slightly more detailed)
Full Time Summer Research Program (typically 8-10 weeks)
Held at sites across the country
Usually aimed at students finishing Junior/Sophomore years(not always; a few programs take people betweenundergrad/grad school)
Typically Work in a small group, mentored by faculty/gradstudents on a math research project
An Introduction to REUs
![Page 11: An Introduction to REUsmath.ucr.edu/~costello/MathClubREU.pdf · An Introduction to REUs. Application Tips Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner! Apply to Many Programs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070906/5f77adbc63774b7b1847d629/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
What is an REU (slightly more detailed)
Full Time Summer Research Program (typically 8-10 weeks)
Held at sites across the country
Usually aimed at students finishing Junior/Sophomore years(not always; a few programs take people betweenundergrad/grad school)
Typically Work in a small group, mentored by faculty/gradstudents on a math research project
An Introduction to REUs
![Page 12: An Introduction to REUsmath.ucr.edu/~costello/MathClubREU.pdf · An Introduction to REUs. Application Tips Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner! Apply to Many Programs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070906/5f77adbc63774b7b1847d629/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
What is an REU (slightly more detailed)
Full Time Summer Research Program (typically 8-10 weeks)
Held at sites across the country
Usually aimed at students finishing Junior/Sophomore years(not always; a few programs take people betweenundergrad/grad school)
Typically Work in a small group, mentored by faculty/gradstudents on a math research project
An Introduction to REUs
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What sorts of projects?
Varies widely from site to site
All Areas of Math – Programs aimed at Pure, Applied,Computational, Math Ed...
Scott Manifold (Summer 2013, UCLA): Resolution of GPSSatellites
Anthony Yasuda (Summer 2012, Chico State): ”ReactiveRimming Flow of Non-Newtonian Fluids”
Cal State San Bernardino REU 2016: Geometry and KnotTheory
An Introduction to REUs
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What sorts of projects?
Varies widely from site to site
All Areas of Math – Programs aimed at Pure, Applied,Computational, Math Ed...
Scott Manifold (Summer 2013, UCLA): Resolution of GPSSatellites
Anthony Yasuda (Summer 2012, Chico State): ”ReactiveRimming Flow of Non-Newtonian Fluids”
Cal State San Bernardino REU 2016: Geometry and KnotTheory
An Introduction to REUs
![Page 15: An Introduction to REUsmath.ucr.edu/~costello/MathClubREU.pdf · An Introduction to REUs. Application Tips Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner! Apply to Many Programs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070906/5f77adbc63774b7b1847d629/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
What sorts of projects?
Varies widely from site to site
All Areas of Math – Programs aimed at Pure, Applied,Computational, Math Ed...
Scott Manifold (Summer 2013, UCLA): Resolution of GPSSatellites
Anthony Yasuda (Summer 2012, Chico State): ”ReactiveRimming Flow of Non-Newtonian Fluids”
Cal State San Bernardino REU 2016: Geometry and KnotTheory
An Introduction to REUs
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What sorts of projects?
Varies widely from site to site
All Areas of Math – Programs aimed at Pure, Applied,Computational, Math Ed...
Scott Manifold (Summer 2013, UCLA): Resolution of GPSSatellites
Anthony Yasuda (Summer 2012, Chico State): ”ReactiveRimming Flow of Non-Newtonian Fluids”
Cal State San Bernardino REU 2016: Geometry and KnotTheory
An Introduction to REUs
![Page 17: An Introduction to REUsmath.ucr.edu/~costello/MathClubREU.pdf · An Introduction to REUs. Application Tips Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner! Apply to Many Programs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070906/5f77adbc63774b7b1847d629/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
What sorts of projects?
Varies widely from site to site
All Areas of Math – Programs aimed at Pure, Applied,Computational, Math Ed...
Scott Manifold (Summer 2013, UCLA): Resolution of GPSSatellites
Anthony Yasuda (Summer 2012, Chico State): ”ReactiveRimming Flow of Non-Newtonian Fluids”
Cal State San Bernardino REU 2016: Geometry and KnotTheory
An Introduction to REUs
![Page 18: An Introduction to REUsmath.ucr.edu/~costello/MathClubREU.pdf · An Introduction to REUs. Application Tips Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner! Apply to Many Programs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070906/5f77adbc63774b7b1847d629/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
What do I get out of it (Short Term)?
Spend summer working on fun problems.
Collaborate with other undergraduates with similar interests.
$$$$ (generally room, board, plus a stipend)
An Introduction to REUs
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What do I get out of it (Short Term)?
Spend summer working on fun problems.
Collaborate with other undergraduates with similar interests.
$$$$ (generally room, board, plus a stipend)
An Introduction to REUs
![Page 20: An Introduction to REUsmath.ucr.edu/~costello/MathClubREU.pdf · An Introduction to REUs. Application Tips Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner! Apply to Many Programs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070906/5f77adbc63774b7b1847d629/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
What do I get out of it (Short Term)?
Spend summer working on fun problems.
Collaborate with other undergraduates with similar interests.
$$$$ (generally room, board, plus a stipend)
An Introduction to REUs
![Page 21: An Introduction to REUsmath.ucr.edu/~costello/MathClubREU.pdf · An Introduction to REUs. Application Tips Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner! Apply to Many Programs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070906/5f77adbc63774b7b1847d629/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
What do I get out of it (Long Term)
The experience of working full-time on a (hard!) problem.
Looks good on Grad School Applications
(Maybe?) A publication
An Introduction to REUs
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What do I get out of it (Long Term)
The experience of working full-time on a (hard!) problem.
Looks good on Grad School Applications
(Maybe?) A publication
An Introduction to REUs
![Page 23: An Introduction to REUsmath.ucr.edu/~costello/MathClubREU.pdf · An Introduction to REUs. Application Tips Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner! Apply to Many Programs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070906/5f77adbc63774b7b1847d629/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
What do I get out of it (Long Term)
The experience of working full-time on a (hard!) problem.
Looks good on Grad School Applications
(Maybe?) A publication
An Introduction to REUs
![Page 24: An Introduction to REUsmath.ucr.edu/~costello/MathClubREU.pdf · An Introduction to REUs. Application Tips Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner! Apply to Many Programs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070906/5f77adbc63774b7b1847d629/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
How do I Find Programs?
Steve Butler maintains a massive list athttps://sites.google.com/site/mathreuprograms/
Additional links (including slides from today) atwww.math.ucr.edu/~costello/Summer.htm
Look at Dates of Programs – sometimes UCR’s late finish isan issue.
Also look at background (what courses they require), and ifthe problems look interesting.
An Introduction to REUs
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How do I Find Programs?
Steve Butler maintains a massive list athttps://sites.google.com/site/mathreuprograms/
Additional links (including slides from today) atwww.math.ucr.edu/~costello/Summer.htm
Look at Dates of Programs – sometimes UCR’s late finish isan issue.
Also look at background (what courses they require), and ifthe problems look interesting.
An Introduction to REUs
![Page 26: An Introduction to REUsmath.ucr.edu/~costello/MathClubREU.pdf · An Introduction to REUs. Application Tips Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner! Apply to Many Programs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070906/5f77adbc63774b7b1847d629/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
How do I Find Programs?
Steve Butler maintains a massive list athttps://sites.google.com/site/mathreuprograms/
Additional links (including slides from today) atwww.math.ucr.edu/~costello/Summer.htm
Look at Dates of Programs – sometimes UCR’s late finish isan issue.
Also look at background (what courses they require), and ifthe problems look interesting.
An Introduction to REUs
![Page 27: An Introduction to REUsmath.ucr.edu/~costello/MathClubREU.pdf · An Introduction to REUs. Application Tips Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner! Apply to Many Programs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070906/5f77adbc63774b7b1847d629/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
How do I Find Programs?
Steve Butler maintains a massive list athttps://sites.google.com/site/mathreuprograms/
Additional links (including slides from today) atwww.math.ucr.edu/~costello/Summer.htm
Look at Dates of Programs – sometimes UCR’s late finish isan issue.
Also look at background (what courses they require), and ifthe problems look interesting.
An Introduction to REUs
![Page 28: An Introduction to REUsmath.ucr.edu/~costello/MathClubREU.pdf · An Introduction to REUs. Application Tips Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner! Apply to Many Programs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070906/5f77adbc63774b7b1847d629/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
Application Tips
Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner!
Apply to Many Programs (applications usually free!)
If unsure about eligibility for a program, ask!
Most Programs Require 1-3 faculty letters – ask early
Some Programs (particularly NSF funded ones) requirecitizenship.
An Introduction to REUs
![Page 29: An Introduction to REUsmath.ucr.edu/~costello/MathClubREU.pdf · An Introduction to REUs. Application Tips Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner! Apply to Many Programs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070906/5f77adbc63774b7b1847d629/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
Application Tips
Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner!
Apply to Many Programs (applications usually free!)
If unsure about eligibility for a program, ask!
Most Programs Require 1-3 faculty letters – ask early
Some Programs (particularly NSF funded ones) requirecitizenship.
An Introduction to REUs
![Page 30: An Introduction to REUsmath.ucr.edu/~costello/MathClubREU.pdf · An Introduction to REUs. Application Tips Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner! Apply to Many Programs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070906/5f77adbc63774b7b1847d629/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
Application Tips
Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner!
Apply to Many Programs (applications usually free!)
If unsure about eligibility for a program, ask!
Most Programs Require 1-3 faculty letters – ask early
Some Programs (particularly NSF funded ones) requirecitizenship.
An Introduction to REUs
![Page 31: An Introduction to REUsmath.ucr.edu/~costello/MathClubREU.pdf · An Introduction to REUs. Application Tips Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner! Apply to Many Programs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070906/5f77adbc63774b7b1847d629/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
Application Tips
Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner!
Apply to Many Programs (applications usually free!)
If unsure about eligibility for a program, ask!
Most Programs Require 1-3 faculty letters – ask early
Some Programs (particularly NSF funded ones) requirecitizenship.
An Introduction to REUs
![Page 32: An Introduction to REUsmath.ucr.edu/~costello/MathClubREU.pdf · An Introduction to REUs. Application Tips Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner! Apply to Many Programs](https://reader035.vdocument.in/reader035/viewer/2022070906/5f77adbc63774b7b1847d629/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
Application Tips
Most Deadlines Late Feb-Early March. Some much sooner!
Apply to Many Programs (applications usually free!)
If unsure about eligibility for a program, ask!
Most Programs Require 1-3 faculty letters – ask early
Some Programs (particularly NSF funded ones) requirecitizenship.
An Introduction to REUs