This page gives information concerning the Hope College Mathematics Research Experiences for Undergraduates program supported by the National Science Foundation. A list of other REU sites can be found on the NSF-REU page.

Hope College will conduct a Mathematics REU program from June 2, 2008 through July 25, 2008.

Participants will receive a stipend of $3,200 for the eight week program. Free apartment-style housing will be provided. Funds for travel and books/supplies are also available.

The Hope campus has almost 200 undergraduate students from Hope College and other colleges and universities doing research in the natural sciences and mathematics during the summer. There are substantial recreational opportunities, with the west Michigan beaches nearby. Joint social events will be planned with students in concurrent REU programs in physics, computer science, biology, and chemistry.

Our past experience has shown that students find summer research experiences to be both valuable and enjoyable. Many have written papers based on their results and given talks at professional meetings. Student comments from a previous summer include:

Please read about research projects: Project Descriptions.

Undergraduate students from any college or university are invited to apply for research positions. Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Application Process:

Please, follow this link in order to complete an online application consisting of

• contact information and academic background,
• a statement of interest (details on the application website),
• an academic transcript,
• the name and contact information of a faculty member who will write a letter of recommendation on your behalf.

Mathematics REU
Mathematics Department
Hope College
Holland, MI 49423 
FAX: (616) 395-7123

Application deadline is February 29, 2008.

Any questions: Tim Pennings