This page gives information about Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Mathematics and Statistics at Hope College. Many of our undergraduate research positions are supported by an REU site grant from the National Science Foundation. A list of other REU sites can be found on the NSF-REU page.

The Hope College Mathematics Department will conduct a undergraduate research program in Summer 2012. A complete list of research projects offered is posted at http://sharp.hope.edu. The projects will run from June 4 to July 27, 2012.

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 many 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:

Undergraduate students from any college or university are invited to apply for research positions. Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applications are especially encouraged from members of minority groups.

Application Process:

Application materials are accepted electronically through the SHARP system at http://sharp.hope.edu. As described there, a complete application will consist of

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

Application deadline: February 24, 2012.

For additional information, contact the mathematics REU program director:

Prof. Tim Pennings at 616.395.7531 (pennings@hope.edu)

Note: For students interested in Professor Nathan Tintle's ongoing programs in statistical genetics, he has moved to Dordt College. Here is the website for his research program.