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Research Experience for Undergraduates
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:
"I'm more likely to pursue a career in mathematics."
"It was one of the most interesting and most fun summers I have
ever had . . . This REU was conducive to thought, creativity and play
- which is an excellent combination.'' (This student's paper
was
recently
accepted for publication in a mathematics research journal.)
"I would come back anytime!!!"
"This experience convinced me that I will definitely follow a career
in research mathematics. This was a tremendously great experience.
I cannot imagine a better way for a mathematics undergraduate
to spend
a summer. The program was excellently run and the advisors did
a great job of advising us . . . I hope others get the chance to do
an REU
in math here at Hope College."
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.
You may log back in to the application website at a later time and make
changes or complete your submission. We prefer information uploaded directly to the
application website in electronic form, but documents can also be sent by e-mail
to mathreu@hope.edu or in hard copy to the address below.
Mathematics REU
Mathematics Department
Hope College
Holland, MI 49423
FAX: (616) 395-7123
Application deadline is February 29, 2008.
Any questions: Tim Pennings
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