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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 running from June 7 through July 30, 2010.

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:

"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."

Descriptions of the 2010 mathematics REU projects can be found by going to http://sharp.hope.edu/, following the link to "Complete List of Projects", and then clicking on "Department(s)" to sort by department. Some projects have multiple departments listed. Those that list "Mathematics" as the only department are the projects led by mathematics faculty members and eligible for Mathematics REU funding.

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:

Online applications will be accepted starting December 20, 2009 at the following link: http://sharp.hope.edu/. A complete application will consist 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.

For additional information, please, contact the mathematics REU program director:

Prof. Tim Pennings at (616) 395-7531. (pennings@hope.edu)

Application deadline: February 26, 2010.