Student Research in Mathematics || Research Experiences for Undergraduates || Other Resources || Student Research at Wellesley One way to explore mathematics more deeply is to experience real mathematical research. You can learn some mathematics outside the classroom and get a sense of what it’s like to be a mathematician. The chance to focus on a single—previously unsolved—problem is exciting, challenging, rewarding and quite different from the experience of learning within a course. We especially recommend a research experience for those students considering graduate school in mathematics. In recent years several students have done mathematical research here at Wellesley College. Some sample student projects include circle packing and discrete analytic functions, a comprehensive study of discrete isothermic surfaces in 3-space, a mathematical model of tumor growth, and financial derivatives: options and markets. A student and professor doing research in the summer. Wellesley College students can apply for a stipend through the Science Center. In addition, some students are funded through a faculty member’s Brachman Hoffman small grant. Research during the Summer of 2005 Four students spent the Summer 2005 doing mathematics research here at Wellesley College, while four others attended NSF REU programs at other sites (including one international student funded by Wellesley College). Another student attended the George Washington University Summer Program for Women in Mathematics.We also recommend The Carleton College Summer Mathematics Program for Women for students who are not quite ready for research but are ready for math immersion. Back to top Research Experiences for Undergraduates Here is a list of Summer 2005 REUs in Mathematics and Statistics from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Information about 2007 programs is not yet available, but these links can still help you get a feel for the types of programs that are offered. Check these links in the upcoming months for updated information. Rutgers/DIMACS Clemson University University of Minnesota, Duluth Williams College Texas A&M University University of Tennessee Oregon State University Valparaiso University Canisius College Cornell University Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology University of Notre Dame Louisiana State University Tulane University Worcester Polytechnic Institute California State University, San Bernardino Hope College University of Akron Mt. Holyoke College Florida State University Iowa State University James Madison University Lafayette College California Polytechnic State University Grand Valley State University SUNY Potsdam/Clarkson University University of Nebraska, Lincoln Central Michigan University California State University, Chico Wabash College Rice University Mississippi State University Pennsylvania State University, Erie University of Washington Back to top Other Resources If you think you would like a summer internship or research experience in mathematics, here are some helpful links. Information about Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) from the Mathematical Association of America (MAA): Research Opportunities Is an REU for you? REU Programs for recent years Other Resources From the American Mathematical Society (AMS): Internship and Co-op Opportunities Back to top

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Maintained by: Professor Alexia Sontag
Date Created: June 2005
Date Updated: August 30, 2006
Date Expires: August 2007