REU Program in Algebra and Discrete Mathematics at Auburn University
The Auburn University REU Program in Discrete Mathematics and Algebra resumes after a 5 year hiatus. Please see the 2005 REU Program Site
Announcement from the 2000 REU
Sponsored by the National
Science Foundation
Dates of program: June 12 - August 4, 2000
Application deadline: Postmarked by March 31, 2000
The Program
After two weeks of intensive introduction to a selection of open problems
and problem areas, participants will break into groups working on problems
in different areas (although anyone may work on anything, and it may well
happen that a participant will belong to two or more of the specializing
groups). Participants will be asked to make short presentations, in daily
seminars and problem sessions, of background literature and of progress
made, or of obstacles encountered. At the end of the program each group
will be asked to prepare a written summary and an oral presentation of
the summer's endeavors. Participants are asked and will be encouraged to
maintain contact with the project directors for program evaluation, for
further research, and concerning publication of publishable results.
Some Discrete Mathematics problems will require the use of Computer
Algebra. For work in Computer Algebra, participants will be trained in
Maple and Magma. It is preferable, but not required, that participants
have some background in Abstract Algebra.
Stipend
Participants will receive a stipend of $3,000, and will have the option
of living on campus with housing paid for or of receiving a housing allowance
of $670. Travel and food are left to the participants' devices.
How to apply
Have college transcripts and at least two letters of recommendation
sent to
Professor Overtoun Jenda
Department of Discrete and Statistical
Sciences 120 Mathematics AnnexAuburn
University Alabama 36849-5307
Also, please write a letter addressed to Professor Jenda, describing
your own mathematical background and interests: what you liked in high
school or in college, what you didn't like, and/or what you have wondered
about. You may include speculation on your career goals, if any.
Deadline for application completion: Postmarked by March 31, 2000. Acceptance
decisions and offers will be made around April 15.
Direct inquiries to Professor
Peter Johnson, at the address above or at
johnspd@mail.auburn.edu