The 2008 REU Program in Discrete Mathematics and Algebra at Auburn University
The Auburn University REU in Discrete Mathematics and Algebra welcomes applications for the Summer of 2008.
Sponsored by the National Science Foundation
Dates of program: June 1 - July 25, 2008
Application deadline: Applications completed by March 31, 2008 will receive priority consideration
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.
Sample Problems and Problem Areas
Stipend
Participants will receive a stipend of $3,600 and will live on campus with housing paid. 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
Peter Johnson
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Auburn University
Alabama 36849-5310
Also, please write a letter addressed to Professor Johnson, 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: Applications completed by March 31, 2008 will receive priority consideration. Acceptance
decisions and offers will be made by April 15.
Direct inquiries should be sent via email to Professor Johnson at
johnspd@auburn.edu or to Professor Overtoun Jenda at jendaov@auburn.edu
Housing and Transportation
Participants will live on campus in Draughon Extension. You can view the apartment building on the
Interactive Campus Map by selecting
Draughon Extension (not Draughon Village) and then clicking on the bulding.
We recommend that participants from long distance arrive via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. There is a limousine/bus service,
Express 85, that will take you from the
airport to Auburn University.
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