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.

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.