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DIMACS and the Rutgers University Mathematics Department invites applications for a NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. DIMACS was founded as one of 24 Science and Technology Centers funded by the NSF. It is located at Rutgers University, and is a joint project of Rutgers, Princeton, AT&T Laboratories, Bell Laboratories, Telcordia Technologies, and the NEC Research Institute. DIMACS has over 150 permanent members in mathematics, computer science, and operations research, and hosts many distinguished visitors each year.
For details of the The Math Department REU homepage see http://math.rutgers.edu/~reu/.
The DIMACS and Math Department programs are sharing application procedures and each application will be considered by both departments.
The program begins with eight weeks of intensive work during the summer of 2005; students are strongly encouraged to continue their projects during the academic year 2005-2006. We expect DIMACS will select ten undergraduates to participate and the Math Department will select approximately five to ten students (depending on availability of funds) for their program. Participants will have a DIMACS or Math Department faculty member as a supervisor. Topics will be posted on the DIMACS proposed projects page and the Math Department proposed projects page as mentors become available
A stipend of approximately $3,200 will be provided (depending on choice of housing options) as well as travel (up to $400 with additional funds available on a case by case basis) and housing (Note: the travel funds are offered by the DIMACS programs, The Math department may not offer travel support in their program). This program requires eight weeks of intense effort and on-site participation. Students should not commit to other activities (e.g., courses) during the REU program.
DIMACS is also offering an exchange program between DIMACS and our sister site DIMATIA at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. Click here for more information.
Applicants should be undergraduates with a major in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a closely related field. They should be current juniors (graduating in 2006), although sophomores with exceptionally strong backgrounds will be considered. In exceptional circumstance, seniors will be allowed into the program if they will not have graduated by the time the program begins. Preference will be given to students who will continue their research projects during the academic year, under the direction of either their supervisor or a faculty member from their home institution. Under NSF rules, only U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible to receive stipends, housing and travel support. Women, minorities, and disabled students are encouraged to apply.
For a plaintext copy of this announcement, list of supervisors and projects, and an application, send an email message to reu@dimacs.rutgers.edu or write to:
Index of REU program
DIMACS Home Page