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| Research Experiences for Undergraduates - Summer 2006 |
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DIMACS, the Rutgers University Mathematics Department, and the Stevens Institute of Technology/Darmstadt Technical University 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 250 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/.
For details of the Stevens Institute of Technology/Darmstadt Technical University REU homepage see http://www.cs.stevens.edu/DarmstadtIRES/.
There is one application for all of these programs so an applicant can apply simultaneously for all the programs in which he/she is interested.
The program begins with eight weeks of intensive work during the summer of 2006; students are strongly encouraged to continue their projects during the academic year 2006-2007. We expect DIMACS will select ten undergraduates to participate, the Math Department will select approximately five to ten students (depending on availability of funds) for their program, and the Stevens Institute/Darmstadt Technical University will select two to four students (depending on availability of funds) for their program. Participants will have a DIMACS, Math Department or Stevens Institute of Technology/Darmstadt Technical University faculty member as a supervisor. Topics will be posted on the DIMACS proposed projects page, the Math Department proposed projects page (not yet available) and the Stevens Institute of Technology/Darmstadt Technical University 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 (the DIMACS program will cover 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 and Stevens Institute of Technology/Darmstadt Technical University 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 2007), 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