Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)

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Introduction

The REU in Theoretical and Application Driven Mathematics (TADM) at East Texas A&M University aims to develop a well-rounded, globally competitive STEM workforce by recruiting twelve undergraduate students each year in an eight-week summer research experience.

The focus will be on providing a research setting that provokes stimulating, creative, application-driven research that motivates undergraduate students to research in Mathematics. The project topics will vary each year based on faculty availability.

Description

The Department of Mathematics at East Texas A&M University will recruit 12 undergraduate students for the Theoretical and Application Driven Mathematics (TADM) REU program. TADM-REU program is supported by the National Science Foundation under the grant DMS-2243991.

During the 2024 REU program, the student participants will learn and investigate open problems in coding theory, complex analysis, vector fields to image analysis and machine learning, and mathematical biology. They will work in a collaborative research environment under the supervision of faculty mentors. Each week specific time is incorporated into the schedule for professional development, including hosting external visitors from academic institutions and industry, preparing for graduate school, discussing internships, and employment opportunities at the end of the program. Students will disseminate their research findings through poster and oral presentations and written reports and submit their manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Summer 2024 Research projects

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Project 1. Coding Theory: “Graph based quantum error-correcting codes” (Mentor: Padmapani Seneviratne)
Project 2. Complex Analysis: “The excess area between images of domains under analytic mappings” (Mentor: Mehmet Celik)
Project 3. Machine Learning: “Correlation between vector field features embedded into modified by operators and original images” (Mentor: Nikolay M. Sirakov)
Project 4. Mathematical Biology: “Estimating the damage due to reperfusion caused by Ischaemia via a mathematical model” (Mentor: Aditi Ghosh)

Eligibility

Participants must be United States citizens or permanent residents who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program.

We strongly encourage members of traditionally underserved groups in STEM fields, including women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities in research, first generation college students, and veterans to apply.

Program Dates and Format

Monday, June 10, 2024 – Friday, August 2, 2024, in-person at the Texas A&M University – Commerce campus, Commerce, Texas, 75428.

Funding

Participants will receive a stipend of $4800, On-campus lodging, and travel support to and from Commerce, TX.

To Apply

https://www.mathprograms.org/db/programs/1585

Application Materials Required

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application

Letter of interest
Unofficial Transcripts
Ranking of 2024 projects, from highest to lowest, in which you would like to participate.
One reference letter.

For further Information, contact: padmapani.seneviratne@tamuc.edu