This is an archive of the 2023 REU announcement. Please click here for the latest information.

Introduction

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

This program will involve some data-driven projects to model real-life applications. Other projects will employ computer algebra systems to simulate sophisticated mathematical concepts and help understand theoretical mathematics problems.

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.

Eligibility

Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Stipends

A stipend of $4,800 is provided along with housing and travel support.

Research projects for Summer 2023

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• Project 1: Area difference under complex analytic mappings (Mentor: Mehmet Celik)
• Project 2: Graph based quantum error-correcting codes (Mentor Padmapani Seneviratne)
• Project 3: Stability, boundedness & applications of differential equations (Mentor: Tingxiu Wang)

Throughout the eight-week program, the student participants will learn and investigate open problems in theoretical and applied mathematics and 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 and 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.

Summary of REU Activities

The eight-week program will include:

1. An orientation
2. Introduction to computer algebra systems and LaTex
3. Collaboration on a research project with faculty members and other REU students
4. Weekly guest speakers from academia and industry
5. Roundtable discussions
6. A field trip to a research institution
7. Written project reports
8. Final presentation
9. Social activities

Click here for a list of past results and achievements.

Program Dates

• June 4 - July 29, 2023

Place

• East Texas A&M University Campus, Commerce, TX, 75428
• Department Website: tamuc.edu/math

Contact for More Information

Dr. Padmapani Seneviratne

Email: padmapani.seneviratne@tamuc.edu

This REU is supported by the NSF under grant DMS-2243991.