Clarkson University and SUNY Potsdam Mathematics Departments Undergraduate Research Experience Summer 2008

Clarkson University and SUNY Potsdam Mathematics Departments Undergraduate Research Experience Summer 2008 with funding from the National Security Agency and the National Science Foundation

Send Applications to:
Dr. Joel Foisy
REU Program
Department of Mathematics
SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, NY 13676

Phone: 315-267-2084
Fax: 315-267-2806
E-mail: foisyjs@potsdam.edu
Application Form
Faculty Reference Form

Applications are sought from undergraduates interested in spending their summer participating in mathematics research projects. Topics to be explored include:

Students will work in groups of three or four with a faculty adviser from SUNY Potsdam or Clarkson University. The program will tentatively run for eight weeks starting June 2 - July 25, 2008. Participants will receive a $3,300.00 stipend plus free housing in an on-campus apartment. Up to $250 is available for travel expenses in getting to Potsdam. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

Student must be full-time undergraduate students as of September 2008. Applicants should have completed the calculus sequence, linear algebra and at least one more upper-level undergraduate course.

The program will be conducted on the campus of SUNY College at Potsdam, with the resources of nearby Clarkson University also available. SUNY Potsdam is widely known for its undergraduate mathematics program, and Clarkson University has an international reputation for scientific research.

To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be received by February 22, 2008. Electronic applications will not be accepted, unless the applicant is overseas. Interested applicants should submit a letter of intent (1-2 typed pages) and a transcript (unofficial is OK) along with their application and (2) reference forms.

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For more information contact Joel Foisy at the address listed above.

We strongly encourage applications from minorities, women, and people with disabilities.