University of Minnesota Twin Cities, School of Mathematics
Program ID:
UMN-UMNDS [#1838]
Program Title:
2026 UMN summer workshop on Mathematics of Data Science
Program Type:
Undergraduate program
Program Location:
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States of America
Subject Area:
Mathematics of Data Science
Appl Deadline:
2026/02/16 23:59:59 (posted 2025/12/01, listed until 2026/06/01)
Program Description:
program Description
In this two-week summer school for advanced undergraduate students, participants will be introduced to the mathematics underlying selected fundamental algorithms in data science, with a focus on methods of unsupervised learning for embedding and clustering data. Students will learn topics from high-dimensional probability, random matrix theory, graph theory, optimal transport, and spectral theory, among others. The material is geared toward students considering graduate study in the mathematics of data science. The program will be held from July 20th through August 1st.
Financial support in the form of reimbursement of travel and living expenses will be provided to facilitate students' participation. To apply, please submit the following documents:
- Brief CV or resume. (A list of publications is not necessary.)
- Statement of Interest (1-2 pages).
- Reference letter from your advisor or professor.
- Transcript listing all relevant course information. (An unofficial transcript is sufficient.)
Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Interest in the Program
- List of Math Courses Taken or Transcript
- Reference letter (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
- And anything else requested in the program description.
Further Info:
School of Mathematics
College of Science and Engineering
127 Vincent Hall
206 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
College of Science and Engineering
127 Vincent Hall
206 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455