Duke University, Department of Mathematics

*** this program has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
program Description
Graduate Research Opportunities for Women (GROW) 2022 is a conference for women and non-binary undergraduate students at U.S. colleges and universities who may be interested in pursuing a graduate degree in the mathematical sciences.
When and where is GROW 2022?
The conference takes place Friday October 21 - Sunday October 23 at Duke University in Durham, NC.
Participants will arrive Friday afternoon and depart Sunday afternoon. Formal activities will begin Friday evening and end Sunday at midday.
What is the cost of participation?
The conference is FREE for all accepted participants. We will reimburse travel expenses and provide accommodation and meals.
What will the conference include?
Plenary speaker Hee Oh, Yale University
Featured lectures:
Emille D. Lawrence, University of San Francisco
Laure Flapan, Michigan State University
Anna Haensch, Tufts University
Autumn Kent, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Robin Wilson, Cal Poly Pomona University
Panel discussions on graduate studies and research in mathematics:
How to apply to graduate school: nuts and bolts with grad directors
From Day 1 to PhD: student and mentor perspectives
Exploring a research landscape: what it’s like to live a research life
Life with a PhD: the very many ways we can use our quantitative skills
Celebratory dinner
Small group conversation and networking
Opportunities for mentoring by graduate students and faculty
Who can apply?
Are you a woman (cis-gendered, transgendered, or woman-identified) or nonbinary individual?
Are you currently an undergraduate at a U.S. college or university?
Are you thinking about graduate school in the mathematical sciences?
Do you want to know more about graduate school?
Do you want advice on preparing yourself for graduate school?
Do you want to know more about mathematical careers in academia?
To apply, complete the MathPrograms.org application and submit the following:
One (1) letter of recommendation
A copy of an unofficial undergraduate transcript
We welcome applications now, and all applications received by August 1 will receive full consideration. We will continue to accept applications until September 1. Accepted applicants will be notified by September 15.
For questions, please contact grow@math.duke.edu.
Conference website: https://sites.duke.edu/grow2022/.
Organizers: Our lead organizer is Shira Viel and our scientific coordinator is Lillian Pierce. Our local organizing committee includes Paul Bendich, Dorothy Buck, Xiuyuan Cheng, Veronica Ciocanel, Nick Cook, Adam Levine, Jianfeng Lu, Colleen Robles, and Marc Ryser.
GROW is made possible by the Office of the Provost-Duke University, Trinity College of Arts and Sciences-Duke University, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Mathematics-Duke University in cooperation with the Association for Women in Mathematics.
Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Unofficial Transcript
- Reference letter (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
Further Info:
Department of Mathematics
120 Science Drive
117 Physics Building
Campus Box 90320
Durham, NC 27708-0320