University of Chicago, Math/PSD

Program ID: 63-REU [#1393]
Program Title: The University of Chicago Mathematics Summer Program
Program Type: Undergraduate program
Program Location: Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States [map] sort by distance
Subject Area: Mathematics
Application Deadline: 2023/02/10 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2022/12/19, finished 2023/08/12)
Program Description:   URMs  

*** this program has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

This is a call for applicants to the University of Chicago Mathematics summer program. The Chicago REU has been in operation since 2000, but before 2015 it was limited to University of Chicago participants. It has since been open to broader participation. It has served as a springboard for current graduate students at virtually all of the top departments of mathematics in the United States.

The program has funding for 2023, from NSA, but with none for international students. However, applications from both domestic and international students based in the U.S. are very welcome, and acceptance will be on a need blind basis.

The REU is run by University of Chicago faculty members. Participants are closely mentored by University of Chicago graduate students and faculty. The program is focused on exposing participants to a broad swathe of advanced mathematics through informal faculty taught courses. Typical topics each year include geometry, topology, number theory, probability, analysis, and logic.

The program is not focused on original undergraduate research per se, but all participants must write a paper on a topic chosen by them, in consultation with their mentors and faculty. Topics are frequently inspired by courses, but that is not required. The papers are usually expository, often on highly advanced topics, but they can be original research or a blend of exposition and research. They must be substantial. Papers from previous years are posted on the past years' web sites, and these are very frequently referred to, as searches for their topics will reveal.

While no previous knowledge or study in the areas taught is required, previous experience in proof-based courses is essential. There is also an apprentice program aimed at those with less mathematical experience. It is focused on discrete mathematics and is closely tied to an apprentice course. It lasts five weeks, but participants may stay the full eight weeks. Its participants are typically outstanding first or second year students who have not been in advanced mathematics courses.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
And anything else requested in the program description.

Further Info:
http://math.uchicago.edu/~may/REU2023/
email address
 
Department of Mathematics
University of Chicago
5734 S. University Avenue