An REU program "Modern topics in pure and applied mathematics" is held at the University of Maryland in Summers 2022, 2023, and 2024. The REU information is found on the website: https://www.math.umd.edu/~mariakc/REU.html The following three projects will be offered in the Summer of 2023: Project 1. Cluster algebras and poly logarithm relations: https://www.math.umd.edu/~mariakc/REU2023Zickert.html Faculty leader: Prof. C. Zickert: https://www.math.umd.edu/~zickert/ Project 2. Geometric measure theory in optimal transport, geometric flows, and minimal surfaces: https://www.math.umd.edu/~mariakc/REU2023deRosa.html Faculty leader: Prof. A. De Rosa: https://sites.google.com/view/antonioderosa/home?pli=1 Project 3. Data-driven methods and model reduction for the study of rare events in stochastic systems: https://www.math.umd.edu/~mariakc/REU2023Cameron.html Faculty leader: Prof. M. Cameron: https://www.math.umd.edu/~mariakc/ Application includes: • Personal statement indicating the student’s interests and career goals (upload it to "Cover Letter") • Resume (upload it to Curriculum Vitae) • Academic transcript • Two letters of recommendation Please indicate in your personal statement in which project, 1, 2, or 3, you are interested. |