The UVa Department of Mathematics is organizing a summer research experience for students interested in Number Theory, Representation Theory in 2023. The Topology REU will take 2023 off and will return in 2024. We seek a diverse group of approximately 10-16 participants selected from a nationwide search. We expect to select approximately half the participants from the mid-Atlantic region, and particularly encourage applications from all colleges and universities in Virginia and neighboring states. Most of the participants will be US citizens or permanent residents who are presently enrolled in a US undergraduate institution or high school. In the past, we have offered openings to high school students who are adequately prepared for the program. All supported participants will receive a $5750 stipend. Participants will also receive free accommodations in on-grounds furnished apartments. The program will consist of research mentorship, mini-courses, a weekly colloquium series, and professional development activities. Research projects shall be offered in the following fields: (a) Number Theory and Representation Theory (b) Topology (note: This program will not run in 2023) Participants will work in small groups on level-appropriate research projects. The projects shall range from entry level undergraduate research through beginning graduate level work. This program is possible thanks to generous funding from the NSF (notably an NSF REU grant and the UVa NSF Research Training Grant (RTG) in Geometry and Topology), the NSA, the Templeton World Charity Foundation, and private donors. Selection for the program will be based on mathematical enthusiasm and potential as demonstrated in the applicant’s personal statement, letters of recommendation, and academic transcripts. Additional factors such as access to prior academic opportunity, geographic proximity to UVa, and membership in a group underrepresented in mathematics will be considered. Management Team. The program will be managed by UVa mathematics professors Thomas Koberda (Topology), Nick Kuhn (Topology), and Ken Ono (Number Theory and Representation Theory). |