MSRI-UP 2008

Prerequisites: Participating students should have already taken the Calculus sequence and a course in Linear Algebra. A course in numerical analysis would be helpful. For maximum benefit, it would be useful if the students have taken a course in physics, chemistry or biology.

Overview of the summer program:
The MSRI-UP summer program is designed for undergraduate students who have completed two years of university-level mathematics courses and would like to conduct research in the mathematical sciences.

During the summer, each of the 18 student participants will:

participate in the mathematics research program under the direction of Dr. Moll
complete a research project done in collaboration with other MSRI-UP students
give a presentation and write a technical report on his/her research project
attend a series of colloquium talks given by leading researches in their field
attend workshops aimed at developing skills and techniques needed for research careers in the mathematical sciences; and
learn techniques that will maximize a student's likelihood of admissions to graduate programs as well as the likelihood of winning fellowships

After the summer, each student will:

have an opportunity to attend a national mathematics or science conference where students will present their research
be part of a network of mentors that will provide continuous advice in the long term as the student makes progress in his/her studies
be contacted regarding future research opportunities