Department of Mathematics

Department of Mathematics


 

Internships

For information on student internships at the National Security Agency: http://www.nsa.gov/careers/students.cfm

For information on Undergraduate Internships at the University of Minnesota Supercomputing Institute: www.msi.umn.edu/general/Programs/uip


The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) realizes that the country's strong science and technology community provides a critical advantage in the development and implementation of counter-terrorist measures and other DHS objectives.  The DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program is intended for students interested in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied to the DHS mission.  This education program is intended to ensure a diverse and highly talented science and technology community to achieve the DHS mission and objectives.  Areas of study that are eligible include:  physical sciences, mathematical sciences, computer and information sciences, life sciences, social sciences, psychology, selected humanities, and engineering. 

For more information and application materials visit:
            DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program:  
http://www.orau.gov/dhsed
            Undergraduate Scholarships   http://www.orau.gov/dhsed/ugad2006.htm
            Graduate Fellowships:  http://www.orau.gov/dhsed/Grad2006.htm



Summer Programs


Texas Tech University - Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Program (Summer 2006)

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics will host an REU undergraduate research program in computation and
control of biological and biologically inspired systems.

The Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics

Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS):  Exceptional undergraduate students of mathematics, engineering,
computer science, and physical and life science disciplines can get information on this unique summer program at the
following website:  http://www.ipam.ucla.edu/programs

NSF-Sponsored Research Experiences for Undergraduates at Grand Valley State University

During the summer of 2006, eight students from around the country will come to western Michigan to participate in research
projects in geometry and topology, the geometry of the Hausdorff metric, optimization, wavelets, and applications of mathematics.
For details, visit the following website:  http://www.gvsu.edu/mathreu

Hong Kong Baptist University/Colorado School of Mines - NSF Research Experiences

Ten outstanding undergraduate students will spend eight weeks in Hong Kong working on research projects focusing on
numerical analysis and scientific computing with applications in applied science and engineering.
For details, visit the following website:  http://www.mines.edu/reu-mcs

Summer Program for Women in Mathematics at George Washington University

SPWM 2006 is a five-week intensive program for mathematically talented undergraduate women who are completing their junior
year and may be contemplating graduate study in mathematical sciences.
For details, visit the following website:  http://www.gwu.edu/~spwm

Carleton College and St. Olaf College Summer Mathematics Program for Undergraduate Women

This program is for first- or second-year women students who would benefit from a demanding, invigorating month-long exposure to mathematics.  For details, visit the following website:  http://www.mathcs.carleton.edu/smp

IMMERSE - University of Nebraska

An NSF-funded research and mentoring experience in algebra and analysis for beginning graduate students in mathematics.
For details, visit the following website:  www.math.unl.edu/programs/mctp/immerse.shtml

Undergraduate Summer Program:

For a list of exciting opportunities for undergraduate research experience, try the following link. http://www.ams.org/employment/reu.html


Other Programs

The Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IPAM) Semester Programs

Cells and Materials:  At the Interface between Mathematics, Biology and Engineering
Securing Cyberspace:  Application and Foundations of Cryptography and Computer Security
Random Shapes

 

 

Department of Mathematics
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5248 USA
(269) 387-4510 | (269) 387-4530 Fax
MATH-DEPT@WMICH.EDU