SUMMER 2024 DRUMS (REU) at NCSU

SUMMER 2024 DRUMS (REU)
Directed Research for Undergrads in Mathematics and Statistics

The Mathematics and Statistics Departments of North Carolina State University invite qualified applicants for a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program that pairs mathematics and statistics students for interdisciplinary summer research projects. Proposed projects span applications in disease modeling, deep learning, image segmentation, cell structure modeling, and clinical trials; using tools from linear algebra, partial differential equations, probability, sensitivity analysis, parameter inference, optimization, and machine learning. In addition to the technical aspects of the program, students also learn auxiliary skills including mathematical programming, technical writing, applying for graduate school, and preparing scientific presentations.

For the DRUMS program, 20 students will work at NCSU for 10 weeks during the 2024 summer and the fall semester. Formal summer activities will be from May 28th – Aug 2nd. The work during the fall semester will be conducted online. The time commitment for this part of the program will be approximately 5 hours per week including a 1h weekly remote meeting. We encourage students of all backgrounds to apply. This includes students who might have nontraditional mathematical and/or statistical training, or who are just beginning their mathematical studies.

Students will need to submit a curriculum vitae/resume, a transcript (unofficial is fine), and two reference letters. In addition, students should submit a one-page personal statement. One letter should list a
local faculty member who is willing to serve as a mentor for the fall semester. The personal statement should include the reason(s) why you wish to participate in the DRUMS REU at NCSU. Due to restrictions from NSF and NSA, our program is restricted to US citizens and permanent residents, and participants must be undergraduate students at the time of participation.

Students will receive a stipend in the amount of $7,000 for the 10 weeks, housing, and travel support up to $600 per student to cover transport to and from NCSU.

Application Deadline: The review of applications begins February 15 and will continue until all slots are filled. Please apply at mathprograms (www.mathprograms.com).

Contact Information DRUMS REU (https://drums.wordpress.ncsu.edu/)

• Mette Olufsen (msolufse@ncsu.edu) ~ Professor of Mathematics,  North Carolina State University
• Brian Reich (brian_reich@ncsu.edu) ~ Distinguished Professor of Statistics, North Carolina State University