MathILy-EST, a new early college REU!
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sarah-marie belcastro
Mar 27, 2019, 10:07:09 PM3/27/19
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Hello IBL-SIGMAA,
Here is news that is relevant to some of your students! MathILy-EST is a new NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) that is focused on beginning college students. As with all REUs, participants are each paid a stipend; unlike many REUs, food and housing are provided at MathILy-EST.
We ask that you think about your first-year students: Are there any who stand out as mathematically mature beyond their class level? Who have shown consistent creativity in inquiry-based learning classes? They might be the students we're looking for---please alert such students to this opportunity. (Please pass this announcement on to departmental colleagues who interact regularly with first-years!)
We're also looking for students whom you thought would be great for REUs but who didn't get into any. That's more likely to be true for second-year students. (...And if you have third-year students in that situation who are really organized, {MathILy, MathILy-Er} could still use a couple of PRiMEs...please suggest that such students check out http://mathily.org/staffpos.html for more information.)
A few more details...
Who: Exceptional first-year college students are invited to apply, with second-year and entering college students also considered for participation. We particularly seek applicants who are members of groups underrepresented in mathematics. Preference will be given to applicants who do not have prior research experience.
What: In 2019, the research topic will be the combinatorics of flat origami.
Where (to find out more): http://www.mathily.org/mathilyest/
Where (it will take place): Bryn Mawr College. MathILy-EST is co-sited with the residential intensive summer mathematics program MathILy (serious Mathematics Infused with Levity), a 5-week highly selective program of inquiry-based educational experiences for highly talented high-school students.
When (duration): mid-June to mid-August. (We're waiting on confirmation for exact arrival and departure dates.)
When (deadline): Applications are due April 17, 2019.
Why: Because students who are prepared for research should have the opportunity to do it.
--sarah-marie belcastro (PI on the NSF grant).
Here is news that is relevant to some of your students! MathILy-EST is a new NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) that is focused on beginning college students. As with all REUs, participants are each paid a stipend; unlike many REUs, food and housing are provided at MathILy-EST.
We ask that you think about your first-year students: Are there any who stand out as mathematically mature beyond their class level? Who have shown consistent creativity in inquiry-based learning classes? They might be the students we're looking for---please alert such students to this opportunity. (Please pass this announcement on to departmental colleagues who interact regularly with first-years!)
We're also looking for students whom you thought would be great for REUs but who didn't get into any. That's more likely to be true for second-year students. (...And if you have third-year students in that situation who are really organized, {MathILy, MathILy-Er} could still use a couple of PRiMEs...please suggest that such students check out http://mathily.org/staffpos.html for more information.)
A few more details...
Who: Exceptional first-year college students are invited to apply, with second-year and entering college students also considered for participation. We particularly seek applicants who are members of groups underrepresented in mathematics. Preference will be given to applicants who do not have prior research experience.
What: In 2019, the research topic will be the combinatorics of flat origami.
Where (to find out more): http://www.mathily.org/mathilyest/
Where (it will take place): Bryn Mawr College. MathILy-EST is co-sited with the residential intensive summer mathematics program MathILy (serious Mathematics Infused with Levity), a 5-week highly selective program of inquiry-based educational experiences for highly talented high-school students.
When (duration): mid-June to mid-August. (We're waiting on confirmation for exact arrival and departure dates.)
When (deadline): Applications are due April 17, 2019.
Why: Because students who are prepared for research should have the opportunity to do it.
--sarah-marie belcastro (PI on the NSF grant).
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