Are you an undergrad interested in doing some research in probability?

We are looking for students with solid mathematical footing, familiarity and strong interest in probability, who would like to experience research in probability. No prior research experience is required.

Our REU specializes in research experience in Markov Chains and related topics, both theoretical and applied (more theoretical, though).  

We are a new (2018) and small (we like “selective”) program, run by a team consisting one faculty member assisted by grad students or postdocs. We usually work with a small group of eight students for eight weeks. Students are split into teams that work on several different research projects in parallel, as well as other smaller usually more applied mini-projects involving coding.  We make a big effort trying to select projects that are interesting, suitable, meaningful and match the students’ interests and backgrounds. We aim for scientific publication.

Other mathematical activities include lectures on various topics, both by staff and guest lecturers, riddle session, “journal and/or book club” where we discuss some mathematical papers or books. We also create notes on topics we cover, as part of working on scientific writing skills.

Some not-only-math-related fun guaranteed: we go on hikes, we take coffee breaks to together, student-centered social hour.

In 2019, the camp will run at UConn’s Storrs campus, from Monday 06/03 through  Friday 07/26. Student participants will receive stipends and housing for the duration of the program. Limited travel support, including for post-REU conference participation will be available. 

We are generously funded by a grant from the NSA’s Mathematical Sciences Program and have received support from the math department and UConn.  Overleaf sponsored us in 2018. We were also featured in the overleaf blog.

• Questions? Contact us.

• Ready?  Apply on our mathprograms.org page by March 8, 2019.

Hope to see you in the summer!