Mathematics
Arizona State University Summer Program in Mathematical and Theoretical Biology (MTBI)
http://mtbi.asu.edu/summer-program
This intensive eight-week summer research experience for undergraduates in Tempe, Arizona prepares promising young scientists interested in working at the interface of mathematics, statistics and the natural and social sciences for the rigors of graduate studies. Participants receive intensive instruction in dynamical systems, stochastic processes, computational methods and modeling delivered by top scientists and special guest lecturers and colloquia speakers.
Host Institution(s)
Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ)
Citizenship Requirements
International students are accepted.
Eligibility
Completed sophomore or junior year, majoring in math, biology, or related fields and have had at least one year of calculus; Latinos, Native Americans and African Americans are strongly encouraged to apply.
The George Washington University Summer Program for Women in Mathematics (SPWM)
http://www.gwu.edu/~spwm/index.html
SPWM is a 5-week program for 16 outstanding undergraduate women majoring in mathematical disciplines who have completed their junior year and are considering graduate study in the mathematical sciences. Goals of the program are to communicate an enthusiasm for mathematics, to develop research skills, to cultivate mathematical self-confidence and independence, and to promote success in graduate school. We bring the participants into contact with successful women mathematicians in academia, industry, and government. We aim to provide the students with a broad exposure to mathematical culture, illustrating the beauty and attraction of mathematics, the tools necessary for success in mathematics, applications of mathematics to business and industry, and the career opportunities available to mathematicians.
Host Institution(s)
The George Washington University (Washington, D.C.)
Citizenship Requirements
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Eligibility
Undergraduate women at a US university or college, who are completing their junior year, or equivalent, and have mathematical experience beyond the typical first courses in calculus and linear algebra.
National Security Agency Director's Summer Program (DSP)
http://www.nsa.gov/careers/opportunities_4_u/students/index.shtml
The Director's Summer Program (DSP) is a highly competitive program that seeks to reach the Nation’s most outstanding undergraduate mathematics majors. Each summer, we invite exceptional undergraduate students to put their problem-solving skills to the test in mathematics, cryptology and communications technology. These problems often involve applications of Abstract Algebra, Geometry, Number Theory, Probability, Statistics, Combinatorics, Graph Theory, Algorithms, Computer Science and Analysis. State-of-the-art computing resources are available to all students. For the most part, programming is done in C in a Linux environment. Computational algebra packages, including Mathematica, MATLAB, Magma and MAPLE are available, in addition to a variety of statistics packages.
Host Institution(s)
National Security Agency (USA)
Citizenship Requirements
U.S. citizenship
Eligibility
Must be eligible to be granted a security clearance. Must be a college student majoring in mathematics. Other majors with either a minor in math or a strong math curriculum may apply. See website for details.
Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS)
http://www.ipam.ucla.edu/programs/rips2010/default.aspx
The Research in Industrial Projects (RIPS) Program provides an opportunity for high-achieving undergraduate students to work in teams on a real-world research project proposed by a sponsor from industry or a national lab. RIPS recruits its students from all over the world. Each RIPS team is comprised of four students, an academic mentor, and an industrial sponsor. The research problem is developed by the industrial sponsor in consultation with IPAM; it is always a real problem of serious interest to the sponsor and that offers a stimulating challenge to students. The students, with direction from their academic mentor and industrial sponsor, spend nine weeks learning about the problem, mastering the latest analytical approaches and techniques to solve it, and developing report-writing and public-speaking skills to be able to make professional presentations about the progress and results of their work to a scientific audience. Industry mentors provide regular contact between the team and the sponsor, monitoring and helping to guide student work. Ultimately, RIPS provides valuable real-world technical and managerial experience for students as well as valuable R&D for sponsors.
Host Institution(s)
University of California, Los Angeles
Microsoft Research Asia (Beijing, China)
MATHEON (Berlin, Germany)
Citizenship Requirements
International students may apply for RIPS-Los Angeles. Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents can apply to Beijing or Berlin through UCLA. Chinese students can apply to Beijing through Microsoft Research Asia. European students can apply to Berlin through MATHEON.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants include undergraduate students or recent graduates. Students with a strong background in mathematics and who are interested in seeing how mathematics is used in the real world are encouraged to apply. Programming experience is also helpful.
UC Berkeley – Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP)
http://www.grad.berkeley.edu/diversity/srop.shtml
The goal of this program is to increase the level of diversity among students entering Ph.D. programs by providing research opportunities under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Special consideration will be given to applicants who have shown potential for success, but may have had limited access to graduate research or other academic opportunities.
Host Institution(s)
University of California, Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)
Citizenship Requirements
Citizens or Permanent Residents of the United States
Eligibility
• sophomores (who have completed at least three semesters or four quarters of actual college course work), juniors, and seniors who will not be graduating in the spring (However, graduating UC Berkeley seniors are eligible.)
• have a 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average.
• have shown potential for success, but may have had limited access to graduate research or other preparatory opportunities; the applicant should indicate his/her potential for success particularly as it relates to educational achievement while overcoming obstacles, which may include, but are not limited to economic, social, or educational challenges.
California Institute of Technology Summer Internship Program
Caltech's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships program introduces students to research under the guidance of seasoned research mentors at Caltech and JPL. Students experience the process of research as a creative intellectual activity.
Host Institution(s)
Caltech (Pasadena, CA)
Citizenship Requirements
See Website
Eligibility
See Website
Summer Undergraduate Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (SUMSRI)
http://www.units.muohio.edu/sumsri/
The Summer Undergraduate Mathematical Science Research Institute (SUMSRI) is a program conducted under the guidance of Miami University's Department of Mathematics and Statistics. We seek talented undergraduate students in the mathematical sciences who are interested in pursuing advanced degrees. Because of the shortage of minorities and women mathematical scientists, we are especially interested in, but not limited to, African Americans and other underrepresented minorities and women.
Host Institution(s)
Miami University (Oxford, OH)
Citizenship Requirements
All candidates should be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Eligibility
The ideal candidate will have completed the college level calculus series and at least one proof-based mathematics or statistics course with distinction. The candidate should be entering their junior or senior year after attending SUMSRI. All candidates must be returning to their home institutions as undergraduates after the SUMSRI experience.
Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley Computer Science
http://www.eecs.berkeley.edu/Programs/ugrad/superb/superb.html#application
The Summer Undergraduate Program in Engineering Research at Berkeley - Computer Science in the Interest of Society (SUPERB-CSIS) in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) Department is to prepare and motivate a group of diverse, competitive candidates for graduate study. The research focus of the REU site will be computer science in the context of solving societal problems, including health, national security and technology for underdeveloped countries. SUPERB affirms students' motivation for graduate study and strengthens their qualifications through strong faculty mentoring and challenging research projects.
Host Institution(s)
University of California, Berkeley (Berkeley, CA)
Citizenship Requirements
The program is open to U.S Citizens and permanent residents.
Eligibility
A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 is required with upward trends in grades being preferable. The program is open to students with or without prior research experience, and students who have not participated in SUPERB previously.
DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program
http://www.orau.gov/dhsinternships/
The DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program provides a 10-week summer research experience for undergraduate students majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) disciplines. Students who demonstrate long-term goals aligned with the mission and objectives of the Department will have the opportunity to conduct research in DHS mission-relevant areas at various federal research facilities. The goal of this program is to prepare a diverse, highly talented, educated, and skilled pool of scientists and engineers to address HS-STEM issues.
Host Institution(s)
Various locations across U. S.
Citizenship Requirements
U.S. Citizens Only.
Eligibility
Cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher on a 4.00 scale averaged over all U.S. institutions attended. Majoring in a homeland security science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (HS-STEM) field with interest in a homeland security research area. Available to participate for 10 consecutive weeks full-time during the summer of 2009. Coverage under a health insurance plan before arriving at the assigned hosting venue and maintenance of coverage during the internship period. At least 18 years of age at the start of the internship period
US Department of Energy (DoE) Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships
http://science.energy.gov/wdts/suli/
This program places students in paid internships in Science and Engineering at any of several Department of Energy facilities. Many of the participants in the program have decided on a career in science and engineering because of the nature of the experience. Students work with scientists or engineers on projects related to the laboratories' research programs. The different laboratories each offer different research opportunities
Host Institution(s)
US Department of Energy (various laboratories around the United States)
Citizenship Requirements
US Citizens or Permanent residents
Eligibility
Varies among locations. See website.
UC Irvine Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
http://www.grad.uci.edu/diversity/surf.htm
UCI's unique Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program offers undergraduate diversity students with outstanding academic potential an opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors on research projects. The program provides students who plan to pursue a Ph.D. degree and enter academic careers with the tools needed to facilitate the application, admission, and enrollment process for graduate school. The program is open to all academic fields (e.g. arts, humanities, social sciences, social ecology, biological sciences, engineering, computer science, physical science, etc.).
Host Institution(s)
University of California, Irvine (Irvine, CA)
Citizenship Requirements
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Eligibility
Students must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors and must be enrolled full-time at a four-year college or university. To be considered, applicants must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average or better.
MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP)
http://odge.mit.edu/undergraduate/msrp/
MSRP began in 1986 as an institutional effort to address the issue of underrepresentation of African Americans, Mexican Americans, Native Americans, and Puerto Ricans in engineering and science in the United States. Today, this nine-week program seeks to identify talented sophomores, juniors, and non-graduating seniors who might benefit from spending a summer on MIT’s campus, working in a research laboratory under the guidance of experienced scientists and engineers who are MIT faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, and advanced graduate students.
Host Institution(s)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, MA)
Citizenship Requirements
Students must attend a US institution (located in the US or its territories). International students who are studying in the US on an F-1 visa or have applied for permanent residence are eligible to apply. African American, Latin American, and Native American students are strongly encouraged to apply.
Eligibility
Students must have completed their sophomore year by June; expect to receive their undergraduate degree after May 2015; have a grade point average of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher; and have a genuine interest in obtaining a PhD in one of the STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) fields.