(pending funding)

The Valparaiso Experience in Research by Undergraduate Mathematicians provides an opportunity for rising sophomore and junior students to engage in a first research experience in mathematics.  The VERUM program is looking for exceptional students who are looking for a research experience that will help them to decide if graduate studies in the mathematicsal sciences should be part of their future plans.  Being committed to graduate study is not a prerequisite for this program, but rather a desired outcome.  First generation college students, minority students, and women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: February 22, 2009
• Program Dates: May 27 - July 29, 2009  

Program Highlights

• Talks by visiting mathematicians
• Participation in two undergraduate research conferences
• Participation in the Joint Mathematics Meetings
• Visits to Graduate Schools
• Trips to Chicago and the Indiana Dunes Lakeshore                                                                              

Stipend

Each participant will be provided with residence hall accomondations on campus, a $4,050 stipend, and travel reimbursement to Valparaiso University for the summer and partial travel reimbursement to the Joint Mathematics Meetings in January, 2010.

Location

Valparaiso University is located 20 minutes south of Indiana Dunes National Park, which rests on the edge of Lake Michigan. Chicago's Randolph Street Station, located in the loop, is only an hour train ride.

                                           
                                  REU students enjoying dinner in downtown Chicago

Applicant Requirements

• Application Deadline: February 22, 2009
• Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or its possessions
• Must be a full time undergraduate student in 2009-2010
• Must have completed a linear algebra, or another proof based course.