Apply to LURE
Richmond's mathematics program, in collaboration with three other schools, received a National Science Foundation grant, in the amount of $1,495,369, to support a series of undergraduate research fellowships, beginning summer 2007 and continuing in summer 2008.
Richmond students can receive support for up to two years to collaborate with mathematics faculty on undergraduate research.
In May 2008, 15-20 summer fellowships will be offered under the supervision of Dr. Della Fenster, Dr. Lester Caudill, Dr. James Davis, Dr. Michael Kerckhove, Dr. Arthur Charlesworth and Dr. Van Nall. Read more about the research opportunities they will offer.
Top 10 Reasons Students Stay on Campus to Do Mathematics Research
10) to explore "What is mathematics research with a faculty mentor?"
9) to have a good-paying job that does not involve cleaning pools.
8) to understand the WHY behind the mathematics courses you're taking.
7) to learn HOW mathematics is relevant.
6) to enhance graduate school possibilities in mathematics or a related field.
5) to be in the mathematics "IN" crowd.
4) to eat lunch once a week with friendly math geeks.
3) to do mathematics FOR FUN, with no grades.
2) to meet mathematics students from UR and three other schools.
1) to make frequent Cold Stone Creamery field trips.
Who Should Apply?
Applicants for this program should be first- or second-year students at Richmond. Students need not be math majors but must be willing to commit to a program of study in mathematics while involved in this research. Undergraduate researchers will receive summer support of $4,500 for a ten-week summer program with an option for continued involvement in research throughout the following academic year AND an option for renewal for a second summer and academic year. In the summer, students will be housed on campus in University Forest Apartments with other research students on campus.
Program Dates
Program dates are May 19 - July 30, 2008, with holidays on May 26 and July 4, as well as three personal days for participants to use as they choose.
Further Information
Interested students are encouraged to contact Dr. Kathy Hoke or any of the Summer '08 faculty mentors: Dr. Fenster, Dr. Caudill, Dr. Davis, Dr. Kerckhove, Dr. Charlesworth or Dr. Nall.
LURE Informational Meeting: Thursday, January 17, 4:00 PM, Jepson 109
Research Introductions: January 23, 5:00-6:00, Gottwald Auditorium. Dr. Charlesworth will discuss his LURE project for Summer 2008.
To apply, download the application, complete it in pen or with a typewriter, complete the attached survey and submit a hard copy of the application and survey by January 28, 2008 to Libbie Geiger in Jepson 212.