VIGRE - An Integrated Program of Mathematics Research and Education at The University of Michigan

VIGRE - 密歇根大学数学研究和教育综合项目

• 批准号: 9977371
• 负责人: Robert Lazarsfeld
• 金额: $ 486.35万
• 依托单位: Regents of the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing Grant
• 财政年份: 1999
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 1999-10-01 至 2005-11-30
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=9977371&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: VIGRE; Integrated; Program; Mathematics; Research

AbstractUniversity of Michigan The University of Michigan VIGRE program aims to accelerate the evolution of an integrated program of education and research in the setting of a highly rated research program at a large state university with a long tradition of concern for education at all levels. In order to make maximal use of the great diversity of strengths and interests in our department, we have designed a decentralized program consisting of a network of interconnected smaller scale activities. Our plans are informed by the belief that close contact among different groups in the department- particularly with senior faculty-is the most effective catalyst for the intellectual and professional development of our students and junior colleagues, and we attempt to foster and maximize these contacts at all levels. Our VIGRE program connects with and augments several existing departmental initiatives and activities, notably a new doctoral program in Applied and Interdisciplinary Mathematics, and flourishing actuarial and REU programs. At the undergraduate level, we plan first to extend and unify the existing REU program through the appointment of several REU Integrators to bring students together during the summer, and to provide greater opportunities for students to continue their projects during term time. Extended possibilities for teaching apprenticeships and internships are also part of the program.At the graduate level, our goal is to immerse students more quickly and fully in the mathematical culture of the department, and to expand their view of the mathematical profession. We intend to accomplish this through three mechanisms: Pro-Seminars, Teaching or Research Apprenticeships, and Non-Traditional Experiences in Mathematics Communication, Teaching or Research. The pro-seminars will involve informal weekly meetings of first and second year graduate students with a spectrum of senior faculty. Incoming VIGRE Trainees will complete teaching or research apprenticeships, again overseen by senior faculty. The research apprenticeships will involve participating in integrated research groups consisting of students, postdocs and faculty working together on related problems with a common focus. Finally, advanced VIGRE Trainees will complete a non-traditional project in mathematical communication, teaching or research. For example, students can fulfill this requirement by preparing a significant piece of written or oral mathematical exposition, or by serving as REU Integrators. We also intend to institute a weekly VIGRE seminar aimed at advanced undergraduate and graduate students.At the postdoctoral level, VIGRE will enhance an already very active program of postdoctoral scholars in the department. Modest and varied teaching duties will give our junior colleagues experience in a variety of classroom situations, while leaving ample time to focus on research and to benefit maximally from the very active mathematical life of the department. VIGRE Fellows will participate in a series of Pro-Seminars, led by senior faculty, designed to help them "learn the ropes" of the profession. As a mechanism to help postdocs develop independent research programs, senior faculty will direct participating seminars focusing on open problems.

密歇根大学密歇根大学维格雷计划旨在加快教育和研究的综合计划的演变，在一所有着长期关注各级教育的传统的大型州立大学的背景下，设置一个高评级的研究计划。为了最大限度地利用我们部门各种不同的优势和兴趣，我们设计了一个由相互关联的小型活动网络组成的分散计划。我们的计划是基于这样一种信念，即系内不同群体之间的密切联系--特别是与高级教职员工的密切联系--是促进学生和初级同事智力和专业发展的最有效催化剂，我们试图在所有级别培养和最大限度地加强这些联系。我们的Vigre计划与几个现有的部门倡议和活动相联系并加强了这些活动，特别是一个新的应用数学和跨学科数学博士计划，以及蓬勃发展的精算和REU计划。在本科生方面，我们计划首先通过任命几名REU集成商来扩展和统一现有的REU项目，以便在暑期将学生聚集在一起，并为学生在学期期间继续他们的项目提供更多的机会。在研究生阶段，我们的目标是让学生更快、更充分地沉浸在系里的数学文化中，并扩大他们对数学专业的看法。我们打算通过三种机制来实现这一点：专业研讨会、教学或研究学徒制度，以及在数学交流、教学或研究方面的非传统经验。专业研讨会将包括一年级和二年级研究生与一批资深教师每周举行的非正式会议。即将入学的Vigre实习生将完成教学或研究见习，同样由资深教员监督。研究学徒期将包括参加由学生、博士后和教职员工组成的综合研究小组，他们共同关注相关问题。最后，高级Vigre学员将完成数学交流、教学或研究方面的非传统项目。例如，学生可以通过准备一篇重要的书面或口头数学论述来满足这一要求，或者担任REU积分员。我们还打算每周举办一次Vigre研讨会，面向高级本科生和研究生。在博士后层面，Vigre将加强系内已经非常活跃的博士后学者计划。适度和多样的教学任务将使我们的初级同事在各种课堂情况下获得经验，同时留出充足的时间专注于研究，并最大限度地受益于系里非常活跃的数学生活。Vigre Flowers将参加一系列由资深教师领导的专业研讨会，旨在帮助他们“学习”该职业的诀窍。作为一种帮助博士后发展独立研究项目的机制，资深教师将指导参与的研讨会，重点放在开放问题上。