REU Site: Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science at Oregon State University

在数学和理论计算机科学在俄勒冈州州立大学的REU程序，由数学系和电气工程和计算机科学学院的成员运行，将提供为期8周的夏季研究经验，以10名本科生在该计划的每一年。 我们的目标是通过招募和鼓励女性，代表性不足的群体成员以及研究机会有限的机构的学生来扩大对数学科学的参与，以追求数学职业。 我们还旨在推进数学和理论计算机科学的本科研究，特别关注数论，概率论和密码学。 该计划将包括学生的演讲，当地教师的座谈会系列，关于开展研究和申请研究生院等主题的小组讨论，以及详细的出版指导。 学生们将在一个由教师导师监督的研究项目上进行两三人一组的工作。 这些项目的目的是在各自领域的现代研究的最前沿，但也在一个水平，这是合理的预期在8周内由本科生取得重大进展。 这些研究问题的成功进展将推进数学知识，并将进一步发挥大学生在现代数学研究中的作用。 我们的计划旨在提供一个研究数学家的生活一瞥，并为有兴趣在数学职业生涯的学生提供支持和指导。 通过我们的招聘，我们希望增加女性和代表性不足的群体谁追求数学和计算机科学的职业生涯的数量。这个奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并已被认为是值得通过使用基金会的智力价值和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估的支持。

The REU program in Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science at Oregon State University, run by members of the Mathematics Department and the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, will provide an 8-week summer research experience to 10 undergraduate students during each year of the program. We aim to broaden participation in the mathematical sciences by recruiting and encouraging women, members of underrepresented groups, and students at institutions with limited research opportunities to pursue careers in mathematics. We also aim to advance undergraduate research in mathematics and theoretical computer science, with a particular focus on number theory, probability, and cryptography. The program will include presentations by students, a colloquium series by local faculty, panel discussions on topics such as conducting research and applying to graduate school, and detailed publishing guidance. The students will work in groups of two or three on a research project supervised by a faculty mentor. The projects are designed to be at the forefront of modern research in their respective areas, but also at a level which is reasonable to expect significant progress by undergraduates in 8 weeks. Successful progress on these research problems will advance mathematical knowledge and will further the role of undergraduates in modern mathematical research. Our program is designed to provide a glimpse into the life of a research mathematician, and to provide support and guidance for students interested in careers in mathematics. Through our recruitment, we hope to increase the numbers of women and underrepresented groups who pursue careers in mathematics and computer science.This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.