Mathematical Sciences: REU: Undergraduate Research Program in Graph Theory and Combinatorics

六名学生将参加一个本科生研究体验项目，重点是图论、有限群和组合学中的数学问题。这是明尼苏达大学德卢斯分校赞助本科生数学研究的第十二个年头(早于REU)。由于其成功的历史，这项活动的问题来自全国各地-特别是来自熟悉其过去成就的以前的学生和数学家。典型的问题领域包括确定有向图中的圈、群的完全映射、图的标号和哈密顿路。鼓励学生发表他们的作品。在过去的一年里，共发表了15篇论文，仅由REU的学生撰写，并与教师合作完成。一个活跃的游客计划为暑期计划贡献了广度和活力。除了慷慨的机构支持外，国家安全局也为这一努力做出了贡献。

Six students will participate in a Research Experiences for Undergraduates project focusing on mathematical problems in graph theory, finite groups and combinatorics. This constitutes the twelfth year (predating REU) in which undergraduate research in mathematics has been sponsored by the University of Minnesota- Duluth. Because of its successful history, problems for the activity come from all parts of the country - especially from former students and mathematicians familiar with its past accomplishments. Typical problem areas include determining circuits in digraphs, complete mappings of groups, labeling of graphs and Hamiltonian paths. Students are encouraged to publish their work. Fifteen papers were produced during the past year, written by REU students alone, as well as in collaboration with faculty. An active visitor program contributes breadth and vitality to the summer program. In addition to generous institutional support, the National Security Agency also contributes to this effort.