Travel Grants for Presentations by Undergraduates at National Meetings

大学生的口头和海报演示已成为美国数学协会（MAA）夏季数学节和冬季联合数学会议（JMM）的一个组成部分。参加国家会议为学生提供了一个机会，成为数学界在国家一级的一部分，并与来自其他机构的同行互动。学习新的数学和与他人分享经验可以为继续学习数学提供强大的动力。尽管大学生参加全国性会议的积极影响和人数激增，但旅费仍然是许多大学生参加会议的一个重大障碍。这个为期五年的补助金是谁是在夏季数学节或冬季JMM呈现他们的研究谈话或海报的学生的旅行支持。该补助金将在2008年、2009年、2010年、2011年和2012年分别为大约75名、100名、125名、150名和175名学生提供支持。

Oral and poster presentations by undergraduates have become an integral part of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) summer MathFest and winter Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM). Participation in national meetings offers students a chance to become a part of the mathematical community at a national level and interact with peers from other institutions. Learning new mathematics and sharing experiences with others can provide strong motivation for continued study of mathematics. Despite the positive effects and the upsurge in participation by undergraduates at national meetings, funding for travel remains a significant obstacle to participation for many undergraduate students. This five-year grant is for travel support for students who are presenting their research talk or poster at either the summer MathFest or winter JMM. The grant will support approximately 75, 100, 125, 150, and 175 students in the years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012, respectively.