REU Site Project: REU in Applied Mathematics and Biostatistics

这是2010年和2011年夏季密西西比州立大学计算科学中心REU站点项目的提案。该项目的目标是每年有6名本科生在4名应用数学家和统计学家的指导下进行积极的研究。主要集中在应用数学和生物统计学。该项目的交叉主题是图像处理、种群动态、计算数学生物学和生物统计学中的高度分层模型。为了帮助学生对选定问题的当代研究方法有一个很好的理解，研究者计划为他们提供精心安排的讲座/讲习班。参与者将根据他们的学习成绩、数学能力和推荐信进行选择。将有各种数学科学和工业座谈会，科学，文化和社会活动，以加强该计划。这个项目的主要重点是数学和统计培训，积极参与研究和指导。目的是为本科生提供在应用数学和生物统计学方面有意义的研究经验，让他们感受到做研究的乐趣，并鼓励他们攻读数学科学的高级学位。还将大力鼓励他们在会议上发言和发表研究成果。本项目的资深人员是应用数学和生物统计学领域的活跃研究人员，在指导和指导学生成为成功的研究人员方面有着丰富的经验。这个项目将极大地促进大学生数学研究的兴奋和发展。REU计划使用的材料将与社区免费共享，并发布在在线项目图书馆中。在REU项目结束后，将有教师研究经验（RET）活动。在第二年项目结束后的秋季学期，我们将为来自邻近高中的教师举办为期一天的研讨会，以传播REU项目的新发现，并帮助他们让他们的学生为本科研究做准备。将作出特别努力，吸引妇女和代表性不足的群体以及研究机会有限的区域和机构的参与。这个REU项目将有助于保持和加强我国在数学科学及其应用的科学研究方面的领导地位。

This is a proposal of an REU site project during the summers of 2010 and 2011 in the Center for Computational Sciences at Mississippi State University. The project is aimed at involving 6 undergraduate students each year in active research under the supervision of four applied mathematicians and statisticians who are dedicated researchers and mentors. The major area of concentration will be applied mathematics and biostatistics. The cross-cutting themes of the project are image processing, population dynamics, computational mathematical biology, and highly stratified model in biostatistics. In order to help the students develop a good understanding of contemporary research methods of selected problems, the investigators plan to provide them with well-marshaled lectures/workshops. The participants will be selected on the basis of their academic performance, their aptitude in mathematics, and the recommendation letters. There will be various mathematical sciences and industrial colloquia, scientific, cultural, and social activities enhancing the program.The primary focus of this project is mathematical and statistical training, active participation in research, and mentoring. The objectives are to provide the undergraduate students with meaningful research experience in applied mathematics and biostatistics, to show them the enjoyment of doing research, and to encourage them to pursue advanced degrees in mathematical sciences. Conference presentations and publication of their research findings will also be strongly encouraged. The senior personnel in this project are active researchers in applied mathematics and biostatistics and they have considerable experience in guiding and mentoring students to become successful researchers. This project will greatly contribute to the excitement and development of mathematical research among undergraduates. Materials used for the REU program will be freely shared with the community and posted on an on-line project library. There will be Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) activity after the REU program. In the fall semester after the second year program, we will conduct a one-day workshop for teachers from neighboring high schools to disseminate new findings from the REU program and to help them to have their students prepare for undergraduate research. Special efforts will be made to attract women and underrepresented groups, and participation from regions and institutions with limited research opportunities. This REU project will help maintain and strengthen our nation's leadership in scientific research in mathematical sciences and their applications.