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

俄勒冈州立大学的REU数学和理论计算机科学项目由数学系和电气工程与计算机科学学院的成员运营，该项目将在该项目的每一年为10名本科生提供为期8周的暑期研究体验。我们的目标是通过招募和鼓励妇女、代表性不足群体的成员以及研究机会有限的机构的学生从事数学事业，扩大对数学科学的参与。我们的目标也是推进数学和理论计算机科学的本科生研究，特别是数论、概率和密码学。该计划将包括学生的演讲，当地教师的系列座谈会，关于进行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。学生们将在教师导师的指导下，以两到三人为一组，进行一项研究项目。这些项目被设计成在各自领域处于现代研究的前沿，但也处于一个合理的水平，可以期待本科生在8周内取得重大进展。这些研究问题的成功进展将促进数学知识的发展，并将进一步发挥本科生在现代数学研究中的作用。我们的计划旨在让我们一窥研究型数学家的生活，并为对数学职业感兴趣的学生提供支持和指导。通过我们的招募，我们希望增加在数学和计算机科学领域寻求职业生涯的女性和代表性不足的群体的数量。这一奖项反映了NSF的法定使命，并通过使用基金会的智力优势和更广泛的影响审查标准进行评估，被认为值得支持。

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.