North
Carolina A&T State University and Elon University
Joint REU in Mathematical Biology
May 30th,
2023 through July 21, 2023
The 2023 NCA&T/Elon Joint REU Program will be held virtually this summer.
Overview:
The 2023 North Carolina A&T State University and Elon University Joint REU in
Mathematical Biology will be an 8-week virtual summer program in which 6-8
undergraduate participants will conduct research on a variety of topics within
the field of mathematical biology in small groups of two to three students. A
team of faculty members from both host institutions will be involved with the
planning and execution of the REU program. The primary objective of the program is
to provide students an opportunity to conduct and present research with a
diverse group of peers. Students will be recruited from a variety of
institutions, including those with similar demographics to the host
institutions. A heavy emphasis will be placed on recruiting students from
underrepresented minorities, women, and individuals whose home institution have
limited research opportunities in STEM (including community colleges and
advanced high schools). At the conclusion of the summer program, each
participant will have produced an oral presentation, a poster, and a manuscript.
Participants will be encouraged to present their research at regional and
national conferences, and to submit their manuscripts for publication in
appropriate peer-reviewed journals.
Each year, participants in this REU program will conduct research at the
interface of mathematics and biology under the guidance of a group of dedicated
faculty mentors. Research topics are drawn from a variety of fields, including
pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, epidemiological and ecological modeling, and
biostatistics. A variety of modeling techniques will be employed, including
differential equations modeling, agent-based modeling, stochastic equations, and
regression analysis. Through participation in the REU program, participants will
improve their oral and written communication skills, gain exposure to higher
level proof-based mathematical topics, learn how to use software that is
commonly used in mathematical research (such as MATLAB, LaTeX, and R), and
participate in a variety of workshops aimed at career preparation and
professional development. Through participation in the REU, students will have
regular meetings with a faculty research mentor.
Students will give a weekly "work in progress" presentation, and twice a week,
they will attend a mathematical proof course. Participation in the REU program
will help students to be better prepared for graduate school or a career in the
mathematical sciences. Results from the research conducted as a part of the
program, and experiences from the planning and execution of the program will be
disseminated through conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications.
Eligibility: The North Carolina A&T State University and Elon University Joint REU in Mathematical Biology is open to undergraduate students (or advanced high school students) majoring in mathematics or a closely related field. Participants in the program must be USA citizens or hold permanent resident status. Applicants should have completed at least two semesters of calculus prior to the beginning of the program.
Award: Participants in the REU program will receive:
- $5000 Stipend for the
program
Application: To submit a complete application, send the following application materials via e-mail to luke@ncat.edu
- Application Form: Applicants can
download and e-mail a physical application,
or you can fill out and submit an
online application.
- Two letters of recommendation (one of which should be written by a mathematics
or statistics instructor). Letters may be sent
directly from the individuals who are writing the letters.
- An essay of 250-500 words describing your research interests,
educational interests, and professional plans.
- An academic transcript (unofficial or official).
Review of Applications will begin on February 13, 2023
Questions: If you have specific questions about the program or application process, please contact Dr. Nicholas Luke (luke@ncat.edu) or Dr. Karen Yokley (kyokley@elon.edu)
Program Flyer: Download a copy of the REU program flyer.
Disclaimer: Information presented on this website is provided solely by the Principal Investigators of the REU program. Content of this website does not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or policies of North Carolina A&T State University or Elon University.