MSRI-UP

The MSRI-UP is a comprehensive program for undergraduates that aims at increasing the number of students from underrepresented groups in mathematics graduate programs. MSRI-UP includes summer research opportunities, mentoring, workshops on the graduate school application process, and follow-up support. The MSRI-UP will:

• Train undergraduates in mathematical research through a six-week summer program at MSRI in Berkeley, CA
• Provide participating students opportunities to present their research at national conferences in the year following the summer program
• Introduce participating students to a network of mentors through national societies known for their mentoring activities and professional support for students
• Guide students in the process of applying to graduate programs and fellowships
• Further information can be found on the HERE.

Details of the 2007 summer program:

• Twelve students will participate in research on Computational Mathematics led by Dr. Juan Meza from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and two graduate assistants
• Program dates: June 17 - July 29
• Students who will finish their sophomore or junior year in 2007 are preferred. African American, Latino and Native American students are especially sought
• Each student will receive room and board, a $3,000 summer stipend, transportation to and from Berkeley, and funding to attend a national conference
• For further information, see HERE or contact any one of the program Directors:

The directors of MSRI-UP are:

• Dr. Ricardo Cortez - rcortez@tulane.edu - 2007 on-site director
• Dr. Ivelisse Rubio - iverubio@uprrp.edu
• Dr. Herbert Medina - hmedina@lmu.edu
• Dr. Duane Cooper - dcooper@morehouse.edu
• Dr. Suzanne Weekes - sweekes@wpi.edu

This program is funded by the National Security Agency (NSA).