Summer Program for Women in Mathematics
June 27, 2009 to August 1, 2009
The George Washington University Summer Program for Women in
Mathematics (SPWM) is a five-week intensive program for mathematically- talented
undergraduate women who are completing their junior year and may be
contemplating graduate study in the mathematical sciences. Goals of this
program are to communicate an enthusiasm for mathematics, to develop research
skills, to cultivate mathematical self-confidence and independence, and to
promote success in graduate school.
- ELIGIBILITY. Applicants must be US citizen or permanent
resident
undergraduate women at a US university or
college, who are completing their junior year, or equivalent, and have
mathematical experience beyond the typical first courses in calculus and
linear algebra.
- AWARD. Sixteen women will be selected.
Each will receive a travel allowance, campus room and board, and a stipend
of $1,750.
- PROGRAM. SPWM will offer a number of seminars
led by active research mathematicians, with the assistance of graduate
students. The seminars will be organized to enable the students to obtain
a deep understanding of basic concepts in several areas of mathematics, to
learn how to do independent work, and to gain experience in expressing
mathematical ideas orally and in writing. No course credits or grades
will be given. There will be panel discussions on graduate schools,
career opportunities, and the job market. Weekly field trips will be organized
to facilities of mathematical interest around the Washington area.
Send your application so as to
reach us by February 27, 2009 for
full consideration.
Applications are
accepted only by mail. Application forms may be obtained from the director or may be
downloaded from the program homepage. Early applications are encouraged.
For further information,
please contact the director:
Professor Murli M. Gupta
Mathematics Department (Monroe 240)
2115 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
Telephone:
202-994-4857
FAX: 202-994-6760
Email: mmg-at-gwu.edu
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