YSU BUMP
The Youngstown State University Beginning Undergraduates' Mathematical research Preparation, YSU BUMP is an introductory Research Experience for Undergraduate students. We are seeking students finishing their freshman or sophomore year who want to experience mathematical research by doing undergraduate research as part of a team. Meet the YSU BUMP team here.
YSU BUMP is a program designed to give first or second year students the tools to become mathematically capable and confident individuals with superior undergraduate education and to prepare them for successful futures in industry and academia. YSU BUMP students will conduct research as part of a team led by a faculty member while at the same time learning about the profession and getting close mentorship to help them succeed.
Our programs goals are:
1. Lead students across the bridge from directed learning to independent learning and provide experiences and opportunities to think like mathematicians.
2. Prepare a diverse group of students become mathematically capable professionals in all different STEM areas and possible career paths.
Program Dates:
YSU BUMP will take place May 22rd to June 30th, 2023. Accepted students will be required to attend and to be present at the YSU campus for the entire length of the program.
Mathematics and Statistics Projects:
Exploratory Visualization via R Interactive Graphics
The Mathematics Behind and Applications of Google’s PageRank
Getting your hands dirty in the abstract world of mathematics
Eligibility:
Eligible students will be finishing their freshman or sophomore year (at a 2 or 4 year institution) and need to be currently enrolled at an undergraduate program. Due to funding restrictions we will only be taking students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Applicants should have completed Calculus 2 (and introductory statistics if interested in the statistics project). For questions about eligibility, please contact ysubump@ysu.edu.
Selection:
We are looking for students who are enthusiastic and excited about mathematics which can be demonstrated in applicant’s personal statement. Ability to work with others and willingness to work hard are also essential. This program was designed for first- or second-year students (or those who just started their mathematical careers). If you are a more advanced student, we encourage you to apply to the many other REU who target junior/senior students.
How to apply:
We will be accepting applications through the NSF website LINK to ETAP Site between Dec 15th, 2022 and March 1st, 2023. The application will ask for:
1. Personal statement: Tell us a little bit about yourself and why are you applying to YSU-BUMP. Describe your experiences with mathematics and statistics. What do you think research is? What do you hope to get out of the program? What are your professional goals? (1-2 pages long)
2. 1 letter of recommendation that speaks to your academic abilities and resilience in an academic setting and addresses how you will benefit (1 page long)
3. A list of math/stats courses with grades OR a copy of your unofficial transcript.
4. A ranked list of the projects according to your preference (1 is most preferred)
Deadline:
March 1st, 2023. For more information, please email: ysubump@ysu.edu.