SIAM-Simons Undergraduate Summer Research Program
Each year, the SIAM-Simons Undergraduate Summer Research Program establishes five sites across the United States for a program of research and learning in applied mathematics and computational science. One faculty mentor and two students at each site will work together as participants learn how to conduct scientific research, effectively communicate mathematics and computational science principles, and gain an improved understanding of how they can pursue a career in applied mathematics and computational science. Students and mentors from the five sites will come together via video conference to present their work, participate in professional development activities, and engage in community-building initiatives to bring all participants together and foster a strong sense of belonging.
Students accepted to the program will:
- Receive a weekly stipend, and expenses for lodging, meals, and travel will also be covered
- Visit the Flatiron Institute in Manhattan
- Attend the SIAM Annual Meeting the following year to present their research project
This program targets U.S. students from groups underrepresented in applied mathematics and computational mathematics in the U.S., specifically ethnic minorities (African American/Black, Hispanic, Native American/Indigenous Peoples, Native Alaskan, Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander). The program is intended to broaden participation in mathematics by students who are underrepresented and historically marginalized in our discipline.
Eligibility Criteria
You are eligible to apply if you meet the following criteria:
- you will be an undergraduate in September 2024 (that is, you have not yet earned a bachelor’s degree)
- you are enrolled in a college/university in the U.S.
- you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Required Materials
Applicants will be asked to submit:
- a written statement regarding their interest in the program,
- college transcripts, and
- two (2) letters of recommendation.
Apply now! Create a free my.siam account, and then log in with your SIAM credentials using SIAMOpenID.
Applications must be submitted by February 7, 2024, and letters of recommendation must be submitted by February 14, 2024.
Please visit https://www.siam.org/students-education/programs-initiatives/siam-simons-undergraduate-summer-research-program for more information about the program and the planned research projects for Summer 2024. UNL students have applied and been accepted to this program in the past!