BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY 2013 SUMMER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES Complexity in Algebra, Geometry and Applications Dear student and faculty, Boise State University is pleased to announce the 2013 REU Summer Program in Mathematics. The program is an eight week program focused on providing undergraduate students with research experiences in mathematics motivated by applications to information security or genome biology. The program aims to immerse undergraduate students of diverse backgrounds in all facets of research in mathematics, and in applications to information security or the life sciences in a culture of close and daily collaboration with faculty. We welcome applications to this program from current students who have strong interests in mathematics, science, technology or engineering. Students from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. The application deadline is March 1, 2013. REU Fellowship Awards Up to nine REU fellowship awards from the National Science Foundation have been recommended for this program. Awarded students will receive a stipend of $4,200, free on-campus housing, an allowance for meals, up to $750 in travel expenses to and from the REU site, three undergraduate college credits at Boise State University, and funding to support travel to an upcoming national conference. Eligibility To be eligible for an REU fellowship award students must be • U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its territories • Currently enrolled in a degree program leading to a baccalaureate degree. • Available for the full duration of the program, June 10 - August 2. Students who are not eligible for a fellowship are still welcome to apply, provided they can obtain alternative funding from another source. Application Procedure Students interested in applying to our 2013 REU program can aquire information on the application procedure from the program website http://math.boisestate.edu/reu or by emailing to reu@diamond.boisestate.edu. Applications must be submitted online via MathPrograms.org by March 1, 2013. Applications will continue to be accepted after that date until all positions have been filled. NSF REU Program Mentors L. Babinkostova (REU Program Director), J. Harlander and M. Scheepers Department of Mathematics, Boise State University REU Site: Complexity in Algebra, Geometry and Applications 2013 Promotional Error! Error! Filename Filename POSTER not not 2013 REU Program - Department of Mathematics - Boise State University - 1910 University Drive - Boise - Idaho specified. specified. 83725