-Summer Programs Especially for Women

-Summer Programs Especially for Minority Students

-National Science Foundation: Research Experiences for Undergraduates majoring in Engineering, Sciences and Mathematics.

-US Department of Energy - REU

-Arizona, University of.Summer Research Institute: The Summer Research Institute offers you an outstanding opportunity to learn how to conduct research, enjoy your summer, and prepare for graduate studies at the University of Arizona. Undergraduate juniors and seniors who come from underrepresented backgrounds, i.e., who are underrepresented in graduate school, are eligible. Also, enrollment during the previous year in an accredited four year university or community college, US citizenship, permanent residence or refugee status, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above and successful completion of 75 semester units toward a bachelor's degree are required. Program will take place from June through August (10 weeks). Application Deadline is March 1, 2004.

-Boston University: College of Engineering: This 10-week program provides unique opportunities for a select number of students to participate in cutting-edge biomedical research. Students will become members of research teams in the laboratories of the participating investigators. The projects span a wide range of activities that are representative of biomedical engineering and include both modeling/simulation and experimental work.

-Brazil, Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Mathematics: The goal of this REU in mathematics is to foster interactions between American and Brazilian students, by providing students with meaningful experiences in mathematical research. Activities will be conducted in English and no prior knowledge of Portuguese will be required. To complement the research experience we organize enrichment activities as well as cultural and recreational field trips. This program is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). To be eligible for this program, NSF requires that participants be US citizens or have permanent resident status. Participants must be continuing their mathematics education in the fall semester of 2004. The program will take place at the Universidade de Campinas, a State University in Sao Paulo from July 05 to August 06, 2004. For more information please visit the website. Application Deadline: March 29, 2004.

-Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, REU supported by NSF: The REU program will run from June 21 to August 13 this summer. We are looking to invite students to Cal Poly who wish to conduct research with Cal Poly faculty in the general areas of Operator Theory and Topology. The program is open to juniors and seniors with a strong interest in mathematics. Advanced sophomores will also be considered. We are aple to provide a stipend of $2500 plus some travel money plus housing and a meal plan to participate. Applications should be made through our website or contact Jonathan Shapiro at jshapiro@calpoly.edu for more information. Application Deadline is March 12, 2004.

-California, University of, Los Angeles, Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics: The Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics is sponsoring the 3rd year of a new program, Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS). In the RIPS program, teams of students, directed by faculty advisors, work to solve industry-related problems. RIPS brings together highly qualified undergraduates in mathematics or related majors with sponsoring industry, government, and nonprofit organizations to collaborate on projects. Each team of three to four advanced students spends two summer months working on a problem posed by the sponsoring organization under the leadership of a faculty advisor. Projects focus on problems of serious interest to the sponsor and stimulating challenges to the students. Participation in RIPS provides valuable real-world technical and managerial experience for students and valuable R&D for the sponsor. Now accepting applications from undergraduates (those graduating December 2003 or later) for RIPS 2004.Questions can be addressed to rips2004@ipam.ucla.edu

-California State University, San Bernardino: The principal goal of the REU in mathematics at CSUSB is to provide promising undergraduate math majors with a meaningful, exciting and challenging experience in mathematical research. During the eight-week residential program students will carry out guided independent and collaborative research. Research problems will come from the fields of Combinatorics and Knot Theory, and will be chosen in consultation with a faculty mentor. The dates are June 28 - August 20, 2004. Successful applicants will receive a $2500 stipend, as well as room and an allowance for board. Participants must be continuing their undergraduate education in the Fall of 2004, and the NSF requires US citizenship or permanent resident status. To receive full consideration, completed applications should be received by February 28, 2004.

-California, University of, Santa Barbara: Interns will gain firsthand experience in scientific investigation in a dynamic, collaborative research environment. They will be matched individually with UCSB faculty and graduate student lab mentors. $3500 stipend for 10 weeks at 35 hrs/week. Housing is arranged and travel costs up to $500 will be provided. The internship will be from June 14 to August 20, 2004.

-Carleton College, Summer Mathematics Program: The Carleton College Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers an intensive four-week summer mathematics program for female mathematics majors who are finishing their first or second year of undergraduate work and have completed linear algebra. Students selected for this program will receive a $1400 stipend, campus room and board, and a travel allowance.

-Center for Micro-Engineering Materials. Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates, University of New Mexico/Albuquerque: The Center is the focal point for research on advanced ceramics and inorganic materials synthesis. Faculty from Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering and Physics work in the Center to develop new technologies to make the US more competitive in ceramic science and engineering. Program dates: June 1 to August 6, 2004. $3800 in 10 week summer program and a travel allowance up to $500. The program also provides UNM dorm housing up to $1200. DEADLINE: Friday, March 5, 2004.

-Central Michingan University, Department of Mathematics: Eight students will be chosen to work with faculty members of the Mathematics Department. The topics to be studied will be in the areas of Algebra, Combinatorics, Graph Theory and Matrix Theory. Each student will receive a stipend of $2,400, a room in a university apartment and meal allowance. Students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and will be undergraduates in Fall 2004 are eligible to apply. Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants should have completed a second course in Calculus and a course in Linear Algebra by May 2004. Dates of program are June 7 - July 30, 2004. Preference will be given to applications received by March 1, 2004 .

-Clarkson University and SUNY Potsdam Mathematics Department: Applications are sought from undergraduates interested in spending their summer participating in mathematics research projects. Topics to be explored include group theory, Algebra, graph theory, Knot Theory. Participants will receive a $2,300.00 stipend plus a free dormitory room. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Student applicants should be full-time undergraduate students as of September 2004. Applicants should have completed the calculus sequence, linear algebra and at least one more upper-level undergraduate course. The program will tentatively run for eight weeks starting June 13. Processing of applications begins on March 15, 2004.

-Clemson University, Clemson South Carolina: Nine students who have a solid background in mathematics and some knowledge of computation will be selected to participate in an eight-week research experience in computational number theory and combinatorics to be held at Clemson University. The nine students selected will be offered up to $350 in travel support, a dorm room to be shared with another participant in the REU, up to $600 for meals and a stipend of $2,660 in return for their participation in this program. Program begins on May 24 and ends July 16, 2004. Application deadline is February 25, 2004.

- Colorado, University of, Summer Multicultural Access to Research Training (Boulder, CO): Student interns in the SMART program conduct individual research projects in all areas of science and engineering. With the help of their faculty mentors, students design, carry out, and formally present research projects in their area of interest. The program will take place from June 1 through August 6, 2004. Application Deadline is February 17, 2004.

-Cornell University, Mathematical And Theoretical Biology Institute: The objectives of the program are to encourage undergraduates to pursue advanced degrees in math and sciences and facilitate the access graduate studies for minority students in the sciences through a training program that includes a series of small group research projects. The Summer Program is based on mathematical training and mentorship. The role models are nationally recognized professors as well as successful young faculty, providing the students with a unique mentoring experience. The program's location in Cornell University, which houses some of the country's top-ranked programs in biometry, ecology, evolutionary biology and applied mathematics, exposes the students to the atmosphere and the excitement of a major research institution. There are weekly lectures by visiting scientists from around the world. Program starts on June 19th, 2004 and ends on August 14th, 2004. Application Deadline is March 1, 2004.

-DIMACS Research Experiences for Undergraduates (Piscataway,NJ): DIMACS, the Center for Discrete Mathematics and Theoretical Computer Science, invites applications for its Research Experiences for Undergraduates program. Research topics for this summer at DIMACS' Rutgers facility will include combinatorics, graph theory, computational molecular biology, computational complexity, and computational geometry. The program consists of intensive research under the direction of DIMACS faculty members. Participants receive a stipend of $3,200 or $2,400 depending on their choice of housing options, plus housing and travel. Under NSF rules, only US citizens and permanent residents are eligible to receive stipends and support for housing and travel costs. Applications are due January 31, 2004.

-East Tennessee State University, Research in Discrete Random Structures: Eight undergraduate students will be selected to spend two months (June 21 to August 20) during the Summer of 2004 working on a variety of non-trivial research projects that will each be derived from problems originating in the fields of Combinatorics, Molecular Biology, Stochastic Geometry, Network Reliability, Random Graph Theory, the Theory of Algorithms, or Number Theory. Probability Theory and Classical Analysis will be used as fundamental tools in their solution. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents to qualify, and applications from women, minority candidates, and physically challenged students are particularly encouraged. Spring graduates are not eligible. Postmarked application deadline is 20 February or by email 27 February, 2004.

-EDGE Program: Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education is a program funded by the National Security Agency and is designed to strengthen the ability of women and minority students to successfully complete graduate programs in the Mathematical sciences. The program will take place at Atlanta, GA from June 7 through July 2, 2004. Application deadline is March 1, 2004.

-Florida State University, Research in Computational Mathematics: Students will work individually or in pairs on research projects in the general area of computational mathematics. Project will include the study and simulation of fuel cells, wildfires, optimal locations of wind turbines, various applications of fluid flows, animations and visualization, and stochastic differential equations. Applicants should have completed a course in each of the following areas: multi-variable calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, numerical methods, and physics. Each participant will receive a stipend of $2500, room and board at a private dormitory, roundtrip travel to REU site, and travel to an applied mathematics conference in Spring 2005.Each participant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and be scheduled to graduate with a baccalaureate degree after September 2004. The program will run from June 6 to July 30, 2004. Applications received by March 5, 2004 will be evaluated first; applications received later will be considered if places are still available.

-George Washington University Summer Program for Women in Mathematics (Washington DC): A 5-week intensive program for mathematically-talented undergraduate women who are completing their junior year and may be contemplating graduate study in the mathematical sciences. Application Deadline: March 1, 2004.

-Grand Valley State University : The Department of Mathematics at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is hosting an NSF-sponsored Research experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program during the summer of 2004. Eight students from around the country will come to western Michigan to participate in research projects on chaotic dynamical systems, fractal geometry, topology, distance geometry, and wavelets. Along with collaborating with GVSU faculty on specific research projects, students in the REU program will also learn about all of the research areas being investigated this summer, attend sessions on preparing technical documents, give oral presentations of their work, and participate in social activities. Applicants need to have completed two semesters of calculus and one course in linear algebra before summer 2004, and they cannot be graduating seniors. The program will take place from June 21 to August 13, 2004. All aplications received by February 27, 2004 will receive full consideration.

-Hope College Research Experiences for Undergraduate Mathematics Majors (Holland, MI): An 8-week program for students who will have the opportunity to work on projects in Algebra and Geometry. The program will be from June 7 to July 30, 2004. Application Deadline is February 29, 2004.

-HSPH Summer Program in Quantitative Sciences The HSPH Summer Program in Quantitative Sciences is a short introduction to biostatistics and public health in June. It is designed as an intensive course to expose undergraduates to quantitative methods applied in health research and prepare them to apply to graduate school in public health. Students collaborate on a research project with the direction of HSPH faculty and graduate students, attend seminars and participate in social activities in Boston. The program is all-inclusive: we cover travel, housing and course materials, as well as a stipend to cover meals and incidentals. This year, the program will run from June 6 - July 3, 2004. Postmark deadline for application: March 15, 2004.

-IAS/Park City Mathematics Institute (PCMI): (Park City, Utah) Students will study Quantum Field Theory, Supersymmetry, and Enumerative Geometry. The 2004 Summer Session will be held July 11-31. Application Deadline is February 15, 2004.

-IBM Almaden Research Center/NSF San Jose State University internship: This National Science Foundation summer program involves research in the general area of chemistry and engineering of information technology related materials in partnership with San Jose State University. Stipends are available for a 10-week summer program of research under the mentoring of a scientist at Almaden or SJSU. Included is a special seminar series, career discussions, and a concluding poster scientific meeting. Projects and the program are designed for sophomores and juniors with majors in chemistry, physics, chemical engineering and related sciences. The program will begin at June 7 or June 21, 2004. DEADLINE: Friday, February 6, 2004.

-Iowa State University, Mathematics and Computing Research Experiences for Undergraduates: Participants will spend eight weeks working on research projects as part of active research groups at ISU. The projects are in a variety of mathematical areas, representing the diverse research interests of the ISU Mathematics Department, such as mathematical biology, discrete mathematics, and dynamical systems. Students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and will be undergraduates in Fall 2004 are eligible to apply. Applicants should have completed at least two years of undergraduate mathematics courses including at least two semesters of calculus and two subsequent courses. Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. Program will be from June 7 to July 30, 2004. Application Deadline is March 24, 2004.

-James Madison University, Department of Mathematics and Statistics: JMU's College of Science and Mathematics will be hosting about 80 undergraduate research students working on projects in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology. Program will run from June 7 through July 30, 2004. All materials (see website) must be received by Wednesday, March 3, 2004. Stipend of $3000 and housing will be provided. Participants must be US citizens or permanent residents, and must be enrolled in an undergraduate program.

-Lafayette College, Mathematics REU: Lafayette College's REU Program is an intensive, eight week summer research experience in which undergraduate students investigate unsolved problems in mathematics. Students receive a $2900 stipend and free housing for the summer. Participants must be US citizens or permanent residents, and must be enrolled in an undergraduate program. Program dates are June 7 through July 30, 2004. Application deadline is March 5, 2004.

-Louisiana State University: We will explore the interaction of several areas of mathematics centering around group actions, graphs and polyhedra, braids and knots. Eligibility: US citizens and permanent residents who will be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in both Spring and Fall of 2004. Preference will be given to students who will have completed two to three years of undergraduate mathematics, including a course in linear algebra and some experience writing proofs. Participants are expected to devote full time to the program, precluding other course work and outside employment. The program will run from 1 June through 23 July 2004. Application Deadline for first consideration is March 1, 2004.

-Math in Moscow: Spend 15 weeks in Fairytale Moscow studying mathematics in English, in a modern setting, in the city's historic center. Program features modern, research-oriented curriculum, highly qualified professors, with sufficient teaching experience in English, credits transferable to North American Universities, and more.

-McKenzie Group, Inc.: The McKenzie Group, Inc., an education consulting firm located in Washington, DC, has partnered with the US Department of Energy to administer the Student Diversity Partnership Program (SDPP). The SDPP is a 10-week summer internship program for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in science , engineering, or technology. Interns will be given the opportunity to work on cutting edge research projects, side-by-side with leading scientists, engineers, and experts at the Department of Energy. Deadline extended to February 28, 2004.

-Miami University, Summer Undergraduate Mathematical Science Research Institute (SUMSRI): SUMSRI is seeking talented undergraduate mathematics students who are interested in pursuing advanced degrees to participate in a 7-week research experience in mathematics, statistics or computer programming. Since SUMSRI was created to address the shortage of women and minorities in the mathematical sciences, they are looking for, but not limited to, African Americans, other underrepresented minorities, and women. Applications due by March 1,2004

-Michigan, University of. Ann Arbor: Engineering Research Center for Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems: Students will work in Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems a new concept being develop to address industry demand for flexibility and adaptability in an ever-changing market. Candidates selected will receive free housing, travel expenses, $4000 stipend. Program dates: June 1 - July 31, 2004. Deadline is February 28, 2004.

-Micro-Engineered Materials, Center for: The Center is the focal point for research on advanced ceramics and inorganic materials syntheses. Preferences will be given to sophomore and juniors. Faculty from UNM work in the Center along with staff members at Sandia and Los Alamos National Labs. $3800 stipend and up to $500 travel allowance; on-campus housing provided. Location: Albuquerque, NM. Program Dates: June 1 - August 6, 2004. Deadline: March 5, 2004.

-Minnesota, University of, A Summer Program of Undergraduate Research in Mathematics Funded by the National Science Foundation and The National Security Agency: (University of Minnesota, Duluth) The objective of the program is to provide an opportunity for six carefully selected undergraduate students to learn firsthand the nature of mathematical research. The participants will conduct independent investigations, under the guidance of experienced researchers, on problems in graph theory and combinatorics. Stipends and allowances available. Application Deadline: February 12, 2004.

-Minnesota, University of. Bioinformatics Summer Institute Internship Program This program is supported by the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and the Digital Technology Center at the University of Minnesota. The mission of the institute is to provide education and research experience in bioinformatics, equipping the new generation of this burgeoning professional community with the tools for a succesful career in bioinformatics. The program will run form June 7 through August 13, 2004. The stipend is $5,000 for ten weeks. A student interested in becoming an intern must be a junior or a senior undergraduate student at the time of the internship and must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States and its possessions. Application Deadline: February 28, 2004

-Minnesota, University of, Supercomputing Institute (Minneapolis, MN): A 10-week internship program in biophysical computing and computational dynamics for undergraduate students who will work with faculty on a wide variety of projects. Appication Deadline: March 1, 2004.

-Mississippi State University, Undergraduate Research in Applied Mathematics: This program is aimed at involving 8 undergraduate students in active research under supervision of mathematicians who are dedicated researchers and mentors. The major concentration will be in applied mathematics emphasizing the areas of population dynamics and wave propagation in nonhomogeneous media. This REU program targets undergraduate US citizens or permanent residents who will complete their sophomore or junior year by June 2004. Women, students from underrepresented groups, community college students, students from regions and institutions with limited research opportunities are particularly encouraged to apply. The participants will be supported with a stipend of $3,200, free on-campus housing, a partial allowance for meal expenses, and a travel allowance up to $450. Program dates are June 9-August 7, 2004. Application deadline is March 20, 2004.

-Montana State University/Bozeman, Center for Biofilm Engineering: Students will spend 10 weeks conducting research in a cross-disciplinary setting collaborating with faculty, graduate students, research engineers and scientists. Research topics may include an investigation into: biological remediation of contaminated sites, contamination of drinking water, petroleum reservoir souring, etc. $4000 stipend and on-campus housing provided. Program dates: June 7 - August 13, 2004. Deadline is March 5, 2004.

-Mount Holyoke College, Mathematics Summer Research Institute: We are generally looking for students between their junior and senior year in college; we expect the student to have taken the calculus sequence, linear algebra, and at least one course beyond these such as abstract algebra. Minority students also are especially encouraged to apply. Since our support comes from the National Science Foundation, the students supported by our program must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. However, students with other sources of support are welcome to apply. The stipend is $3,000 plus room. The dates for the program will be June 21 - August 13. Application Deadline is March 1, 2004.

-NASA Goddard Space Flight Center: Here is the site of NASA's office of University Programs, where one can find more internship programs sponsored by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

-NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Summer Institute in Engineering and Computer Applications Program (SIECA): The ten-week summer institute serves as a college internship and carries college credit at Bowie State University. The courses combine computer applications and space-related work experience. The students must come from any subject area of computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics. Program dates: May 25, 2004 - July 30, 2004. Application Deadline is February 27, 2004.

-NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Summer Institute on Atmospheric and Hydrospheric Sciences (Greenbelt, MD): This program is designed to introduce undergraduate students majoring in all areas of the physical sciences to research opportunities in the atmospheric and hydrospheric sciences, both theoretical and experimental. No previous experience in atmospheric or hydrospheric sciences is needed. The program will occur during the period June 7 - August 13, 2004. Application Deadline is February 13, 2004.

-National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network (NNIN): A ten week summer program which offers hands-on nanofabrication research with applications to bio-engineering, chemistry, electronics, materials science, optics, opto-electronics, physics, and the life sciences. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. $3800 stipend plus housing and round trip travel expenses to their research site are provided. Program will run from June through August, 2004. Deadline is February 28, 2004.

-Nebraska, University of, Lincoln: The Nebraska REU in Applied Mathematics is designed for good students who have at least had an introductory course in differential equations. This is an 8-week program for 10 students. The program will be from June 6 to July 13, 2004. Application Deadline: March 15, 2004.

-Northern Arizona University, Department of Mathematics and Statistics: The REU Program is an opportunity for six top undergraduates from around the country to visit NAU to work one-on-one with an actively researching departmental member. The students are on the NAU campus for 8 weeks and attend both regular lectures by NAU Department of Mathematics and Statistics faculty as well as lectures by external visitors. Participants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States, and should expect to graduate in Fall 2004 of Spring 2005. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The program will run for eight weeks, provisionally scheduled for Monday May 31 - Friday July 23, 2004. Application Deadline is March 8, 2004.

-Northern Arizona University, Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals: The institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals of Northern Arizona University is offering Environmental Summer Internships to provide Native American and other students with the opportunity to assist governmental facilities (primarily EPA) and Indian tribes with special projects. Students will have the opportunity to conduct hands-on research at sites throughout the Unites States. The 10-week internships last approximately from June through August. Student Interns will be provided with a stipend, housing and travel allowances. For more info contact David Delmar at David.Delmar@nau.edu
Application Deadline: January, 31.

-Oregon State University, REU in Pure and Applied Mathematics: The research experience is an 8 week program on a research project with a faculty advisor. Computer experimentation and rigorous proofs are emphasized. The program is for US Citizens/permanent residents only. Dates: June 21 - August 13, 2004. Application Deadline: February 23, 2004 (deadline for consideration in 1st round)

-Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, Research in Mathematical Biology: Student participants will work in teams with faculty on projects in the fields of plant morphogenesis, pattern formation in active media, and the modeling of electrically excitable cells. The only academic requirement is completion of a course in ordinary differential equations; no training in biology is required. In accordance with NSF guidelines, students must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. This year's program will run from June 14 - July 16, 2004. The deadline for application is April 1, 2004.

-Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Industrial Mathematics and Statistics: Sponsored by the National Science Foundation, the program is designed to provide a glimpse into how advanced mathematics is used in the real world to solve complex problems. Students will work on projects that begin with real-life problems facing our industrial sponsors. Working closely with a company representative, they will define the problem and develop solutions of immediate value to the company. Students in mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, and related fields are encouraged to apply. Students will receive a $2,800 stipend and housing. See website for more details concerning applications.

-Rice University Summer Institute of Statistics: This is a 10 week summer program. The goal is to prepare undergraduate students for a graduate career in the Statistical Sciences, especially those students from underrepresented minority groups. Students must be US citizens or Permanent Residents, and must not hold any undergraduate degree by the end of the summer of 2004. Students majoring in mathematics, computer science, statistics, or related fields and who have had the calculus sequence and a course in linear or matrix algebra are eligible to apply. Students will receive a $3,500.00 stipend, plus up to $500.00 for travel expenses and a $500.00 subsistence award. The deadline for applying is March 15th, 2004.

-Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, REU: The Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology will have two research groups in summer 2004, one in inverse problems applied to non-destructive testing and one on cwatsets. The program will take place from June 6 to July 30, 2004. Female, minority and physically disabled students are encouraged to apply. Application Deadline is Friday, February 27, 2004.

-Santa Fe Institute, Research Experiences for Undergraduates: This program is highly individualized. Each student works with one or more faculty mentors on a self-selected project focusing on some aspect of the computational properties of complex systems. Participants are expected to conduct research at the Santa Fe Institute for approx. 10 weeks, within a mid-May to mid-August window. Funded by the National Science Foundation, this program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents only. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

-Stanford Linear Accelerator Center Summer Internships in Science & Engineering (Stanford, CA): An 8- week program for undergraduate students traditionally under-represented in science careers (minorities, women, economically disadvantaged, and students from rural areas without access to major research facilities). Provides hands-on research experiences in a national laboratory setting. Application Deadline: February 1, 2004.

-Temple University,a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU): The two featured topics are Algebraic Representation Theory and The Mathematics of Materials Science. The fundamental mathematical prerequisite is undergraduate linear algebra. However, highly capable students who have not yet taken a formal linear algebra course (but who have had some exposure to matrix arithmetics) will certainly be considered. The application deadline is March 15, 2004.

-Tennessee, University of (Knoxville, TN): An 8-week program for upper level mathematics majors in pure and applied mathematics. Each student will work on a research project with a mathematics researcher from the University of Tennessee or Oak Ridge National Laboratory (which is very near to Knoxville). In addition, there will be two short courses and a faculty seminar.

-Texas A&M University: The Department of Mathematics at Texas A&M intends to host an eight-week Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) from June 1 to July 23 in the summer of 2004. Participants will have the choice of at least three programs: matrix/wavelets anaylsis, the mathematics of ecology and computational algebraic geometry. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents. Participating students will be provided free on-campus housing, a meal allowance ($25 per day), subsidized travel (to and from College Station), and an additional $250 per week stipend. Applications and supporting materials should arrive by March 1, 2004 to ensure full consideration.

-Texas Medical Branch, University of: This program provides students with physical sciences, engineering, and mathematical backgrounds, the opportunity to solve cutting-edge biomedical problems. $3,200 Stipend funded by the National Institutes of Health and housing provided at substantially discounted rate. Application deadline is March 15, 2004.

-The Lunar and Planetary Institute, Houston, TX: The LPI invites undergraduates to experience cutting-edge research in the planetary sciences through the Summer Intern Program. As a summer intern you would complete a research project of current interest in planetary science, working one-on-one with a scientist at the LPI or at Johnson Space Center.The 10-week program runs from June 7, 2004 to August 13, 2004. Interns receive a stipend of $500 per week to cover living expenses, and assistance with travel expenses to a maximum of $1000. Shared low-cost housing in apartments near the LPI can be arranged. The LPI is located near Johnson Space Center, on the south side of Houston, TX. The LPI provides, on NASA leadership in the scientific community for research in lunar, planetary, and solar system sciences, and linkage with related terrestrial programs. Deadline: Wednesday, January 14, 2004

-The Physics Laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology: 12-week Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program providing hands-on research experience in Atomic, Molecular, Optical, Radiation and Chemical Physics. Located just outside Washington, DC, available research opportunities include: Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy Laser Cooling and Trapping Collisions of Atoms and Molecules Atoms and Molecules on Surfaces Quantum Optics QED Effects on Atomic Structure Optical/Infrared Detector Development UV Optics Optical Tweezers Industrial Radiation Dosimetry Physics of Radiation Therapy Environmental Radioactivity -- and many others. Application Deadline is February 15, 2004.

-Trinity University, Mathematics: With 4 participating faculty members providing a wide spectrum of research topics, we have research projects to accommodate many interests. Topics for 2004 include Algebra, Combinatorics, Discrete Dynamical Systems, and Optimization. This year's program begins June 7th and ends July 30th. $2,500 stipend, free campus housing, travel allowance of up to $300, and $70/week for food will be provided. Applicant must (1) be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or its possessions, (2) be a full time undergraduate mathematics major as of September 2004, and (3) devote full time to the program and may not engage in other course work or employment during their seven weeks on the Trinity campus. Applicants are selected based on mathematical creativity, good work habits, and familiarity with the area in which they wish to work. Applications are due February 27, 2004.

- Veterans Math and Science Center at Humboldt State University: The Veterans MSC is a federally funded program designed to offer military veterans an educational experience that will prepare them for career opportunities in math or science. It is presented as a six-week, summer program of intensive hands-on study on the campus of HSU.The VMSC is designed to present an integrated view of scientific methods and reasoning. Courses have been selected based on graduation requirements and ease of transferability and are listed as follows: Principles of Biology, General Chemistry, Oceanography, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and Selected Seminars. The program runs from June 12 through July 23, 2004.

-Tulane University, Mathematics Department: Tulane University will choose twenty students to work with members of the Mathematics Department. The topics to be studied will be in the area of Differential Geometry, Topology, Applied Mathematics, and Statistics. For those working in geometry or topology, previous study or exposure to the subject is not required. For those working in applied mathematics or statistics, some previous work is expected. Each student will receive a stipend of $2,500 and $500 for travel expenses, plus campus housing. Program dates are June 7 - July 30, 2004. Application deadline is February 20, 2004.

U.S. Department of Energy Professional Internship Program, Sponsored by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Environmental Restoration and Waste Management Programs (various sites): Research participation appointments for higher education students at all levels. Ongoing appointments are made for students of the sciences, social science, computer science, mathematics, and engineering to perform research under the mentorship of an ORNL staff scientist or engineer. Outstanding students in these majors have the opportunity to enhance their academic work with hands-on research and to be trained in the use of state of the art instrumentation and facilities.

-U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Research Undergraduate Laboratory Fellowship : Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory makes undergraduate research positions available through participation in this fellowship. Applications for the ten-week summer program are now open.

-Washington, University of. : The Department of Mathematics at the University of Washington will offer a summer program to introduce undergraduates to research in mathematics. The program will run from June 21 to August 13, 2004. This program is intended for highly motivated students who are United States citizens or permanent residents and who will have completed their junior year or equivalent by Spring 2004. Students admitted to this program will be given a stipend of $3000. Deadline for applications is April 1, 2004.

-Washington, University of, Summer Program in Engineered Biomaterials: Participants will be involved in ongoing research projects with investigators, and will have the opportunity to take part in workshop training sessions in communication skills, scientific presentation, organization, and delivery, designed to provide the undergraduate scientist with solid skills that will serve as a foundation for graduate study. Program dates: June 14 - August 20, 2004. Location: Seattle, WA. Deadline: March 19, 2004.

-William and Mary, College of. Summer research in matrix analysis and its applications: Eight students will be selected on a competitive basis to participate in the program. NSF rules require that participants be citizens or permanent residents of the United States who have not (and will not) receive an undergraduate degree prior to September, 2004. Each student will receive a total of $2,550 and free housing in one of the College's residence halls. Tentative dates for the 2004 REU program are June 7 to July 30, but these might be changed. Applications and supporting letters should arrive no later than Friday, March 1, 2004.

-Williams College: SMALL Undergraduate Research Project: The SMALL Project is a 9-week summer program in which undergraduates investigate open research problems in Mathematics. Students work in small groups directed by individual faculty members. Application must be received by February 16, 2004.

-Wisconsin-Madison, University of. Summer Research in Biostatistics: The Summer Research Program in Biostatistics (SRPB) gives minority undergraduate students the opportunity to explore a career in biostatistics and bioinformatics by working closely with faculty and staff mentors. The program offers a stipend of $2,500. In addition, we will cover most expenses (travel, housing, a partial food allowance, and health insurance). There are no fees or tuition costs. Students will engage in full-time research and learning and have individual access to computers and all campus libraries and facilities. Applicants must be either African American, Hispanic, Native American, Southeast Asian, Native Alaskan or Native Pacific Islander, or students (of any ethnic background) who are McNair scholars or U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in an accredited college/university, be majoring in either a quantitative science or in biology, and have successfully completed at least one year of calculus. Preference will be given to students who will have completed their junior year and who have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. Program Dates: June 7 - July 30, 2004. Application Deadline is March 1, 2004.

-Worcester Polytechnic Institute, REU Program in Industrial Mathematics and Statistics: This eight week program offers outstanding undergraduate students the opportunity to work on mathematical and statistical problems in close collaboration with faculty and industrial sponsors. Applicants must be junior or senior undergraduates (not graduating before December 2004) who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Exceptional applicants who do not satisfy these requirements will also be considered, provided the availability of additional funding from our industrial partners. The program will run from June 2 - July 30, 2004. Application deadline is February 20, 2004.