There are a few ways to perform research as a math undergraduate, the most popular being coursework or through the Undergraduate Research Program.

MATH-4590 Senior Research Course Description:
Undergraduate mathematics projects that utilize students’ mathematical knowledge will result in formal reports and final presentations. Examples are research projects or critical in-depth mathematical literature reviews. Information about projects will be exchanged in weekly meetings. Students wishing to work on research should make arrangements with faculty in advance. Students already engaged in research may extend and present their results. Open to mathematics seniors only. To be graded S/U.Fall term annually. 4 credit hours

Undergraduate Research Program

The department’s undergraduate research program (URP) offers students real-world, hands-on research experience.

Students may register for the program during the academic year or over the summer, and they can receive course credit for their efforts.

To participate in this program the student arranges to work with a faculty member on a particular project. They make connections with the faculty by either taking a course from them, or from the listing of undergradaute research projects on the campus computer bulletin board.

The URP is open to all undergraduate students. However, because of the nature of the research involved in most of the mathematics projects, participating students are generally juniors or seniors. Some projects may require that you have completed certain classes or labs.

For more information, visit the Institute’s Undergraduate Research Program Web site.

Here is a partial listing of the URPs supervised by mathematics faculty over the last few years: