Undergraduate opportunity

The Statistical and Applied Mathematical Sciences Institute (SAMSI), in Research Triangle Park, NC, is hosting a one week undergraduate workshop for college juniors and seniors focused on SAMSI research activities related to the statistical and applied mathematical modeling and analysis of experimental data. During the first day, a summary of research activities in the 2008-2009 programs on Sequential Monte Carlo Methods, and Algebraic Methods in Systems Biology and Statistics will be presented. In days two through five, participants will be involved in a hands-on experience. They will use mathematical and statistical models to analyze experimental data they collect in the CRSC/Math Instructional Research Lab on the NC State University campus.

Tutorials on modeling, mathematical and statistical methodology and on the physical experiments being used will be given. Participants working together in small teams will collect data and analyze it using mathematical and statistical software provided.

REGISTRATION

Applicants should use the on-line application form and also have one letter of recommendation. Full financial support for travel expenses, subsistence and lodging in university housing will be provided for all attendees. Due to space considerations, participation is restricted and will be offered to approximately 18 individuals selected from the applicant pool. Participants are expected to arrive for the workshop on Sunday, May 17, 2009 and remain in continuous attendance until 12:00 pm on Friday, May 22, 2009.

Further details, including information on how to register and where to send letters of recommendation can be found here.

Applications will be considered beginning February 10, 2009 and continuing until April 3, 2009, but registration will likely be closed before that date, as workshop capacity is reached. Successful applicants will be notified of their acceptance as soon as a decision on their application is reached.

[Note: Apply early, if you are interested!!!]

Upon acceptance for the program, individuals must confirm by email within three days their intention to participate (otherwise their place will be given to another applicant). Accepted participants will be advised regarding airfares and will need to purchase plane tickets with a three-week advance fare.

Please direct questions concerning the workshop to ugworkshop200905@samsi.info.