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'''When? Where?''' | '''When? Where?''' More information can be found on the page for the current semester: [[Directed Reading Program Fall 2024]] | ||
'''What is it?''' The Directed Reading Program (DRP) in the UW Madison Department of Mathematics pairs undergraduate students with graduate mentors for semester-long independent studies. During the semester, the student will work through a mathematical text and meet weekly to discuss it with their mentor. The original DRP was started by graduate students at the University of Chicago over a decade ago, and has had immense success. It has since spread to many other math departments who are members of the [https://sites.google.com/view/drp-network/ DRP Network.] | '''What is it?''' The Directed Reading Program (DRP) in the UW Madison Department of Mathematics pairs undergraduate students with graduate mentors for semester-long independent studies. During the semester, the student will work through a mathematical text and meet weekly to discuss it with their mentor. The original DRP was started by graduate students at the University of Chicago over a decade ago, and has had immense success. It has since spread to many other math departments who are members of the [https://sites.google.com/view/drp-network/ DRP Network.] | ||
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=== How to apply === | === How to apply === | ||
Application links can be found on the page for the current semester: [[Directed Reading Program Fall 2024]]. For project ideas, you may find it helpful to view the [[Directed Reading Program#Past Semesters | past semesters]]. | |||
===Questions?=== | ===Questions?=== | ||
Revision as of 15:47, 29 August 2024
When? Where? More information can be found on the page for the current semester: Directed Reading Program Fall 2024
What is it? The Directed Reading Program (DRP) in the UW Madison Department of Mathematics pairs undergraduate students with graduate mentors for semester-long independent studies. During the semester, the student will work through a mathematical text and meet weekly to discuss it with their mentor. The original DRP was started by graduate students at the University of Chicago over a decade ago, and has had immense success. It has since spread to many other math departments who are members of the DRP Network.
Why be a student?
- Learn about exciting math from outside the mainstream curriculum!
- Prepare for future reading and research, including REUs!
- Meet other students interested in math!
Why be a mentor?
- Practice your mentorship skills!
- It strengthens our math community!
- Solidify your knowledge in a subject!
Current Organizers: Ivan Aidun, Allison Byars, Jake Fiedler, John Spoerl
Requirements
At least one hour per week spent in a mentor/mentee setting. Students spend about two hours a week on individual study, outside of mentor/mentee meetings. At the end, students give a 10-12 minute presentation at the end of the semester introducing their topic.
How to apply
Application links can be found on the page for the current semester: Directed Reading Program Fall 2024. For project ideas, you may find it helpful to view the past semesters.
Questions?
Contact us at drp-organizers@g-groups.wisc.edu