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''' | '''SWhat 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.] | ||
'''Why be a student?''' | '''Why be a student?''' | ||
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===Requirements=== | ===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. | 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. This semester, it is scheduled for '''Wednesday, April 26th.''' | ||
=== Applications === | === Applications === | ||
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===Questions?=== | ===Questions?=== | ||
Contact us at drp-organizers@g-groups.wisc.edu | Contact us at drp-organizers@g-groups.wisc.edu | ||
== Projects == | |||
To be announced! | |||
== Presentation Schedule == | |||
To be announced! | |||
Revision as of 16:21, 24 January 2023
SWhat 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, John Cobb, John Spoerl, Karan Srivastava
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. This semester, it is scheduled for Wednesday, April 26th.
Applications
Check out our main page for examples of past projects.
Students: Applications will open Monday, February 6th.
Mentors: Apply now using this form. Applications close on Friday, January 27th at 11:59 PM.
Questions?
Contact us at drp-organizers@g-groups.wisc.edu
Projects
To be announced!
Presentation Schedule
To be announced!