Math REUs 2014: Program Updates and Notifications

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the status of applications and notifications for various mathematics Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) for the year 2014. Participants share their experiences regarding acceptances, rejections, and pending applications, as well as insights into the application process and interview experiences.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Exploratory
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants report not having heard back from any of the REUs they applied to, while others share specific updates about acceptances and rejections.
  • One participant mentions being rejected from Duluth, noting its competitiveness and the high number of applicants.
  • There are inquiries about the status of applications to specific programs, such as CSU San Bernardino and UCLA RIPS.
  • Several participants discuss the timing of decisions, with some noting that certain programs have indicated when they will start making offers.
  • Some participants express concerns about competition among applicants from their own institutions.
  • Experiences with phone interviews are shared, with one participant describing a positive interview experience that increased their interest in the REU.
  • Updates on specific programs indicate that SUNY Potsdam and GVSU have sent out offers, while others like Kansas SuMaR have not yet started reviewing applications.
  • Participants are encouraged to share which programs they have heard from to provide clarity on the status of various REUs.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally do not reach consensus on the timing and outcomes of REU notifications, with multiple competing views and experiences shared throughout the discussion. Many are still awaiting responses, and some express uncertainty about the competitiveness of their applications.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention specific deadlines and the timing of decisions, indicating that the process may vary significantly between programs. There are references to the competitive nature of certain REUs and the impact of institutional affiliations on acceptance rates.

Who May Find This Useful

Students applying to mathematics REUs, particularly those interested in sharing experiences and gathering information about application statuses and interview processes.

  • #61
To cowmoo83 and JacobCheverie, I have info on a few of your programs.

Central Michigan sent me an offer (so they definitely started sending acceptances) and I believe they have completed their roster (so they are done) but I'm not sure (I didn't accept).

GVSU has filled all of their spots.

I turned down a spot at RIT, so they definitely sent out first offers. They did not give me much time to accept (three days) so I suspect that they have filled up their spots since then (I had to decide by Monday).

KSU SUMAR hasn't made offers last I checked. I emailed the director last week and she said that they would make offers for at least a week or two weeks since they hadn't started reading.
 
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  • #62
Out of curiosity, does anyone know if William and Mary already made all their offers?
 
  • #63
William and Mary made offers and sent out rejections 3/10. I also know of Hawaii pure sending out priority acceptances, at least for their residents program, last monday. I applied to
Hawaii Pure Residents (told them to consider me for interns too)
Cmich- which sounds like it is dont
William and Mary - already said no
JMU- heard nothing
Indiana- also sounds like it is done

I guess this all the info we have now. Let me know if any of you hear something about hawaii interns or JMU.
 
  • #64
It's possible that William & Mary will be making more offers in the next week or so. I don't know how likely this is though.
 
  • #65
Tsns, I really don't think so. This is the message they sent me:

We were very pleased to have the opportunity to consider you for the2014 William & Mary Mathematics REU program. We had a large number of applicants (over 200) of whom very many were qualified. We now have acceptances from our initial offers, and unless something unusual happens we will not make further offers.

We hope that you continue your work in mathematics and you have our best wishes for a rewarding career.



Charles R. Johnson
Class of 1961 Professor
And Virginia Eminent Scholar
2001 Virginia Outstanding Faculty Member
 
  • #66
IDERIVE said:
We now have acceptances from our initial offers, and unless something unusual happens we will not make further offers.

What I mean is that based on my knowledge, something unusual may happen. I have no idea how likely it is, so I don't mean for this to be taken too seriously, but I thought I'd share my very vague information.
 
  • #67
Anyone who applied to Central Michigan, just got this back from them:

We have filled all but one slot at this time. An offer is out for the last position. Thank you for your interest.
 
  • #68
UPDATE on Indiana bloomington: all of the positions are filled. Just got emailed today about that too (I had to send an email to find that out too) . Sorry everybody that applied and had not heard back yet.
 
  • #69
I just got declined from San Diego State today, so their selection is complete. I'm still looking for information on any of the summer institutes in Biostatistics if anyone else strayed from the glory of pure mathematics.
 
  • #70
Hi all. This is my first post on this forum.

I'll list out what I have applied for and the status of each application.

Grand Valley State University - Applied
Kansas State University - Applied
San Diego State - Rejected
Central Michigan University - Applied
Lafayette College - Rejected
SUNY Potsdam-Clarkson - Rejected
Missouri State - Applied
Ohio Wesleyan University - AppliedI haven't heard back from all the ones they say "Applied." Hopefully I can get at least one!

By the way, I'm a Junior Mathematics student attending Wabash College (liberal arts).

Edit: What do ya'll plan on doing if you don't get an REU? I'll be staying on my campus to work at our IT Helpdesk while doing some "research" with a proff. I'm close with.
 
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  • #71
Anyone planning to go to UMichigan?
 
  • #72
Fairfield is sending notifications now
 
  • #73
Just got an offer from Kent to work on "Asymptotic distribution of some hybrid arithmetic functions", but I have already committed to an REU. Kind of surprised about an offer coming so much later than my other offers! I also don't understand why I was accepted for that project, because I don't have all of the "recommended background."

JapaneseGinger: Were you accepted to Fairfield? Congrats! I thought Fairfield looked like an awesome REU. I would have loved to attend. I withdrew my application when I got the email from Dr. Rafalski (sp?) saying that if we have other offers, we should accept them, because they didn't know about funding.
 
  • #74
lauraofrohan said:
Just got an offer from Kent to work on "Asymptotic distribution of some hybrid arithmetic functions", but I have already committed to an REU. Kind of surprised about an offer coming so much later than my other offers! I also don't understand why I was accepted for that project, because I don't have all of the "recommended background."

JapaneseGinger: Were you accepted to Fairfield? Congrats! I thought Fairfield looked like an awesome REU. I would have loved to attend. I withdrew my application when I got the email from Dr. Rafalski (sp?) saying that if we have other offers, we should accept them, because they didn't know about funding.

Yes, I was! It is definitely one that I wanted to wait for because of my interest in differential equations and numerical methods! I'm very certain I will accept the Fairfield offer. It's a choice between Fairfield and Rutgers for me. And congrats to you on the Kent acceptance! Even though you have committed to another REU, the acceptance is still a nice feeling! Where did you decide on?
 
  • #75
James Madison University

I emailed the director of the REU at James Madison University (JMU) and I was told that if I have not heard anything from one of the project mentors yet, that it is safe to assume that I will not be offered a position this summer. I assume that holds true for all of you who have not heard from JMU yet.
 
  • #76
Has anyone heard about the Boise State or Missouri State REU's? Auburn has said that they have offered all 8, with 5 accepted and 3 expiring this week.
 
  • #77
I know someone who was accepted to Missouri State. I don't know anything about Boise State!
 
  • #78
Anyone know anything about PSU... I heard back from all others(Boise State sent out rejections like a week ago)
 
  • #79
josef_hartmann said:
Interactions between Linear Algebra and Ring Theory.

Update: I accepted the offer at Kent.
I just was accepted to Kent for Interactions between Linear Algebra and RIng Theory for summer 2015, and am deciding between Kent, UCSB, and WADE reu. What did you think of Kent??
 
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