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What are the requirements for eligibility?
National Science Foundation supported participants must be citizens or permanent residents
of the US or its possessions. Women and minorities (African American, Native
American, Alaskan Native, Hispanic, and Native Pacific Islanders) are encouraged
to apply. A participant must be an undergraduate when the program starts in June of
each program year.
How are students selected to participate in the program?
The selection process is based on the applicant's academic standing, brief statement of
interest, and faculty references. Finalists will be interviewed before a final
selection is made.
How are students paired with mentors?
Students take an active part in the student/mentor selection process. During the
first week, following the orientation, faculty members will make presentations
about the projects they will mentor to the students. These presentations are
part of the workshop organized for the first week of the REU program. After
these presentations, students and faculty
mentors will discuss the research projects and the students' interest. Selection of a mentor is
then based upon mutual interest and agreement to a student/mentor relationship.
Is housing provided for students participating in the
program?
On campus housing is provided for all undergraduate students awarded by our
REU program. This housing will be in New townhouse-style units.
The location is just one block from the Student Union, Campus Recreation and the
Norco Building and is adjacent to the Lincoln Parking Garage. Please follow the
link for
more information.
How can we find out more about Boise and things to do in
the area?
Please follow the links above for more information. A brochure with more
detailed information will be among the documents in the welcome package provided
upon arrival at the housing units in Boise.
If I live out of state, will the REU program pay for my
transportation?
Yes. If you attend college outside the Boise area, the
program will reimburse your travel expenses. If
you drive, you will only be reimbursed after the end of our REU program. If you
travel by air you will be reimbursed during our REU program. Travel expense
is based on transportation from you home
institution's city or your home town whichever is cheaper. Original
receipts are required for reimbursement. Please keep all receipts.
Do I have to pay for the undergraduate credits
earned through the REU program?
No. Boise State University is providing three upper division undergraduate
credits free of charge to the 2012 Mathematics REU students.
Will university library books be available to me for
checkout during the REU?
Yes. Each REU student will be issued a Boise State University ID card, which
will among other things enable REU students check out material from Albertson's
Library during the eight week REU program.
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