A Mathematician's Practical Guide to Mentoring Undergraduate Research

Author:   Michael Dorff ,  Allison Henrich ,  Lara Pudwell
Publisher:   American Mathematical Society
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9781470449346


Pages:   211
Publication Date:   30 October 2019
Format:   Paperback
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A Mathematician's Practical Guide to Mentoring Undergraduate Research is a complete how-to manual on starting an undergraduate research program. Readers will find advice on setting appropriate problems, directing student progress, managing group dynamics, obtaining external funding, publishing student results, and a myriad of other relevant issues. The authors have decades of experience and have accumulated knowledge that other mathematicians will find extremely useful.

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Author:   Michael Dorff ,  Allison Henrich ,  Lara Pudwell
Publisher:   American Mathematical Society
Imprint:   American Mathematical Society
Weight:   0.410kg
ISBN:  

9781470449346


ISBN 10:   147044934
Pages:   211
Publication Date:   30 October 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Why should undergraduates do research? A beginner's guide to mentoring undergraduates in research Choosing appropriate research problems Choosing students and managing group dynamics Helping students communicate their results How to write a successful grant proposal and get funding for undergraduate research Summer REU programs Assessment of undergraduate research programs The future of undergraduate research: Enhancing curricula, building partnerships, launching careers Appendix A: Sample grant proposals Appendix B: Acronyms Bibliography.

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This book is a wonderful resource for those interested in engaging undergraduates in research. The authors' extensive experience in mentoring undergraduates in research is evident throughout. - Joseph A. Gallian, Director of the University of Minnesota Duluth REU, Former President of MAA, Former Director of MAA Project NExT You do not need to be a mathematician to appreciate ``A Mathematician's Practical Guide to Mentoring Undergraduate Research''. The book is filled with useful information, advice, and ideas for faculty engaging in undergraduate research based on the most successful ideas from the undergraduate research community. - Julio Rivera, Emeritus President of the Council on Undergraduate Research A remarkably entertaining compendium of useful information for anyone interested in mentoring undergraduates in mathematical research. With wisdom gathered over their collective decades of experience, the authors provide a complete starter kit for successful undergraduate research groups in the mathematical sciences. - Kathryn Leonard, Director of the Center for Undergraduate Research in Mathematics at Occidental College


Author Information

Michael Dorff, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT. Allison Henrich, Seattle University, WA. Lara Pudwell, Valparaiso University, IN.

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