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The Center for Undergraduate Research in Mathematics (CURM) is an undergraduate mathematical sciences research skills development program funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Administered by Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah, CURM promotes undergraduate research at colleges and universities throughout the United States.

History

CURM was founded in 2006 by BYU mathematics professor Michael Dorff, who continues to direct the program. Co-Directors are selected each year. Co-Directors have included Kathryn Leonard (California State University, Channel Islands), Heidi Berger (Simpson College), Joyati Debnath (Winona State University), and Tyler Jarvis (Brigham Young University). The National Advisory Board consists of: Erika Camacho (Arizona State University), Jo Ellis-Monaghan (Saint Michael's College), Joe Gallian (University of Minnesota, Duluth), Aparna Higgins (University of Dayton), Darren Narayan (Rochester Institute of Technology) and Judy Walker (University of Nebraska, Lincoln). Since its inception, 348 undergraduate mathematics students have participated in the program under the direction of 110 professors from 79 different U.S. universities and colleges. In 2015, the American Mathematical Society (AMS) selected CURM for its “Mathematics Programs that Make a Difference” award for “significant efforts to encourage students from underrepresented groups to continue in the study of mathematics.”

Selection of Participants

Mathematics faculty at any U.S. college or university may apply to participate in CURM. Particular attention is given to institutions with underrepresented student groups (HSI, HBCU), and those that do not provide Ph.D. programs. Faculty are selected based on an online application form including personal statement, research statement, letter of support from department chair or dean, and a short curriculum vitae. Each selected faculty member identifies 2-5 of her/his students for participation based on demographic guidelines established by CURM. Special emphasis is given to females, minorities, 1st generation college students, and disabled students. The number of participating faculty and students depends on funding.

The Program

The core activities of the CURM program involve:
 * training faculty during an annual 3-day summer workshop to be mentors for undergraduate students doing academic-year research;
 * providing funds to faculty to establish undergraduate student research groups;
 * providing funding to students to support their research efforts;
 * advising faculty on how to continue operating undergraduate research groups at their institutions;
 * conducting an annual Student Research Conference for faculty and their student research groups where students present their findings; and
 * preparing undergraduate students to succeed in graduate studies and careers in the mathematical sciences.

Funds awarded by CURM to participating institutions range from $15,000-$25,000 and consist of a $3,000 stipend for each participating student, a $6,000 stipend for each professor/mentor, $250 in supply funds, and up to $650 per participant for travel.

Dmcoff (talk) 18:03, 31 August 2015 (UTC)

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