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'''Why be a student?''' | '''Why be a student?''' | ||
* Learn about exciting math from outside the mainstream curriculum! | *Learn about exciting math from outside the mainstream curriculum! | ||
* Prepare for future reading and research, including REUs! | * Prepare for future reading and research, including REUs! | ||
* Meet other students interested in math! | *Meet other students interested in math! | ||
'''Why be a mentor?''' | '''Why be a mentor?''' | ||
* Practice your mentorship skills! | *Practice your mentorship skills! | ||
* It strengthens our math community! | *It strengthens our math community! | ||
* Solidify your knowledge in a subject! | *Solidify your knowledge in a subject! | ||
'''Current Organizers:''' Ivan Aidun, Allison Byars, John Cobb, John Spoerl, Karan Srivastava | '''Current Organizers:''' Ivan Aidun, Allison Byars, John Cobb, John Spoerl, Karan Srivastava | ||
=== 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. | ||
=== Questions? === | === How to apply === | ||
Contact us at drp-organizers@g-groups.wisc.edu | Check out the page for the Spring 2023 semester of DRP. | ||
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Revision as of 16:04, 24 January 2023
What 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.
How to apply
Check out the page for the Spring 2023 semester of DRP.
Questions?
Contact us at drp-organizers@g-groups.wisc.edu