Directed Reading Program

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