We are no longer accepting applications for Spring 2026.
We will be starting applications for Fall 2026 soon!
Mentees
Expectations
Mentees are required to register for 1 credit of MATH 4900 (Independent Study).
Expected to meet with their mentors once per week for about an hour.Â
Outside of meetings, they should spend ~1 hour on DRP-related work.
At the end of the semester, they are expected to give a 15 to 20-minute talk at the end of semester meeting.
On commencing the DRP, a student is committed to the program for the rest of the semester. Students who cease participation without notifying or communicating with their mentor will not be considered for the program again.
Application requirements
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Able to register for 1 credit of MATH 4900 (Independent Study).
A paragraph regarding why you want to participate in the DRP.
List of previous math courses taken.
Please fill out this form to apply to become a mentee for Spring 2026.
Mentors
Expectations
Expected to meet with their mentees once per week for about an hour answering questions/working on problems together.
Assign reading/problems for their mentees to do in between meetings.
It is important to let the organizers know immediately if any issues arise. These issues might include a student repeatedly not preparing for meetings or deciding to leave the program. If a student misses two meetings in a row without forewarning, please email the DRP organizers. The organizers will attempt to mediate.
Mentors are encouraged to introduce and help their students practice LaTeX. This includes introducing them to Beamer, which will be useful for their final 15-minute DRP Colloquium talk.
Application requirements
Post-comp and advisor approval.
Proposal of a project with a book, syllabus, and schedule.
Please fill out this form to apply to become a mentor for Spring 2026.