Directed Reading Program

The Directed Reading Program (DRP) at the CSU Mathematics Department pairs experienced graduate students with motivated undergraduates to meet weekly and discuss a topic of their choice. This is a valuable opportunity for undergraduate students to learn material not offered in classes, and for graduate students to contribute their expertise and gain experience in outreach and mentoring. We are planning for future editions of the DRP to include the Statistics and Physics departments. Our faculty sponsor is Prof Mark Shoemaker. 

At the end of the semester, undergraduate students give a summative talk about their work. Graduate students help their mentees to prepare for this talk.

Spring 2026 is currently accepting applications.

Graduate students: Apply here to become mentors during the application cycle.

Undergraduate students: Apply here to become mentees during the application cycle.

Here is a printable poster to share.