About

Twoples is a mentorship program for undergraduates interested in pursuing a research-based graduate degree in math. Twoples especially aims to provide such mentorship to students from underrepresented groups or non-traditional backgrounds, as well as to students at non-research oriented colleges and universities.

Twoples is inspired by the Directed Reading Program. Like the DRP, Twoples connects undergrads with current math grad students. These grad-undergrad pairs work together on a reading course based on their mutual interests.

Unlike the DRP, Twoples takes place online. This allows undergrads from any institution to find a graduate mentor. We especially encourage undergrads from liberal arts colleges, minority-serving institutions, community colleges, and universities with no Directed Reading Program to apply.

• Undergrads apply to be mentees. In their application, undergrads can provide details about their background, interests, and desired mentor attributes.

• Grads apply to be mentors. Mentors should be actively pursuing or have recently completed a research-oriented PhD in the mathematical sciences.

• Based on mutual interests, undergrads and grads are paired together. These pairs work together to decide on a topic for the semester.

• Mentors and mentees meet online for an hour each week. Mentors can expect to spend 1 hour each week preparing for meetings. Mentees can expect to spend 3 hours each week preparing for meetings.

• Halfway through the semester, the grad-undergrad pair decide on a final project and write up a brief description. The final project is due at the end of the semester.