The University of Iowa Research Program

Please check back for information about the 2009 program!

The University of Iowa program will accept 15 students total, 9 in math and 6 in Biostatistics. Students at the University of Iowa will live together with the students in the VIGRE program in the Mayflower Residence Hall and share cultural and social activities with students in both the VIGRE and AGEP programs. Meals will be provided at Burge Residence Hall. Resident assistants will be available in the evenings and on weekends for support. 

Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics will offer 3 workshop courses that will feed into 9 mathematics research projects.  The UI mathematics classes, as well as social and cultural events, will also be shared with the NSF VIGRE REU students who represent the Heartland Partnership schools. 

Click here for projects.

Biostatistics

The University of Iowa Department of Biostatistics will offer a Biostatistics course and 8 research projects.  Mentors in Biostatistics will be Kathryn Chaloner, Jacob Oleson, Brian Smith, and Gideon Zamba.  You can find more information on the Biostatistics program here.

Computer Science

The University of Iowa Department of Computer Science will offer a research experience this summer with mentor Alberto Segre. You can find more information on the Computer Science program here.