Mentoring Math Minds

Application

Want to learn how to do math research and connect with faculty and fellow students? Join the Mentoring Math Minds (MMM) Program!

MMM is a year-long program open to undergraduate students and offers faculty supervised research projects, opportunities to present work, support for attending regional and national conferences, weekly research talks by local and invited faculty, and events that encourage research-based networking.

Requirements to Apply

You do not need to be a math major or have prior research experience to participate in this program, just a genuine interest in mathematics and a curiosity about research. Unlike many traditional research programs, no prior research background is required. The program is also open to students from outside SLU.

Application Timeline

Applications are accepted from December 15 to April 15 each academic year.

Reasons to Apply

Regardless of your career goals, whether graduate school or industry, early exposure to research in college is one of the most effective ways to set yourself on the path to success.

  • Access funding opportunities to support your academic journey.
  • Explore exciting math topics through research projects.
  • Strengthen problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking.
  • Gain personalized support to achieve academic and career goals.
  • Build connections in a supportive network of peers and mentors.

Expectations

  • MMM scholars are expected to:
  • Enroll in Mentoring and Professional Development in Mathematics (MPD) Seminar,
  • Attend weekly one-hour research meetings with mentors. Time and date is determined by scholars’ availability,
  • Dedicate additional 6 hours per week to their assigned research stream,
  • Present their work at the poster session and engage with peers’ research,
  • Participate and present in the research conference, sharing their accomplishments and learning from others in the program,
  • Submit a written report on their research,
  • Participate in outreach event, SK Math Days at WashU

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How to Apply

All interested candidates are invited to complete an online application form. Applicants will be asked to submit their

  1. CV of maximum two pages: tailored to highlight your math background, involvement in research (if any), and extracurricular activities.
  2. Letter of interest of maximum one page; addressing the following:
  • Your motivation for participating in the MMM program,
  • Relevant background, interest, and experience in mathematics and doing mathematical research,
  • Long-term professional goals, if any.
Submit your Application here!