The SMALL Undergraduate Research Project is a nine-week (hopefully!) residential summer program in which undergraduates investigate open research problems in mathematics. One of the largest programs of its kind in the country, SMALL is supported in part by a National Science Foundation grant for Research Experiences for Undergraduates and by the Science Center of Williams College. Around 500 students have participated in the project since its inception in 1988.
Students work in small groups directed by individual faculty members. Many participants have published papers and presented talks at research conferences based on work done in SMALL. Some have gone on to complete PhD’s in Mathematics. During off hours, students enjoy the many attractions of summer in the Berkshires: hiking, biking, plays, concerts, etc. Weekly lunches, teas, and casual sporting events bring SMALL students together with faculty and other students spending the summer doing research at Williams College.
The program runs each year for 9 weeks, from June to August . Please apply online at http://www.mathprograms.org/db (it will be listed under Williams College as SMALLREU). Arrange for one letter of recommendation to be uploaded, and fill out the supplemental information. For more information about the program (including stipends, travel, meals, …) please see https://math.williams.edu/small/application-information/.
We have created a page for frequently asked questions: https://math.williams.edu/small-application-faq/. If this doesn’t answer your questions, or if you need more information, please contact the Program Director at smalldirector@williams.edu.
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Date Posted: Jul 10, 2022
Deadline: Aug 10, 2023