Structure and Details of Our Program
Eligibility
This is a federally-funded program and requires that student participants be:
- At least 18 years old by June 2, 2008.
- U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents of the U.S. or its territories.
- Students in good standing at an undergraduate degree program who will not have graduated by the end of this REU program.
Application Deadline
All application materials (including the student application, letters of recommendation, and official transcripts) must be received by March 14, 2008. Students applying should target a date sooner than March 14 to submit their application to give their recommenders time to submit their recommendations (which won't be requested by our automated system until the student submits their application). Applicants will be notified within a few weeks of the application deadline and will have about a week to reach their decision once notified.
Program Dates
The 10-week session will commence on June 2, 2008 and will end on August 8, 2008.
Location
The research program will take place on the Harvey Mudd campus. The college is in the city of Claremont on the eastern edge of Los Angeles county. The walkable heart of Claremont (known as “the village”) boasts numerous restaurants, shops, and various entertainments including an independent movie theatre. Grocery stores, from Vons (a.k.a. Safeway) to Trader Joes are also within walking distance north of the college. Claremont is pleasant and safe community, sometimes called “the city of trees and Ph.D.s”---in fact, it was recently the “5th Best City to Live in America” (by Money Magazine).
The city of Pasadena is about 35 minutes away by car, and downtown Los Angeles can be reached in about 50 minutes via the Metrolink light rail system.
Living and Dining Arrangements
The student participants will live in comfortable Harvey Mudd dormitories and will receive a meal plan at the dining hall, both at no charge.
Research Facilities
The students will work in a newly renovated modern research space with work areas, a meeting room, and plenty of computers. The space is about 3 minutes away from the faculty offices.
Social Life
The REU students will live nearby one another, dine together, and participate in a number of planned activities on evenings and weekends. We will arrange trips to nearby attractions such as mountains, beaches, and LA attractions. There are typically about 100 students who spend the summer at HMC engaged in research and there will be many opportunities to meet fun and interesting people. Students will have access to the recreation facilities and gym among other college facilities.
Stipend
All student particants who complete the program will receive an REU stipend, in addition to complete room and board at Harvey Mudd College.
