[Acmsmajors] SAMSI/CRSC Undergraduate Workshop, May 21 - 25, 2007 (fwd)

[Brooke Miller]

*2006-2007 Education and Outreach Program *
SAMSI/CRSC Undergraduate Workshop, May 21 - 25, 2007 at North Carolina
State University

*GENERAL INFORMATION *
(http://www.samsi.info/workshops/2006ug-workshop200705.shtml)

SAMSI will host a one week undergraduate workshop intended for college
juniors and seniors focused on SAMSI research activities related to the
statistical and applied mathematical modeling and analysis of
experimental data.  During the first day, a summary of research
activities in the 2006-2007 programs on High Dimensional Inference
and Random Matrices and Development and Assessment and Utilization of
Comnplex Computer Models will be presented.  During days two through
five, particiants will be involved in a hands-on experience.  They
will use mathematical and statistical models to analyze experimental
data they collect in the CRSC/Math Instructional Research Lab
(see www.ncsu.edu/crsc/) on the NC State University campus.

Tutorials on modeling, mathematical and statistical methodology and on
the physical experiments being used will be given. Participants working
together in small teams will collect data and analyze it using
mathematical and statistical software provided.


REGISTRATION
Applicants should use the on-line application form

   http://www.samsi.info/200607/ug/ug-application200705.html

and also have one letter of recommendation sent to the address specified
there.
Full financial support for travel expenses, subsistence and lodging in
university housing will be provided for all attendees. Due to space
considerations, participation is restricted and will be offered to
approximately 25 individuals selected from the applicant pool.
Participants are expected to arrive for the workshop on Sunday, May 20,
2007 and remain in continuous attendance until 12:00pm on Friday, May 25,
2007.

Applications will be considered beginning April 2, 2007 and continuing
until April 25, 2007. Successful applicants will be notified of their
acceptance as soon as a decision on their application is reached.

Upon acceptance for the program, individuals must confirm by email
within three days their intention to participate (otherwise their
place will be given to another applicant).  Accepted participants
will be advised regarding airfares and will need to purchase plane
tickets with a two to three-week advance fare.

Please direct questions concerning the workshop to
ugworkshop200705 at samsi.info or 919-513-7436.

Schedule TBA