Research and Opportunities: Department of Mathematics

Research and Opportunities

Independent Study

To Enroll in MATH 399-0 Independent Study with a Faculty Member:

Consult with the faculty member, and submit a Petition for Independent Study.

Not a Math Major or Minor (yet)? You can schedule an advising appointment with the DUS by contacting our UG Program Assistant:

Jenima Lyon: Lunt 106A or jenima.lyon@northwestern.edu

For Calculus advising, contact the Director of Calculus.

For MENU advising, contact the Director of MENU.

Current Mathematics Majors and Minors can schedule advising appointments through ConnectNU.

Undergraduate Research at Northwestern

Undergraduate Research at Other Institutions

Directed Reading Program

The Department of Mathematics typically runs a Directed Reading Program each quarter. The program is similar models run at many universities around the country: graduate students in the department of mathematics volunteer to mentor undergraduates in learning of some mathematical subject during a single quarter, usually through reading selections of a book or other expository text together.

The program is informal and students do not get any credit for participation (though you may list your participation on your CV, etc). Rather, the program is a good opportunity to explore mathematical topics beyond the undergraduate courses. For students curious about mathematical research, writing a senior thesis, or pursuing graduate school in mathematics, the Directed Reading Program is a good opportunity to explore mathematics beyond the classroom format. Keep an eye out for announcements, and contact drp@math.northwestern.edu if you have any questions.