This eight-week summer program, supported by the National Science Foundation, aims to give its participants a clear understanding of the world of mathematics, primarily through firsthand experience. The dates of the 2024 program (subject to final NSF approval) will be June 16-August 10. Participants are grouped into research teams and led by the project directors. Teams engage in original research, of significant interest and potential impact. Participants receive a stipend ($4000 for undergraduates), housing, and additional funds toward food.

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Expected participant outcomes include mastery of the problem area, appreciation of mathematical scholarship, improvement of technical speaking/writing skills, presentation of results at scholarly conferences, and publication of results in scholarly journals.

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Some participant comments on an anonymous survey: "a life changing experience", "San Diego is a beautiful city", "the most influential event of my adult life", "a large positive on my career", "prepared me for my future life", "I knew I picked the right REU after the first week", "fun, educational, and professional", "accomplished meaningful and substantial research", "the greatest impact of any professional development activity that I've had[...] including earning my M.A.", "San Diego is great!", "My best summer so far."

• To participate as an (ordinary) undergraduate student, you must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States and its possessions. You must also be a full-time student pursuing a major in the mathematical sciences in Fall, i.e. not graduated yet.
• These requirements are not flexible, due to NSF rules. Participants receive a stipend of $4000, lodging, and some money toward food.
• To participate as a graduate student, you must have received an undergraduate degree before June 16 2024. There is no citizenship requirement.
• To participate as an unsupported student, you must be prepared to receive no support from the program (stipend, housing, travel, etc.).