{"product_id":"a-mathematicians-practical-guide-to-mentoring-undergraduate-research-9781470449346","title":"A Mathematicians Practical Guide to Mentoring","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA complete how-to manual on starting an undergraduate research program. Readers will find advice on setting appropriate problems, directing student progress, managing group dynamics, obtaining external funding, publishing student results, and a myriad of other relevant issues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a wonderful resource for those interested in engaging undergraduates in research. The authors' extensive experience in mentoring undergraduates in research is evident throughout.\" - Joseph A. Gallian, Director of the University of Minnesota Duluth REU, Former President of MAA, Former Director of MAA Project NExT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"You do not need to be a mathematician to appreciate \u003cem\u003eA Mathematician's Practical Guide to Mentoring Undergraduate Research\u003c\/em\u003e. The book is filled with useful information, advice, and ideas for faculty engaging in undergraduate research based on the most successful ideas from the undergraduate research community.\" - Julio Rivera, Emeritus President of the Council on Undergraduate Research\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A remarkably entertaining compendium of useful information for anyone interested in mentoring undergraduates in mathematical research. With wisdom gathered over their collective decades of experience, the authors provide a complete starter kit for successful undergraduate research groups in the mathematical sciences.\" - Kathryn Leonard, Director of the Center for Undergraduate Research in Mathematics at Occidental College\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy should undergraduates do research?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA beginner's guide to mentoring undergraduates in research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing appropriate research problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoosing students and managing group dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelping students communicate their results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to write a successful grant proposal and get funding for undergraduate research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer REU programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssessment of undergraduate research programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe future of undergraduate research: Enhancing curricula, building partnerships, launching careers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix A: Sample grant proposals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix B: Acronyms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBibliography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MP-AMM American Mathematical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50041344262487,"sku":"9781470449346","price":46.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781470449346.jpg?v=1740182882","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-mathematicians-practical-guide-to-mentoring-undergraduate-research-9781470449346","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}