Supporting Undergraduate Research in Applied Mathematics at CUNY Brooklyn College
Abstract
Mathematics is a critical eld in our increasingly complex and data-driven world, and thereis a growing need for professionals that are able to combine logical reasoning and creativeproblem-solving. However, there is a shortage of students pursuing careers in mathematicsand related elds. To address this issue, we seek support for undergraduate research activitiesin applied mathematics, with the goal of preparing future leaders in both mathematics andSTEM related elds.The City University of New York (CUNY) is the nation s largest urban public universityand a transformative engine of social mobility. CUNY has 25 colleges spread across NewYork City s ve boroughs, serving 243,000 degree-seeking students of all ages and awarding55,000 degrees each year. Brooklyn College is one of the senior colleges of the system,enrolling primarily undergraduate students. As of Fall 2021, out of the 15,938 studentsenrolled at Brooklyn College, 13,405 were undergraduate and 2,533 were graduate students.Brooklyn College is a Minority-Serving Institution, being classi ed as a Asian American andNative American-Paci c Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). Overall, its student bodycomprises individuals originating from 136 countries, and speaking 91 di erent languages.Supporting undergraduate research in mathematics and its applications is crucial for de-veloping the next generation of leaders in STEM related elds and strengthening our nation sworkforce in these critical elds. This grant proposal aims to support the research activi-ties of undergraduate students in applied mathematics at CUNY Brooklyn College over thecourse of one academic year. By establishing such program, we aim to provide these under-graduate students with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of mathematics andits applications, develop research skills, enhance communication skills, strengthen teamworkand collaboration, and prepare for graduate school or potential careers in STEM related elds. We anticipate that the program will support two undergraduate students during its rst academic year, with the potential to expand in future years.The undergraduate research projects will focus on topics germane to the PI s researchinterests on dynamical systems and optimal control. The research will be disseminatedthrough presentations at local and online conferences, as well as publications in scholarlyjournals, providing the undergraduate students with opportunities to share their ndingsand develop their professional skills.Overall, this proposal will make a signi cant impact on undergraduate research in appliedmathematics at CUNY Brooklyn College. In addition, it will contribute to increasing diver-sity and inclusion in STEM by targeting underrepresented students and providing them withthe resources and support needed to succeed in their research endeavors, thus fostering aculture of research and scholarship in applied mathematics among CUNY Brooklyn Collegeundergraduate students.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Mar 06, 2024
- Source ID
- FA95502310421
Entities
People
- Diogo Pinheiro
Organizations
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research
- Research Foundation of The City University of New York
- United States Air Force