This volume provides accessible and self-contained research problems designed for undergraduate student projects, and simultaneously promotes the development of sustainable undergraduate research programs. The chapters in this work span a variety of topical areas of pure and applied mathematics and mathematics education. Each chapter gives a self-contained introduction on a research topic with an emphasis on the specific tools and knowledge needed to create and maintain fruitful research programs for undergraduates. Some of the topics discussed include:* Disease modeling* Tropical curves and surfaces* Numerical semigroups* Mathematics EducationThis volume will primarily appeal to undergraduate students interested in pursuing research projects and faculty members seeking to mentor them. It may also aid students and faculty participating in independent studies and capstone projects.

Book Information
ISBN 9783030378523
Author Pamela E. Harris
Format Hardback
Page Count 316
Imprint Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Publisher Springer Nature Switzerland AG