Mathematics & Physics summer research program brings students from across the nation to Marshall

Ten undergraduate students from eight states spent their summer at Marshall University as part of the Appalachian Mathematics and Physics Site (AMPS), an eight-week Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program hosted by the Department of Mathematics and Physics.

The students worked alongside faculty mentors on research projects spanning complex analysis, computational astrophysics, graph theory, linear algebra, textile dye filtration, and abstract algebra. Participants traveled to Huntington from California, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Washington. Marshall mathematics student Aiden Taylor was among the selected participants.

In addition to conducting research, students took part in weekly presentations, attended talks by established researchers, and explored the region through visits to New River Gorge National Park and Carter Caves. The program concluded with a poster session in Smith Hall, where participants shared their findings with the campus community.

The AMPS program is supported by National Science Foundation Award #2349289 and was launched in 2024 under the leadership of faculty members Dr. Jesse Cuchta and Dr. Daniel Deterding. With only a limited number of mathematics and physics REU programs funded nationwide, AMPS provides a valuable opportunity for students to gain hands-on research experience while showcasing Marshall University’s growing role in undergraduate STEM research.