SUMS Institute, the Math Science Honors Program, MTBI:
Guest Speaker: Carols Castillo-Chavez
Joaquin Bustoz Jr. Professor of Mathematical Biology Director of SUMS / MTBI
( prepared by Hiroko Hashitomi )
The Mathematical and
Theoretical Biology Institute ( MTBI ), established in
1996 by Carol Castillo-Chavez, provided sequential student-driven research
experience for undergraduate students in applied mathematics, statistics and
biology. Students receive instruction, mentoring and partial research
experience in a collaborate environment where they
work closely with graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and faculty on
projects of their own choosing. MTBI summer institutes have mentored over 225
undergraduate participants, mostly from underrepresented minority groups, many
of whom participate multiple times. Over fifty percent of MTBI alumni, are currently graduate students or have graduated
from graduate programs in quantitative fields, mainly mathematics and
statistics.
SUMS stands for
Strengthening Underrepresented Mathematics and Science students, established in
1985 with $4000 grant from private institutions. SUMS is
now funded by grants of over one million dollars from the state, NSF, and
private institutions.
Summer Programs by
SUMS Institute, Math and Statistics : Math-Science
Honors Program
Program Goal : To expose high school students from at-risk groups to
the university’s math and science courses
Program Description : High school students participate in a five or
eight session class taught by ASU faculty and are tutored by post program
participants who currently attend ASU. The program is open to all high school
sophomores, juniors, and seniors who demonstrate the academic potential to
pursue university studies in mathematics or science.