RTG: Optimization and Inversion for the 21st Century Workforce 
Mathematical optimization, inversion, and data science play a crucial role in applications across the sciences, engineering, and medicine. This RTG leverages the expertise of mathematics faculty in these and related areas to train and mentor students across levels ranging from high school to doctoral and postdoctoral scholars. Some of the core projects will include optimization and design for
- Metamaterials
- Porous media
- Photonics
- Climate modeling
- Machine learning
- Remote sensing
- Polar ecology
- Medical imaging
- Geophysical exploration
- Fluid Mechanics
- Uncertainty quantification
- Material topology
This group is sponsored by NSF award #2136198.
Fellowship funds from this grant can only be used to support US citizens, nationals, and permanent residents.
Programs and Activities
- Engagement of Underserved Students
- High School REU
- Science Research Initiative
- Research Experiences for Undergrads
- High School Ambassadors
- Design Competition Course
- Applied Math Collective
- Summer Mentorship Program
- Internships
- Applied Math Collective
- Applied Math Seminar Series
- Statistics Industry Seminar
- UTOPIA Conference
Postdoctoral Fellows
Current RTG supported postdocs
Fellowship funds are available for supporting postdoctoral fellows. More details and application instructions are found at our Mathjobs page.
Note that funding is only open to US citizens, nationals, and permanent residents.
PhD Students
Current RTG supported PhD students
Rebecca Hardenbrook
Tyler Schuessler
The RTG is actively recruiting new students to join our program. Funding is available for students to join at the PhD level. We may also be able to support funded Masters degrees.
Current students in the departmental graduate programs may apply for RTG funding by contacting the Principal Investigators. Outside students first apply to the department's PhD program. In your personal statement mention that you strongly wish to be considered for the Applied Math RTG. Fee waiver codes are available for applicants to the RTG programs, see the Fee Waiver section of the application instruction page.
Note that funding is only open to US citizens, nationals, and permanent residents.
Faculty
Faculty involved in the research activities RTG grant
Principal Investigators
Faculty involved in the administration of this RTG grant