summer research on symmetry and TDA

what: Summer research program on symmetry detection and topological data analysis (TDA)

when: 5 June - 28 July

where: Reed College (in-person and hybrid remote)

who: Two or three Reed undergrads working under the mentorship of Kyle Ormsby and Angélica Osorno

why: Symmetry detection is an important problem in image processing and computer vision. TDA (especially persistent cohomology) supplies a novel and effective tool for identifying symmetries in natural and artificial images. Participants will contribute to this emerging field and gain skills in

• pure and applied algebraic topology,
• mathematical programming, and
• mathematics and computer science research and communication.

how: Continuing and graduating Reed students can apply via this form. (Apply by 15 February for full consideration.) The personal statement should consist of at most one page of English prose including:

• Your relevant background and experience, including prior research, mathematics projects, coding experience (especially Python), linear algebra (required) and topology (optional) background, or mathematics-related jobs.
• Your reasons for interest in the program.
• Your professional goals.

Your faculty reference does not need to prepare a letter of recommendation.

Please contact Kyle Ormsby (ormsbyk@reed.edu) or Angélica Osorno (aosorno@reed.edu) with any questions.