Researching novel and important interactions between algorithmic
theory and practice, the ALADDIN Center PROBEs
(PROBlem-oriented Explorations) are of great interest and quite
accessible to students. Many of these projects lend themselves
naturally to undergraduate research. The ALADDIN Center is supporting
seven undergraduate students this summer, working in teams with
graduate students and guided by ALADDIN faculty, on a variety
research mini-PROBEs (initiated and led by ALADDIN graduate students).
The first month is spent exploring the literature and becoming
familiar with the topic. During the second and third months, the
students formulate the main questions, embark on the research,
and implement code, then write up and present the results. All
participants meet weekly to discuss their research progress, problems,
and successes. At the end of the summer, a mini-symposium is held
in which each student presents their work in a moderated session
and has the results published on the ALADDIN web site.More Information
about the symposia held during the summer of 2002
REU Summer 2003 Symposium
The ALADDIN REU Summer 2003 Symposium is scheduled for Thursday,
August 14th, and Tuesday, August 19th. Full program
Mini-PROBEs for Summer 2003
Algorithms for Facility Location
Anonymous Communication
Designing Overlay Multicast Networks for Streaming
Dynamic Algorithms
HumanAUT
Moving Mesh Simulations
Space-Efficient Point Location