Mentee Interest Form

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This is an application to the OSU Cycle program for the Autumn 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. The Cycle program aims to foster a positive environment in the mathematics department, particularly for students who have not engaged in mathematics research before or who are passionate about continuing. Cycle is a one hour per week (5:20-6:15 PM Tuesdays in-person, asynchronous options available) course which provides students with a gateway to research in mathematics. The (one-day) conference is tentatively scheduled for the weekend of April 17/18, 2027. Attendance at the conference is mandatory for all mentees.

Cycle is a two-semester sequence. Both semesters will be a mixture of classes focused on professional development and getting to know the community alongside the primary goal of providing an introduction to individualized research.

Note that filling out this form is not equivalent to enrolling in the course; you should enroll in addition through your advisor. Please fill it out this form as soon as or before you enroll!

Mentees will be able to meet with prospective mentors on September 1, 2026 from 4:30-6:30 PM.

Deadline August 28, 2026.

Email *

Name.# (as it appears on Carmen) *

Preferred Name

Have you participated in active mathematics research in the past? *

Yes

Other:

Which of the following apply to you as a student at the Ohio State University in the upcoming year (2026-2027)? *

First-year college student

First-year transfer student

Not a first-year OSU student, but a first-year in the OSU Department of Mathematics

Second-year OSU student

Third-year OSU student

Fourth-year OSU student

Other:

Required

What major(s) (if any) have you declared? *

Tell us about you and your (non-mathematical) background. *

Tell us about your mathematical background. *

In what areas of mathematics are you interested in doing research? (If you are planning to work with a specific mentor, say so here.) *

Why are you interested in participating in Cycle? *

What are you hoping to get out of Cycle? *

In order to help us improve our marketing techniques, please share how you learned about Cycle. *

I have participated in Cycle in the past.

From a friend who has participated in Cycle in the past.

From my academic advisor.

From one of my professors.

From the Cycle webpage.

Other:

I understand that participation in Cycle is expected to be a year-long commitment, and that I am expected to be respectful of my mentor's time and commitment to the project. *

I understand.

If there is anything you would like to add, please do so here:

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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