MATHEMATICS AND NONLINEAR DYNAMICS OF

BIOLOGICAL, BIO-INSPIRED & ENGINEERING SYSTEMS

May 31, 2010 - July 30, 2010
REU Reference Form

TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT:

Applicant Name: __________________________ Affiliation: _______________________________

Reference’s Name and Title: ________________________________________________

Reference’s Signature: ________________________________________________

TO BE COMPLETED BY RECOMMENDER:

How long have you known the applicant? __________ In what capacity? ____________

Please evaluate the applicant by placing a check in the column that most nearly represents your opinion.
If you lack the knowledge to make a definite rating, please check “No Information”

I would compare the applicant with other students of the same level as follows:
Exceptional Superior Above Average No Information
(Top 5%) (Top10%) (Upper 25%)
Intellectual Ability
Motivation & Diligence
Reliability
Maturity
Independent of thought
Ability to work in groups

Overall, how does this student rate with current/past students in your classes? (Please check one)

Strongly Recommend Recommend with Reservation

Recommend Do not Recommend

On a separate sheet of paper, please provide your subjective evaluation of the applicant’s academic
qualifications, promise and character. Your written assessment is very important to us.

Web: http://math.gmu.edu/reu Email: reu@math.gmu.edu

Please mail this application form along with other documents requested by April 02, 2010 to:
George Mason University REU Program
Department of Mathematical Sciences
4400 University Drive, MS: 3F2
Science & Tech I, Fairfax, VA 22030