The NSA's Summer 2005 program has a very early deadline since
participants have to pass a security clearance.
There are Undergraduate and Graduate Programs. Stephen Young particpated
in the Grad program this past summer.
The undergrad announcement is below, and the graduate announcement after the jump.
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THE DIRECTOR'S SUMMER PROGRAM
at
THE NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY
CRYPTOLOGIC MATHEMATICS FOR EXCEPTIONAL UNDERGRADUATE
MATHEMATICIANS
Mrs. Jacqueline A. Holmgren, Program Manager
math@afterlife.ncsc.mil
***********DEADLINE IS 15 OCTOBER*************
The Director's Summer Program is the National Security Agency's premier
outreach to the nation's most outstanding undergraduate mathematics
majors. Each summer we invite two dozen exceptional students to
collaborate with each other and with NSA mathematicians on problems
critical to the intelligence gathering and information assurance
missions of the agency. Admission to the 12-week program is highly
competitive. Applicants should have a demonstrated superior
mathematical aptitude. A full year of abstract algebra and analysis
are recommended. Some computer experience is desirable, particularly
with C or C++ and mathematical software packages.
The goals of the Director's Summer Program are to:
* introduce the future leaders of the U.S. mathematics
community to the Agency's mission and share with them the
excitement of working on mathematics problems of national
importance;
* provide a deep understanding of the vital role that
mathematics plays in enabling the Agency to tackle a diverse
set of technical challenges;
* encourage bright undergraduate mathematics majors to continue
their study of mathematics and pursue careers in the
mathematical sciences; and, of course, to
* solve current operational problems.
DSP participants work on a wide range of problems in mathematics,
cryptology, and communications technology. These problems often involve
applications of abstract algebra, geometry, number theory, probability,
statistics, combinatorics, graph theory, algorithms, computer science,
and analysis. Introductory lectures on modern cryptologic mathematics
will be given at the beginning of the summer; at the same time,
approximately ten current problems will be presented. Each student will
choose one or two as the focus for his or her research. Students are
expected to document their work in technical papers which are internally
published at the agency.
Information about the Director's Summer Program is sent to over 300
colleges and universities each year. Because of the lengthy security
processing required, the deadline for applications is 15 October each
year. To apply, a student should send a resume, at least two letters of
recommendation from faculty members familiar with their technical work,
and current transcripts. A list of courses which will have been
completed by the end of the academic year should also be included.
**Students must be U.S. citizens.** All information should be sent to:
Department of Defense
National Security Agency
9800 Savage Road
Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755-6515
Attn: R1 (DSP), Suite 6515.
DSP, located at Fort Meade, Maryland, runs from end of May through
middle of August. Students are paid a salary commensurate with their
education level. Responsibility for housing finances rest with the
student. Students who attend out-of-state schools are eligible for
round trip airline ticket to and from school or mileage reimbursement
up to cost of government issued airline ticket.
The Director's Summer Program is an extremely rewarding summer
experience! For additional information, call Mrs. Jacquie Holmgren,
Program Manager at (301) 688-0983 or send e-mail to
math@afterlife.ncsc.mil. For more information about career
opportunities at the NSA visit www.nsa.gov.
THE GRADUATE MATHEMATICS PROGRAM
at
THE NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY
CRYPTOLOGIC MATHEMATICS FOR EXCEPTIONAL GRADUATE
STUDENTS IN MATHEMATICS
Mrs. Jacqueline A. Holmgren, Program Manager
math@afterlife.ncsc.mil
***********DEADLINE IS 15 OCTOBER*************
The Graduate Mathematics Program provides an opportunity for exceptional
mathematics graduate students to work directly with NSA mathematicians
on mission-critical problems and experience the excitement of the NSA
mathematics community. Admission to the 12-week program is highly
competitive. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are
currently enrolled in a mathematics graduated program.
Applicants should have demonstrated superior mathematical aptitude and
problem-solving skills. Evidence of successful work on an independent
project in pure or applied mathematics or computer science is
desirable. Applicants may be at any stage in their graduate careers and
working, or intending to work, in any area of mathematics. Computer
programming experience, especially C or C++, is desirable.
State of the art computer software resources are available to Graduate
Mathematics Program participants. Computational software packages such
as MATHEMATICA, MATHLAB, MAGMA, MAPLE and SPLUS are also available.
Information about the Graduate Mathematics Program is sent to over 300
colleges and universities across the United States. Because of the
lengthy security processing required, the deadline for applications is
15 October each year. To apply, a student must send a resume, at least
two letters of recommendation from faculty members familiar with their
work, and a copy of undergraduate and graduate transcripts through the
current academic year. All information should be sent to:
Department of Defense
National Security Agency
9800 Savage Road
Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755-6515
Attn: R1 (GMP) Suite 6515.
GMP, located at Fort Meade, Maryland, runs from end of May through
middle of August. Students are paid a salary commensurate with their
education level. Responsibility for housing finances rest with the
student. Students who attend out-of-state schools are eligible for
round trip airline ticket to and from school or mileage reimbursement
up to cost of government issued airline ticket.
For additional information about the Graduate Mathematics Program, call
Mrs. Jacquie Holmgren, Program Manager at (301) 688-0983 or send e-mail
to math@afterlife.ncsc.mil. For more information about career
opportunities at the NSA visit www.nsa.gov.