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Sarah Anderson recently presented research at Brown University’s Symposium for Undergraduates in the Mathematical Sciences. Anderson did much of the research as part of the National Science Foundation’s Research Experiences for Undergraduates program at Oakland University (Michigan) last summer.

“Being able to present our research at Brown was an amazing experience,” Anderson said. “It was fun to be introduced to various areas of mathematics and to speak to new professors and students about math.”

At Brown, Anderson presented with a University of Dayton student, with whom she researched last summer. She also attended various lectures from guest speakers.

From May to June of last year, the math major and English minor worked with two other students and two professors to study how to find the optimal pathway between two vertices, or computer processors. After their research Anderson and others presented their work to the faculty of Oakland University, who hope to have it published.

“This program was probably the highlight of my college career,” she said. “I was able to see what graduate school in mathematics would really be like, and I am more committed than ever to pursue a career in mathematics.”

In addition, Anderson participated in a scientific visualization course and activities to prepare students for graduate school.

“I am grateful for being able to be involved in mathematics research and I cannot wait to do more,” she said. “I also learned how much PC truly prepared me for the next step in my career, and I am so thankful to all my professors.”

Anderson and PC student Olivia Hightower also presented their summer research at the Mathematical Association of America southern conference at Belmont University (Nashville).

The Simpsonville, SC native volunteers with Girl Scouts as part of Student Volunteer Services. A radio DJ for WPCX, the college radio station, Anderson is also a member of the Mathematical Association of America and the International English Honor Society.