Dr. Tuncay Aktosun, (r), associate professor of mathematics and statistics, welcomed three of nine students selected to participate in MSUs first Research Experiences for Undergraduates in applied mathematics. Conducting research in the June 9-Aug. 8 program are (l-r) Matt Gilliland of Murray State University in Kentucky, Carmen Henderson of Jarvis Christian College in Texas and Alyssa Cramer of the University of Louisville, also in Kentucky. The program is funded by the National Science Foundation.