Directed Reading Program

Resources

Speaking presentation resources

When preparing a math presentation, ask yourself and your mentor these questions.

Here are some sample LaTeX (beamer) slides. You can look at the overleaf links to see how to write the LaTeX code which creates these slides.

Slides from a DRP Talk by Timothy
Slides from a DRP Talk by Maria
Slides from a 20 minute research talk and the corresponding LaTeX code on overleaf
Slides from a 50 minute research talk and the corresponding LaTeX code on overleaf

We are collecting here short videos with advice from UC Davis professors about how to give a talk. Check them out!

Advice from Professor Vazirani

Advice from Professor Starkston

Advice from Professor De Loera

Poster Session Resources

Posters from UC Davis DRP students

Poster Advice

Undergraduate publications

The DRP program mainly involves reading and learning. Occasionally however a DRP mentee may produce an article of original research or exposition. Here are some recommended undergraduate journals to consider if you have completed an article.