The Illinois Mathematics Lab (previously known as Illinois Geometry Lab) provides invaluable experience to students, exposing them to multiple facets of mathematics research prior to graduation. Through participation in IML, students gain skills in research, collaboration, and communication that make them more well-rounded learners and attractive candidates to potential employers.
- Research projects: Each fall and spring semester, select mathematics faculty members lead small groups of undergraduate students in discovery-based learning projects that tackle interesting questions in pure and applied mathematics. Students learn how to collaborate with other researchers, meet deadlines, and look at everyday problems through the lens of an experienced mathematician.
- Publications: IML research groups often publish their work in research journals, so students can gain valuable insights in the the academic publishing process.
- Products: Some IML research groups have create software and visualizations that they share with the relevant research communities, providing students with substantive content for portfolios and experience presenting ideas and products.
See current projects
View a list of current or upcoming projects to see what piques your interest.
Visit project archive
Look through a list of past research projects hosted by IML.
See IML products & publications
Learn more about the work products that have resulted from IML projects.
Illinois Mathematics Lab research is supported by the Department of Mathematics at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and by generous gifts from private donors.