Dec. 4, 2025 | Austin, Minn. — Next summer, undergraduate students looking to accelerate their career growth in applied mathematics and computational science will have a new, exciting opportunity at The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota. That’s because Assistant Professor David Guinovart, PhD, was recently selected to serve as one of the mentors for a summer 2026 research program administered by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM).
“The SIAM-Simons Undergraduate Summer Research Program offers a unique opportunity that aligns perfectly with our existing research internship structure,” Dr. Guinovart said. “I believe that SIAM has a clear understanding of the importance of integrating mathematics into all sciences, including, in this case, biology.”
The SIAM-Simons Undergraduate Summer Research Program is a nationally competitive program that takes place across five chosen U.S. sites every year. For eight weeks, two students work closely with a faculty member at each site as they participate in collaborative research and enhance their communication skills for computational science and mathematics principles. Students can learn more about the upcoming session’s cohort of mentors and the research projects they could contribute to via the SIAM website.
Students and mentors at all sites will connect via video conference to present work, participate in professional development activities, and build community. Ultimately, they will present their research at a national conference. If all that wasn’t enough, they’ll also get to visit the Flatiron Institute in New York City.
A unique perk for participants at The Hormel Institute: These students will also join The Hormel Institute’s Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) during the time that both are ongoing, giving students additional mentoring, networking, and professional development experiences.
“When I reflect on my own path, I realize that aspects of my work or attitude I once thought were entirely my own are, in fact, echoes of my mentors.” Dr. Guinovart said. “Mentoring also allows us to see our own work from a new angle and reminds us that scientific progress is, at its core, a collaborative and intergenerational effort.”
Applications for summer 2026 are open now until February 6, 2026. SIAM will review applications and select students for the program.
To learn more about program requirements, eligibility criteria, and more, visit the SIAM-Simons Undergraduate Summer Research Program.
In addition to this upcoming SIAM-Simons Undergraduate Summer Research Program opportunity, The Hormel Institute has a suite of immersive learning experiences available for undergraduates at The Hormel Institute—all of which are currently accepting applications.
- The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) is an immersive summer internship experience in which students work alongside scientists to conduct their own research projects, present their work, and participate in professional development activities.
- The Postbaccalaureate Accelerated Career Experience (PACE) is a unique full-time, year-long program offered to recent graduates of undergraduate programs who want to gain both hands-on research experience and professional development skills to prepare for graduate-level programs in biomedical research areas.
- The Hormel Institute’s Innovative Summer Program of Intensive Research Education (HI-InSPIRE) is a 10-week immersive research experience offering exposure to biomedical and translational research in areas related to cardiovascular diseases.
Application deadlines vary from program to program and range from January to February 2026. For more information, follow the link to each program named above.
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