Mathematics
Professional Opportunities
Make sure to check out great general professional resources including the MAA Math Career Page and Central Career Services.
Grad CAMP 2022: Graduates Creating Applications for More Professional Experiences
Flyer
Where: Library 152
When: every other- Wednesday over Summer 2022: June 29, July 13, July 27, Aug 17*.
Time: 11:00am - noon
What? During these sessions we will:
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Discuss professional opportunities during school and post-graduation (June 29)
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Discuss Summer preparation timeline (June 29)
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Make a list of programs to apply for post-graduation (July 13)
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Review our post-graduation application materials including personal essay and CV (July 13, July 27, Aug 17)
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Create a Fall timeline for finding letter writers and finalizing your materials (Aug 17)
Notes from 2020 meetings:
| Meeting Notes | Meeting Recording | Meeting Assignments | |
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July 8: Welcome Meeting |
Meeting 01 Notes | Meeting 01 Recording |
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| July 22: Reviewing Statement of Purpose | Meeting 02 Notes | Meeting 02 Recording |
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| Aug 5 | Meeting 03 Notes | No video made |
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| Aug 19 | Meeting 04 Notes | Students shared personal info, no video |
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Sept 16 |
Meeting 05 Notes | Meeting Video |
Check out: |
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs)
Funding at CWU for Undergraduate Research: Undergrad Research
Comprehensive list of Summer REUs:
- Why should you do undergraduate research?
- Math Reup Programs
- Young Researchers Should Consider These 4 Pieces of Career Advice:Open-Mindedness, Pause for Reflection, People Skills, and No Assumptions
- List of REUs by the Mathematical Alliance
- Gateway to Federal Opportunities for Undergraduate Students
- Programs for Secondary Education Teachers:
- Specific Programs that We Recommend
- EDGE: A Program for Women in Mathematics, Edge for Women
Scholarship Opportunities
The best source for applying to scholarships at Central Washington is Scholarships
Other opportunities to be aware of for math majors include:
- COTS Undergraduate Scholarships, Undergraduate Scholars
Applying for Graduate School
Before you start reading this - Why do so many graduate students quit?
Organizations that Support Applying for Graduate School
- American Mathematical Sciences (AMS) Tips for Applying to Graduate School
- Math Alliance, supporting the diversification of the mathematical PhD
- Preparing for Graduate School
- Facilitated Graduate Application Process (F-GAP)
- Field of Dreams Conference - apply over summer, attend in November
- Grad Cafe
- Central's Career Services provides many resources for graduate school applicationsincluding:
- Things to think about if you're considering graduate school
- Glossary of Grad School Terms
- Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about going to graduate school
- Timeline for applying to graduate school
- Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics - apply in October, attend in February
- The "Best" Math Grad School Resources
- School Rankings:
- Funding for Graduate School
Graduate School Application Components
- GRE- General Exam
- GRE - Subject Exam
- Resume/ CV - check out CWU Career Services
- Personal Statement - Describing your personal subject / research experiences.
- Math Genealogy Project (to learn about specific professor's research/ other students)
- Letters of Recommendation - remember to ask 1 month or more in advance and remind your professors!
Getting Ready to Go to Graduate School
- AMS Blog - You've been accepted!
- 5 Professional Skills Graduate Students Learn
- Three Keys for Graduate Student Success
- What to know before you start your PhD program
- Finding Support in Graduate School
- It’s All about Community - finding graduate school support
- Message to Graduate Students: The Way You Practice Is the Way You Will Play
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