Here are some resources to find a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) , apply for a Scholarship, or apply to Graduate School.

Make sure to check out great general professional resources including the MAA Math Career Page and Central Career Services. 

Grad CAMP 2021: Graduates Creating Applications for More Professional Experiences

Flyer (.pdf)

Where: Zoom - click here to register

When: every other- Wednesday over Summer 2021: June 28, July 14, July 28, Aug 11.

Time: 11:00am - noon

What? During these sessions we will:

• Discuss professional opportunities during school and post-graduation (June 30) 
• Discuss Summer preparation timeline (June 30) 
• Make a list of programs to apply for post-graduation (July 14) 
• Review our post-graduation application materials including personal essay and CV (July 28, Aug 11) 
• Create a Fall timeline for finding letter writers and finalizing your materials (Aug 11) 

Notes from 2020 meetings:

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs)

Funding at CWU for Undergraduate Research: http://www.cwu.edu/undergrad-research/

Comprehensive list of Summer REUs:

• Why should you do undergraduate research? Check this out. 
• https://www.mathreuprograms.org/
• 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: 
  • Illinois State, https://about.illinoisstate.edu/reu/pages/default.aspx
  • Grand Valley State University, http://www.gvsu.edu/mathreu
  • Growing up in STEM, https://www.ndsu.edu/cider/reu/
• Specific Programs that We Recommend
  • EDGE: A Program for Women in Mathematics, http://www.edgeforwomen.org/

Scholarship Opportunities

The best source for applying to scholarships at Central Washington is https://www.cwu.edu/scholarships/

Other opportunities to be aware of for math majors include:

• COTS Undergraduate Scholarships, http://www.cwu.edu/sciences/undergraduate-scholarships 

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
  • Applying to Graduate School
  • Annual Survey of the Mathematical Sciences
  • Advice for New PhD's
  • Application Blog: Part 1
• 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 applications including:
  • 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:
  • AMS (American Mathematical Society)
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • PHDs.org
  • USA Today
  • Completion trends for different school 1994-2011
• Funding for Graduate School
  • NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program- Due Oct 30 for Mathematical Sciences
  • STEM Scholarships for Graduate School
  • Gateway to Federal Opportunities for Graduate Students 
  • DOE Computational Science Graduate Fellowship
  • List of other Fellowship opportunities
  • Graduate Scholarships for Women

Graduate School Application Components

• GRE- General Exam
• GRE - Subject Exam
  • What is the median Math GRE Subject score for admission?
• 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 (click here!)
• Three Keys for Graduate Student Success (click here!)
• What to know before you start your PhD program (click here!)
• Finding Support in Graduate School (click here!)
• It’s All about Community - finding graduate school support (click here!)
• Message to Graduate Students: The Way You Practice Is the Way You Will Play (click here!)