GVSU Math Major Newsletter

This newsletter comes to your inbox each week from the GVSU math department. You can find past newsletters and information about previously announced events and opportunities at the newsletter webpage.

Save the dates: Fridays at 1 next year!

Find these on the calendar of math major events (add it to your calendar at http://gvsu.edu/s/25s).

Next year, join us for an event every Friday at 1 pm in the PCS!

Do you enjoy math circles, applied math seminars, panels, info sessions, and much more?

We're doing it again next year! The math department will host events every Friday at 1 pm in the PCS (MAK A-2-610).

When scheduling your classes, look out for Fridays at 1 and keep that spot open. We would love to see you next fall!

Today: MTH 498 final presentations

MTH 498 Final Presentations

Wednesday April 22, 3 - 4:15 pm, in the PCS.

Hear about the projects that MTH 498: Project-Based Applied Mathematics capstone students have been working on this semester. They will present on joint work with community partners: the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, Hope Network, and Hope Network Industries.

See the full list of presenters

Friday: Bowling party!

Math & Stats Bowling party!

Friday April 24, 3 - 5 pm at Clique Lanes in Grand Rapids.

Join us to celebrate graduating seniors and share time with friends (and bowl, too). Everyone is welcome!

Cost: $5 students, and $10 professors. Venmo payments to @Lora-Bailey4 or bring cash to the math office.

All math and stats majors, minors, and faculty are welcome. (If you're reading this email, that means you!)

Meet in the PCS at 2 pm to coordinate rides.

Learn more!

Scholarships, career, and internship opportunities

What can you do with a math major? Check out job and salary info from GVSU alumni:

What can you do with a math major?

Resources to find internships and jobs: Handshake, the Career Center, LinkedIn and Indeed, plus the Career & Internship fair.
The GVSU Career Center can help you find career and internship opportunities via their many events, including Career Communities and CareerLab.
Unpaid Internship Support. If you find an internship and register for MTH 490 but aren't paid for it, you can apply for up to $1500. There are many details; click the link for more.
Community-Based Work Study: If you are eligible for work study, this is a chance to earn money and make a difference in your community.

Education and outreach opportunities

new! 1-credit mindfulness class for education majors Fall 26: There is a special section of IDS 105: Mindfulness as a College Success Tool being offered for all education majors (IDS 105-Section 06) for 1 credit, first 8 weeks of fall. You will explore the science of mindful meditation and learn several different practices. We will also discuss how to incorporate mindfulness into your own classrooms to reduce student stress and improve the learning environment.
MI Future Educator Stipend. Applications are now open for this $9,600 one-time stipend is for students in their student teaching ("internship") semester.
MI Future Educator Fellowship. Applications are now open for a $10,000 scholarship for future educators, renewable for up to three years. There is a commitment to teach in a Michigan school as part of the fellowship.

Research and grad school opportunities

new! MAA Mathfest Student Scholars Travel Grants: MAA Mathfest is a national summer conference for mathematicians from around the world on August 5 - 8. It's a great place to present your work! Check out this travel grant for students to help you get there. You can get a free MAA membership through the GVSU math department. Due May 31.
new! Fellowships for STEM Majors: Check out this list of fellowships -- funded programs for studying, research, and more -- offered to GVSU students. Check them out now; deadlines are throughout the year.
new! International Undergraduate Research opportunities: Check out this page for information about study-abroad, online, and other opportunities to do research internationally.
University of Wisconsin-Madison has a brand new Masters in Applied & Computational Math. They're still accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Save the Date

Put these dates on your calendar!

April 24: Last day of classes (and bowling party!)
April 25 - May 2: Exam week
May 11: Summer classes begin

Graduating seniors: Tell us about your plans!

Are you graduating this semester? Please share a bit of information with us! The button below will let you tell us about a job you're starting, grad school you're attending, and other info. This info helps us understand what our graduates do, keep in touch (occasionally!), and make our math major even better.

Fill out the form!

If you have any questions about the newsletter, suggestions for things to add, or general advising questions, please email me!

David Clark

clarkdav@gvsu.edu

Mathematics Advising and Engagement Coordinator

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Don't miss our calendar of math major events too.

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