GVSU Math Major Newsletter |
This will be the last newsletter of the Winter 2025 semester. We hope you have a great summer!
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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.
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tomorrow! MTH 498 Final Project Presentations. Thursday April 17 from 10-11:15 am in the PCS (MAK A-2-610) and via Zoom. See this flyer for more information.
friday! Tea time and smorgasbord Join us for one last tea time on Friday April 18th, 1 - 2 pm, in the PCS (MAK A-2-610). Enjoy tea, cookies, and a wide variety of other snacks. Everyone is welcome -- come any time, leave any time.
friday! Math and Stats Bowling Party! Friday, April 18 from 3-5pm at the Clique Bowling Alley in Grand Rapids. Cost: $10 for students, $20 for Professors. Hosted by the Math & Stats Club. See this flyer for more information.
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Featured Opportunities and Reminders |
new! MAA MathFest Student Scholars Travel Grants. The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) is proud to offer the MAA MathFest Student travel grants, supporting students from historically underrepresented groups in mathematics as they attend and present research at the annual MAA conference MathFest. Applications are due by May 31.
Register for MTH 498 - Project-based Applied Mathematics (Capstone): Are you an applied math major planning to graduate in Winter 2026 or Fall 2026? If so, then you will need to complete your capstone course in the next year. MTH 498 is one option for your capstone that is only offered in the Winter semester. There are limited seats available in MTH 498 for the Winter 2026 semester, so please register ASAP!
Do you want to see what the course MTH 498 involves? Come to the MTH 498 Final Project Presentations! See the event info above.
Free textbooks! Dr. Fishback, who is retiring this year, would like to share his collection of textbooks with math majors. The textbooks are located in the PCS (A-2-610) in the back corner. Stop by and pick up some books that interest you.
GVSU Student Job posting! Our friends in IT asked if we could share this position: GVSU IT Operations Student Technician. The position starts in the summer and lasts until the student graduates. View Job Posting Details - Workday.
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Internship, career, and job information |
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new! Data Analytics Intern for Summer 2025. Fifth Wheel Freight (FWF) is seeking a Data Analytics Intern for Summer 2025 to start work on May 5. FWF is a third-party logistics and transportation company headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. See this website for more information and to apply.
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The Community College Internship Program at NREL. “Interns spend their term engaged in a research project focused in these areas under the guidance of a laboratory scientist or engineer. Interns attend enriching professional development activities such as laboratory tours, speakers on scientific developments at NREL, and workshops that provide guidance and development of professional skills.” There will be an application workshop held April 1, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT. Register here. There will also be Office Hours held April 30th and May 7th & 14thfrom 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT for you or your letter writers to ask questions. Register here. For more information about how to apply and the eligibility requirements see this page. Applications are due May 21 at 5:00 PM ET.
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Graduate Student (and Advanced Undergrad) Mathematical Modeling Camp. Participate in a 4-day (June 4-7) summer training experience at California State Polytechnic University for graduate and advanced-undergraduate students. Work in a team to model and analyze problems posed by faculty mentors to develop problem-solving and mathematical modeling skills essential in industry. The deadline to apply is April 16th. You can find the application here. Note that if you are accepted, you will automatically be accepted to the Mathematical Problems in Industry Workshop (MPI). This workshop will be held June 9-13th at The Claremont Colleges (California) and brings together researchers and representatives from industry to work in groups on problems presented by industries. Note that if you are a student who has not participated in MPI or an equivalent event in the past, you are required to first attend the Graduate Student Mathematical Modeling Camp (GSMMC). If you have, the deadline to apply for MPI is April 16th and the application can be found here.
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SULI Internship program. Are you an undergraduate student who is ready to use your major in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) field or science policy to help make a difference in the world? Then the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internship (SULI) is for you! SULI is a 10- to 16-week summer or semester-long internship program for college sophomores, juniors, or seniors majoring in STEM fields or science policy. Selected students perform research under the guidance of scientists or engineers on projects supporting DOE missions.The application for the summer term has closed already, but the application for the Fall semester opens in March. Here is a link with more information: https://bit.ly/3TXP4oo
- STEM Community Jobs on Handshake. This is a GVSU-curated collection of STEM internships and jobs. There are many opportunities for math majors here!
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E.R.I.S.A. Inc. Retirement Plan Services is looking to hire a mathematics major for a full time position starting in June 2025 and/or possible intern for Summer 2025. This is a small Illinois-based company, where 4 out of the 8 employees have a bachelors degree in mathematics, including the president and owner of the company. This company has hired 2 recent GVSU graduates in 2021 and 2023 and has reached out because they would like to hire more! E.R.I.S.A. is a third party administrator for 401(k) and pension plans. The company's role is primarily with compliance which can include complex testing, government filings, interpretation of law, reconciliation of assets and income, etc. If interested, please send your resume directly to the president and owner of the company, Richard Perlin at richard@erisainc.com.
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Capstone credit for your internship (MTH 490): Applied math majors who are planning to do an internship might be able to earn capstone credit! If your internship is "mathy" and meets some other requirements, you can get capstone class credit (MTH 490) for that internship. Click the link for more information. The process to get approved for MTH 490 takes time -- if you intend to apply for a MTH 490 internship capstone, email or talk to Dr. Short right away to get the process started. Don't wait!
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GVSU Joint Applied Math and Data Science & Analytics MS degree program: Did you know about this combined bachelors-masters degree program you can take right here at GVSU? You can complete both an Applied Math major and a Data Science and Analytics MS degree together at GVSU! There's significant overlap between these degrees, and with careful planning they can take as little as 5 years together. If you'd like to make this happen, now is the time to plan. See Dr. Ortiz-Robinson for more information!
- The Student Public Research Interest Group has internship opportunities that may involve data analysis and other mathematical skills.
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Auto-Owners internships and jobs: Auto-Owners Insurance has hired several GVSU math graduates in the past. Click the link to see their current job and internship openings, including some in Grand Rapids and Lansing!
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The GVSU Career Center can help you find career and internship opportunities:
- Employer Showcases: Every week, different employers come to campus to talk about jobs and internships. Check out the STEM showcase in front of the Mackinac POD!
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Career Communities: Receive direct communication about job & internship postings, events, and resources related to the industry area you are interested in.
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CareerLab offers drop-in hours virtually and in-person.
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Scholarships and Fellowships |
ScholarshipUniverse is GVSU's main website for finding and applying for scholarships. You can search by all kinds of filters and find matches for your major, minor, or other criteria.
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Out to Innovate™ Scholarships. The Out to Innovate™ Scholarships, established in 2011, are intended for LGBTQ+ undergraduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) programs. The scholarships are designed to promote academic excellence and increased visibility of talented LGBTQ+ students in STEM careers. The application process has three sections: profile, application, and references. Two references are required: one of must be a faculty member who is familiar with your academic accomplishments; the other reference may be someone (a different faculty member, a volunteer supervisor, a mentor, a colleague) who is familiar with your community/volunteer activities. The application for the 2025/2026 scholarship cycle will open mid-April through the first Saturday of June. If you have any questions, contact the Program Coordinator at: scholarships@noglstp.org.
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Alayont Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Mathematics. The Alayont Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Mathematics has been developed to provide financial support to students pursuing rigorous, independent scholarship during the academic year, mentored by a faculty member.
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MI Future Educator Fellowship. The MI Future Educator Fellowship offers 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.
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MI Future Educator Stipend. This stipend is for students in their teaching apprenticeship and student teaching internship semesters. Click the link or contact CECI's Office of Certification and Accreditation (OCA) details.
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Research and graduate school opportunities |
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REUs and Mentorship Programs. Most REU applications for Summer 2025 are due in January or February 2025. If you are interested in doing a REU next summer, start working on your applications now!
- Opportunities to present your research: Here are some upcoming conferences and events where you could share your work! Talk with a research advisor or Dr. Short if you have questions.
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Mathematical Association of America (MAA) MathFest. Dates: August 6-9 in Sacramento, California. “Every summer, MAA MathFest presents the latest in mathematical research and education to diverse audiences worldwide. Connect with one of the largest annual gatherings of professionals in the mathematical sciences, sharing advances in research and teaching. Discover cutting-edge ideas shaping mathematics and its impact on the world. Enjoy programming for everyone—students, early-career professionals, educators, and teachers. Customize your experience with workshops, courses, and sessions to grow your skills and knowledge. Learn, network, and have fun with a mix of inspiring talks, hands-on activities, and social events.” For more information about registration, click the link here. Note that Early Bird Registration at discounted prices is available until April 15.
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The GVSU Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (OURS) provides travel grants for students. These are available for both students presenting at academic meetings and conferences, as well as for students who will be attending a conference with their faculty mentor. More information is available at the Academic Conference Fund and the Academic Professional and Educational Fund websites.
- Graduate school information: Interested in graduate school? Did you know that most math graduate programs are funded (that is, they pay you to complete a masters or doctorate)? Talk with your advisor (or Dr. Short) and use these resources too.
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Extracurricular and other opportunities |
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National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) Real Operational Outreach Training (ROOT) Program. The ROOT program includes a full-time, paid position in the Museum, where students will serve as docents in the Museum, work on mathematical outreach programs, enhance their mathematical knowledge, and more. Participants will receive compensation of up to $7,600 for ten weeks of service, free admission to most NYC museums, and discounts at Additions, the shop at MoMath. Accepted candidates who complete the program successfully will be given top priority for the Museum’s Exponent Fellowship upon graduation. If you are interested in applying to the Exponent Fellowship separately, the deadline is May 15. For more information about the ROOT Program and how to apply visit here. The deadline to apply is May 7.
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Nesin Maths Village. Participate in the Summer Undergraduate and Graduate program to study abroad in the Nesin Mathematics Village in Turkey. In the summer, modules are offered lasting 1, 2 or 3 weeks and are taught by professors from around the world. It is recommended that prospective participants look at the module schedule for the summer before applying to the summer camps. To learn more about the program, courses offered, and the schedule, navigate to the page here. The application form can be found here.
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Free professional memberships! GVSU students can get a free membership to the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), the world's largest community of mathematicians, students, and math enthusiasts. This membership looks good on your resume, gives you access to MAA journals and articles, and helps you build a network. To join for free, go to maa.org and click "Login" at the top right of the webpage. Choose to create a new account (or simply log in if you already have an account), add your school email address and other demographic information, and enter your institution's name as Grand Valley State University. Then go to portal.maa.org, click "Join MAA", select "Student Membership - $35 ($0 if at Departmental Member Institution)", and proceed to fill out your information, skip adding "Math Horizons - Print, etc." as these cost extra, and on the final screen verify that you have "Total: $0.00" and click "Complete Payment".
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Hey Doc! Questions for the MAA Math Horizons. Do you have a burning question you've always wanted to ask your math professor? Now is your chance! Math Horizons, an undergraduate magazine of the MAA, is collecting questions that will be answered by our resident staff mathematician. All questions submitted are anonymous and may be answered in a Math Horizons issue.
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Put these dates on your calendar!
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- April 19: Classes end
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April 19-26: Final Exams
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Graduating Seniors: Tell us about your future!
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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.
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Please fill out the form by Friday April 25, but sooner is better!
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If you have any questions about the newsletter, suggestions for things to add, or general advising questions, please email me!
Taylor Short
shorttay@gvsu.edu
Mathematics Advising and Engagement Coordinator
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