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.
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this Friday! Indoor Lawn Games
Friday, November 6 from 1 - 2:00 pm in the PCS (MAK A-2-610)
What does that mean? Join us to find out! Snacks, games, and fun provided.
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Old Math Books & Bingo hosted by the Math and Stats Club.
tomorrow! Thursday, November 5 from 6-7pm at Seidman House with the Lemmen Library and Archives
There will be free pizza and drinks! Not sure where Seidman House is? You can also meet at the PCS (MAK A-2-610) at 5:40pm and we can walk over together.
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Friday, 11/13: Applied Math Seminar. Dr. Samhita Rhodes from the GVSU Engineering Department will give a talk titled "Neural Correlates of Stability and Balance – Quantifying the Brain-Muscle Connection".
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Friday, 11/20: Math Circle. Come explore fun math in an Estimathon!
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Experiential Learning Student Showcase
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Experiential Learning Student Showcase. This new Fall symposium will be held Wednesday, December 2nd, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., in the Loosemore Auditorium, DeVos Center. The showcase invites students to present work grown out of research, creative practice, community-engaged projects, internships, and study abroad, or other experiential learning activities
Students submit a title and abstract and indicate a faculty or staff sponsor. Students may present individually or as part of a group. Every student who submits will present; there is no competitive review process. At submission, students choose one presentation type:
Poster presentation, following the same specifications as Student Scholars Day,
Lightning talk, a short, timed presentation (typically 3 to 5 minutes), or
Zine, a small, self-made booklet that translates the work into a visual format.
The submission form for the Experiential Learning Student Showcase is live from now until November 13.
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Scholarships, career, and internship opportunities
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What can you do with a math major? Check out job and salary info from GVSU alumni:
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Auto-Owners Summer 2027 Internship Opportunities Are Posted! If you are interested in pursuing a career in Software Development, Actuarial, Predictive Modeling, Security, Business Intelligence, Business Analyst, or Underwriting/Claims check out the internship opportunities that are available! Auto-Owners has hired many GVSU math majors over the years - you should definitely check them out!
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) 2027 summer actuarial and underwriting internship positions are currently posted:
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Community-Based Internships. Open to all GVSU College of Liberal Arts majors or work-study eligible students. Gain paid work experience with one of the following local non-profit organizations: Community Food Club, Grand Rapids Art Museum, IKUS, Junior Achievement, Kids' Food Basket, Paws with a Cause, Senior Neighbors, STEM Greenhouse, Boys and Girls Club, and Community Action House. For more information visit the GVSU Community-Based Internship page.
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Jackson’s Summer 2027 Actuarial Internship Program. Jackson is one of the largest annuity providers in the United States. An internship with Jackson’s Actuarial Department offers practical, hands-on work experience that enhances students' academic, career, and personal development, while helping the Company identify talented individuals for full-time employment after graduation. Interested students can apply using this job posting.
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The recruiting season for Jackson begins in September, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews are expected to begin in mid-September, and internship offers will continue until all four positions in our 2027 intern class are filled. In previous years, positions have typically been filled by early to mid-October, so students are encouraged to apply now for full consideration.
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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.
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If you're searching for internships or jobs, we strongly encourage you to join a career community (or multiple communities!). You will receive a monthly newsletter with internships, jobs, and events related to your area(s) of interest.
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The CareerLab is a drop-in space led by peers and career advisors that allows individual career consultation without an appointment. Get help with your resume, cover letters, interview prep, finding internship/employment opportunities, job applications, networking, and more.
- 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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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.
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Register soon for MTH 498 - Project-based Applied Mathematics (Capstone): If you are an applied math major and intend to graduate by Fall 2027, then you will need to complete your capstone course in the next year. MTH 498 is the standard option for your capstone and it is only offered in the Winter semester. There are limited seats available in MTH 498 for the Winter 2027 semester, so please register ASAP!
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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 in MAK B-2-204 right away to get the process started. Don't wait!
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Featured education opportunity
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this weekend! The 2026 MCTM Annual Conference will take place November 6–7 at the Richard M. DeVos Center at GVSU, featuring keynote speaker Vanessa Vakharia, “The Math Guru.”
Math education majors: Don't miss this opportunity to learn, network, and experience attending a professional conference!
Reduced registration rate of $49 for MCTM college student members. Joining MCTM is free for college students and you can join using the MCTM membership page.
Volunteers attend free! If you'd like to volunteer at the conference, check out the volunteer opportunities.
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Other education opportunities
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Grad school, research, and conference opportunities
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PhD in Mathematics with a Concentration in Collegiate Mathematics Education. The Central Michigan University Mathematics Department offers a PhD where students can write a dissertation in collegiate math education. There are two upcoming virtual info session for students to learn more about our program on December 11 and January 15. Sign up for a virtual information session here.
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deadline is this Friday! The Kindschi Undergraduate Research Fellowship in the Sciences provides financial support to GVSU students pursuing rigorous, independent scholarship during the academic year, mentored by a faculty member. The award provides students with a paid fellowship, $1,000 dissemination fund, and students can request up to $1000 for project supplies. Proposal deadline for Winter 2027: November 6, 2026. Visit the Kindschi Fellowship page on the OURS website to apply!
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NCUR 2027. The National Conference on Undergraduate Research will be held April 12 to 14, 2027, at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids. CSRSE will support registration costs for faculty or students who are presenting at the conference. Faculty interested in submitting with a student should note that abstract submissions are open now and close December 4. Conference information is available here.
- Michigan Biostatistics graduate program. Discover how biostatistics and health science data turn quantitative reasoning into health impact. There are in person and virtual prospective student events scheduled for October.
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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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Finding graduate programs: Looking for graduate programs to apply to? Here are two websites that will help find and filter graduate programs that are right for you: USA/Canada Math PhD Programs GRE Requirements and AMS Find Grad Programs.
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Learning about graduate school: Want to learn more about what graduate school is and how to prepare for it? Try these sites: Grad Guide (advice on applying to graduate school), STEM Graduate Programs website (help creating resumes, applying to fellowships, and more).
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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. Also check out Roadmap to Fellowships, which offers advice on how to obtain and prepare for a fellowship.
- International Undergraduate Research opportunities: Check out this page for information about study-abroad, online, and other opportunities to do research internationally.
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Essay Contest. The Association for Women in Mathematics and Math for America cosponsor an essay contest each year for students in three categories: Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, and Undergraduate. Contestants interview a woman or an individual from an underrepresented gender identity in a mathematical career about their life and work, and then they write and submit a short biographical essay based on their interview (500-1000 words). You can find out more at awm-math.org/awards/student-essay-contest: contest rules, an FAQ, submission instructions, etc. Essays will be judged based on content, grammar, presentation, and the presence of an authentic author's voice. The deadline is February 1, 2027. Submissions will open on November 1, 2026 on https://www.mathprograms.org/.
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Put these dates on your calendar!
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Every Friday at 1pm in the Peer Collaboration Space. The math department hosts events throughout the semester on Fridays at 1pm. Keep this time available so you can attend!
- November 13 at 5 pm: Last day to withdraw from classes with a "W" grade.
- November 25 - 29: Thanksgiving break (No classes Wednesday through Friday).
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Wednesday, December 2: Experiential Learning Student Showcase. 4 - 7 pm in the Loosemore Auditorium, DeVos Center.
- December 12 - 19: Final Exam week!
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One important thing to know:
Last day to withdraw from classes with a "W"
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Next Friday – November 13th at 5:00 pm – is the final deadline to withdraw from a class. If you withdraw, you’ll have a “W” grade listed on your transcript, but it won’t count in your GPA. After that, you’ll need to stay in all classes and earn a final grade.
If you are thinking about withdrawing from a class, talk to your professor and your advisor first (and as soon as possible)! We can help you think through plans and consider ways to catch up that you might not know about. Plus, withdrawing may affect your financial aid and other things too.
If you’re unsure, check in with your professors as soon as possible.
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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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A-2-178 Mackinac Hall
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