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.

Featured math events

Friday! Math meet and greet: Friday September 5, 1 pm, in the Peer Collaboration Space (MAK A-2-610).

Are you a new math major? Want to see old friends and meet new people? Just interested in having a snack or playing a game? Come to the math meet and greet! You – yes you! – should stop by to say hi. Everyone is welcome. Snacks and games will be provided.

Questions? Ask Dr. Clark: clarkdav@gvsu.edu or MAK A-2-104.

More math meet and greet info

Tonight! Math & Stats Club scavenger hunt! Wednesday September 3, 6-7 pm in the Peer Collaboration Space (MAK A-2-610).

Join us for the club's first meeting of the school year. Meet other math and stats majors and enjoy a Mackinac scavenger hunt. Everyone is welcome!

More Math & Stats Club info

Upcoming math events

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

Wednesday 9/10: GVSU Math Major Internship Presentations and MTH 490 information session: 1-2 pm in the Peer Collaboration Space (MAK A-2-610). Come learn about internships fellow math majors completed over the last year. Also learn more about the Applied Math capstone option, MTH 490 - Internship Seminar.
Friday 9/12: Math Circle! 1-2 pm in the Peer Collaboration Space (MAK A-2-610). Explore fun math: artistic multiplication! Everyone is welcome; no previous knowledge required.

Important applied math capstone information

Are you an applied math major? You will take either MTH 498 or MTH 490 as your capstone, and you'll need to plan ahead for either class. Here's important information:

Register soon for MTH 498 - Project-based Applied Mathematics (Capstone): If you are an applied math major and intend to graduate by Fall 2026, 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 2026 semester, so please register ASAP!

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. 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. Clark right away to get the process started. Don't wait!

Learn more about MTH 490 - Internship Seminar

Internship, career, and other opportunities

new! Teach in Tanzania! Future math teachers can study abroad in Tanzania, put your skills into practice, and have the adventure of a lifetime! (Plus, you can earn class and capstone credit.) Curious? Fill out this interest form to connect with us and get on our email list, read this information on the study abroad website or visit us at the Study Abroad Fair on 9/17.
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. See the link for a list of employers and how to apply.
The GVSU Career Center can help you find career and internship opportunities:
- Career Communities: Tailored communication about job & internship postings, events, and resources related to the industry area you are interested in. New communities have been added for Education; Engineering, Technology, & Data; and Science and Research.
- Employer Showcases: A new employer comes to campus every week.
- CareerLab offers drop-in hours virtually and in-person.

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.

MI Future Educator Fellowship. 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. This fellowship depends on the State of Michigan's budget, which is not yet finalized.
MI Future Educator Stipend. This $9,600 one-time stipend is for students in their student teaching ("internship") semester. This stipend depends on the State of Michigan's budget, which is not yet finalized.
Unpaid Internship Support. If you find an internship and register for MTH 490 but aren't paid for it, you can apply for funding from the college! There are many details; click the link for more.

Research and graduate school opportunities

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. Clark and use these resources too.
- 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.
- 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).

Save the Date

Put these dates on your calendar!

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. Everyone is welcome!
Wednesday September 17: Study Abroad Fair. 10 am - 3 pm in 2250 Kirkhof Center (the Grand River Room)
Tuesday October 14: Career Fair! 1 - 5 pm in DeVos Place, downtown Grand Rapids.

One important thing to know:
The Peer Collaboration Space is for you!

Have you found the Peer Collaboration Space yet? This room is MAK A-2-610, across from the Math Center.

The PCS is a space for math majors to gather and study. There are tons of tables and whiteboards plus other useful things (like a microwave and refrigerator). Many of your professors hold office hours in the PCS.

Every Friday at 1 pm there is a math event in the PCS, and you are invited! Click the button below or look on the math calendar for more info.

List of Friday at 1 pm events

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

GVSU math social media

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

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A-2-178 Mackinac Hall
Allendale, MI 49401

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