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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Welcome to the math major newsletter! |
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| Welcome to GVSU for a new school year! We’re glad you’re here and look forward to meeting you in your classes.
You'll receive a math major newsletter every week with events, career opportunities, scholarships, and more, all tailored to your math degree.
Questions? Ask Dr. Clark or find me in MAK A-2-104.
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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.
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Tea time: Friday 8/29, 1 pm, in the Peer Collaboration Space (MAK A-2-610). Relax on the first Friday of classes with tea, cookies, and a chance to chat with peers and faculty.
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GVSU Math Major Internship Presentations and MTH 490 information session: Wednesday September 10, 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.
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Featured internship information |
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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. Clark right away to get the process started. Don't wait!
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Internship, career, and job information |
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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.
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The GVSU Career Center can help you find career and internship opportunities:
- Employer Showcases: A new employer comes to campus every week.
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Career Communities: Tailored 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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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.
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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 funding from the college! There are many details; click the link for more.
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Research and graduate school opportunities |
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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. Clark) 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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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!
- Monday September 1: Labor day - no classes!
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Wednesday September 17: Study Abroad Fair. 10 am - 3 pm in 2250 Kirkhof Center (the Grand River Room)
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Tuesday October 14: Career Fair! 1 - 5 pm in DeVos Place, downtown Grand Rapids.
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One important thing to know:
Meet with your advisor!
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Have you met your math advisor yet this year? Stop by their office and say hi! They can help you with all kinds of questions about adding and dropping classes, your future plans, and math in general.
Find their name in myBanner by clicking “Student” → Student Records → View Major & Advisor Information → Select Term and then Submit.
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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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1 Campus Drive
A-2-178 Mackinac Hall
Allendale, MI 49401
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