Math Major Newsletter - Fall 2025 Week 8

Tea time, scholarships, and more!

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.

Tea time! This Friday October 15, 1 - 2 pm in the PCS.

Join us for tea, cookies, and conversation. Everyone is welcome. Come any time, leave any time.

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

Friday October 24: Applied Math Seminar: GVSU's own Dr. Maggie Regan speaks about her research in the PCS, 1 - 2 pm
Monday November 17: Statistics Career Day. All day in Kirkhof. Includes a keynote, breakout sessions, and employers. Math students are welcome! Free registration is required (or $5 for a box lunch).
Every Friday at 1pm in the Peer Collaboration Space (MAK A-2-610). The math department hosts events throughout the semester on Fridays at 1pm. Keep this time available so you can attend. Everyone is welcome!

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

Employer of the day: A new employer comes to campus every week.
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.
Applied Math Capstone opportunities: Applied math majors should read these right away!
- Register soon for MTH 498 - Project-based Applied Mathematics (Capstone). Applied math majors who intend to graduate by Fall 2026 need to take MTH 498 this winter.
- Capstone credit for your internship (MTH 490): Applied math majors can get capstone credit for a mathy internship. The process to get approved for MTH 490 takes time -- email or talk to Dr. Clark right away to get the process started. Don't wait!
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.
- CareerLab offers drop-in hours virtually and in-person.

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.

These are two scholarships available to education students:

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. Applications are open!

MI Future Educator Stipend. This $9,600 one-time stipend is for students in their student teaching ("internship") semester. Applications for Spring 2026 open November 1.

MTTC Test Prep Webinar: Thursday November 6, 3 - 4 pm. The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification is required for all education students. This webinar will help you navigate that process, including finding test prep materials, registering, and reading a score report. Register here, and find general MTTC info here.

Grad School Decoded: Navigating the Search and Application Process. Friday October 17, 3 pm.

A free webinar from the American Mathematical Society. Panelists will discuss the current landscape and answer attendees' questions about the grad school search process.

If you're interested in grad school or are already applying, this is a great resource for you! Registration is still open.

due soon! Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Wisdom in Math (NCUWM): January 30 - February 1, 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska. This is a conference we attend each year with GV math undergrads and we always have fun! It’s a great place to give a talk or poster if you’ve been doing research, or a great thing to go to if you’re curious about opportunities in math. We plan to apply for funding for NCUWM, so this opportunity should be little to no cost for students.
- Who Should Attend: All undergraduate math students. Women are especially encouraged!
- What to Do Next (soon!): Contact DocK (keoulaur@gvsu.edu) if you’re interested! Registration is open 10/1 to 10/17, so we need to act soon!
Deadline correction: Math Student Research and Travel Funding: Up to $200 is available. The math department has a fund to help support research-related costs, including travel and grad-school costs. Applications are due November 1 (this was incorrect in last week's newsletter) and March 15.
University of Dayton Undergraduate Mathematics Day: November 8, register by Friday October 31. The University of Dayton hosts this conference for students interested in math research. There are opportunities to give a presentation, keynote speakers, and more. Registration includes a free lunch. Interested? Talk with an advisor or mentor and register soon!
Kindschi Research Fellowship: Applications for Winter 2026 are due November 14. This offers funding (pay!) for 5-10 hours of research per week during a semester or an entire year, plus extra funds to support dissemination and travel.
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).

Put these dates on your calendar!

October 19 - 21: Fall break! No classes.
November 7 at 5 pm: Last day to withdraw from classes with a "W" grade.

One important thing to know: Handshake

Handshake is a powerful resource connecting GVSU students & alumni to top employers and career resources, and employers to top GVSU candidates.

Whether you are looking for an internship, a part-time job or to start your career, Handshake can help! The more you use Handshake, the smarter it gets. As the system gets to know your needs, it can deliver more current and relevant content directly to your feed. Check back often, as new opportunities are constantly being added.