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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| Friday at 1: Applied Math Seminar |
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new! MTH 498 Final Presentations: Wednesday April 22, 3 - 4:15 pm, in the PCS. Hear about the projects that MTH 498: Project-Based Applied Mathematics capstone students have been working on this semester. They will present on joint work with community partners: the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy, Hope Network, and Hope Network Industries.
- new! Bowling party! Friday April 24, 3 - 5 pm at the Clique Bowling Alley in Grand Rapids. Join us to celebrate graduating seniors and share time with friends (and bowl, too). Everyone is welcome!
- There's an event every Friday at 1 in the PCS! The math department hosts events throughout the semester on Fridays at 1pm in the PCS (MAK A-2-610). Keep this time available so you can attend. Everyone is welcome!
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Scholarships, career, and internship opportunities |
What can you do with a math major? Check out job and salary info from GVSU alumni:
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Resources to find internships and jobs: Handshake, the Career Center, LinkedIn and Indeed, plus the Career & Internship fair.
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The GVSU Career Center can help you find career and internship opportunities via their many events, including Career Communities and CareerLab.
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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!
- 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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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.
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Education and outreach opportunities |
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MI Future Educator Stipend. Applications are now open for this $9,600 one-time stipend is for students in their student teaching ("internship") semester.
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MI Future Educator Fellowship. Applications are now open for 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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Research and grad school opportunities |
Put these dates on your calendar!
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- April 24: Last day of classes (and bowling party!)
- April 25 - May 2: Exam week
- May 11: Summer classes begin
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Graduating seniors: Tell us about your plans!
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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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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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