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Considering Graduate School in the Mathematical Sciences?
- Applying to Graduate School Frequently asked questions and useful resources.
- Find Graduate Programs, explore graduate programs in the mathematical sciences - search and sort by specialties, requirements, masters or PhD, size, location (U.S. & Canada).
- Graduate School Fair at the January Meeting (JMM)
- Mathematical Sciences Doctoral Granting Institutions provides lists of the departments in each grouping from the AMS Annual Survey.
- Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Annual Survey data is a statistical profile of doctorates awarded by departments in the mathematical and statistical sciences at universities in the U.S.
- NSF Undergraduate Research Funding: currently listed NSF opportunities
- The Council on Undergraduate Research hosts a registry of Undergraduate Researchers. The purpose of this registry is to facilitate matchmaking between undergraduates who have research experience and a desire to pursue an advanced degree, with graduate schools seeking high quality students who are well prepared for research.
Summer Programs
- Research Experience for Undergraduates (Summer REU Programs)
- NSF-Sponsored REU List
- Internships List on Mathematical Opportunities
- Women+ and Mathematics Program at the Institute for Advanced Study
Semester Programs
- Mathematics Advanced Study Semester (MASS) at Penn State
- Math in Moscow, semester-long program in English
- Budapest Semesters in Mathematics, semester-long program in English
Clubs, Conferences, Events, Online Journals
- Her Incredible Mind: dedicated to the career advancement of young women with a focus on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM).
- Journal of Young Investigators
- Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics
- International Day of Math "Pi Day" is March 14 (3-14, that is)
- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Undergraduate Mathematics Journal
- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Undergraduate Mathematics Conference
- Ohio State University Young Mathematicians Conference
Competitions, Prizes, and Honorary Societies
- Mathematical Contest in Modeling (COMAP)
- AMS Prizes and Awards
- Pi Mu Epsilon, Honorary National Mathematics Honor Society
- American Mathematics Competitions (MAA)
- Mathematics Prizes and Awards (AWM Association for Women in Mathematics)
Careers
- Careers in Statistics (ASA)
- Be an Actuary
- Mathematical Outlook Handbook from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Jobs and Internships
- Research Experience for Undergraduates (Summer REU Programs)
- Internships and Co-op Opportunities for Undergraduates
- Looking for a job? Check out MathJobs - free for applicants!
- Opportunities with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
- Opportunities with the National Science Foundation (NSF)
- Internships in Statistics (ASA)
- The Princeton Review offers internship advice and other helpful links
- Math for America
- New York City Teaching Fellows Program
- Teach for America: information about public school careers.
- Boston Teacher Residency: the Boston Public Schools' teacher preparation program
Want more Information?
Contact the AMS Programs Department with questions at 800-321-4267, ext. 4096, or submit an inquiry..