Math-to-Industry Boot Camp IX
Applications are due Friday, March 15th, 2024.
Overview
The Math-to-Industry Boot Camp is an intense six-week session designed to provide graduate students with training and experience that is valuable for employment outside of academia. The program is targeted at Ph.D. students in pure and applied mathematics. The boot camp consists of courses in the basics of programming, data analysis, and mathematical modeling. Students work in teams on projects and are provided with training in resume and interview preparation as well as teamwork.
There are two group projects during the session: a small-scale project designed to introduce the concept of solving open-ended problems and working in teams, and a "capstone project" that is posed by industrial scientists. Recent industrial sponsors included Cargill, Securian Financial and CH Robinson. Weekly seminars by speakers from many industry sectors provide the students with opportunities to learn about a variety of possible future careers.
Eligibility & Logistics
Applicants must be current graduate students in a Ph.D. program at a U.S. institution during the period of the boot camp. The program will take place online. Students will receive a $3,000 stipend.
Application
To apply, please supply the following materials:
- Statement of reason for participation, career goals, and relevant experience
- Evidence of good standing, and have full-time status
- Letter of support from advisor, director of graduate studies, or department chair
Organizers
- Thomas Hoft, University of St. Thomas
- Daniel Spirn, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
