Math-to-Industry Boot Camp XI
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.
The session features two group projects: 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
Applications for the 2026 Boot Camp are now open. Application review will begin on March 15 and continue until all the spots are filled.
Organizers
- Thomas Hoft, University of St. Thomas
- Daniel Spirn, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
