Summer Opportunities

What can you do with a degree in mathematics?  What can’t you do…  Spend the summers during your undergraduate career exploring different possibilities.  Here is a list of summer opportunities for undergraduate students in mathematics and mathematical sciences.

Research Experiences for Undergraduates – suited for students who want to attend graduate school in mathematics, these experiences connect students with faculty members where they participate in independent original research.

Government Agencies

Government Labs – these are usually summer research experiences with optional continuation throughout the academic year.  For an exhaustive list of science opportunities click here.  Specific opportunities are listed below.

Internships – getting an internship at a private company is extremely important as an undergraduate.  You get to see how a company works and make valuable connections.  A general rule of thumb is to think of a company you may want to work for and then do an internet search to see if they offer internships.  You should also use connections that you have – do you have a parent or relative who works for a company, can they help you find an internship?  Below are a few of the big companies that consistently offer internships.