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If you are interested in doing summer research or in other jobs (summer or after graduation) related to mathematics or computer science, please check the departmental bulletin board and the clipboards next to it periodically for announcements. Brochures for summer programs are posted as they arrive, usually during late fall and winter. Some announcements are also posted on the Math/CS Majors/Minors Canvas page.
The most mathematically challenging of the summer research programs are the REUs (Research Experience for Undergraduates). These are sponsored by the National Science Foundation and are primarily in pure mathematics. Some of the other research opportunities are in the sciences in general (including mathematics) and may be particularly good if you are a double major. Unfortunately, some of the programs are open only to US citizens and permanent residents. If you are an international student, please read the announcements carefully for any restrictions.
Many of the programs have February and March deadlines for application materials, including letters of recommendation. It's a good idea to get the process underway in December or January. Application deadlines listed here may have changed! Consult the program's web page and announcements for the most accurate information.
Summer internships on campus at Wabash are occasionally available, and are worked out on an individual basis with a Wabash faculty member. Recent internships have involved using computers to aid visualization in non-Euclidean geometry, remainder bounds for Taylor polynomials, developing computer projects for calculus, and investigation of probability approximation methods.
Other internships not listed here may be on file at the Wabash Office of Career Services.
REU and Summer Opportunities in Mathematics (Some overlap on these lists)
- AMS maintains a list of REUs.
- NSF list of math REUs.
- MathREUsites.org maintains lists of math and math-related REUs.
- The MAA has an older article that discusses Is an REU for you?
Mathematics Internships
- Wolfram Research, the maker of Mathematica, has a summer internship program. It is fairly competitive, and they encourage early applications.
- Extensive list of internships from AMS.
Statistics and Actuarial
- Joint Program in Survey Methodology. This is a competitive summer internship for students interested in statistics, sponsored by the National Science Foundation and Federal Statistical Agencies.
- Allstate Insurance Two alumni and a former member of the department (Dr. Zeng) work for Allstate, whose offices are in Northbrook, Illinois, outside of Chicago. Allstate has two programs, Property/Casualty and Life, which do separate hiring. They are currently taking applications for both full-time jobs and internships starting summer of 2000. Applications are due December 22, 1999. Details are posted next to the department bulletin board in Goodrich. Contacts:
- Property/Casualty program: Ms. Carrie L. Lewis, Product Operations, (847) 402-9339.
- Life program: Ms. Jackie Groot, (847) 402-5759.
- Mailing address for both: Allstate Insurance Co., 2775 Sanders Rd, Northbrook, IL 60062-6127.
- American States Insurance, division of SAFECO. Several alumni work for American States. Contact person for internships: Mr. Curtis Gary Dean, American States Insurance, 500 North Meridian Street, P.O. Box 1636, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1636, (317) 262-6674. Contact person for jobs: Mr. Doug Stang, SAFECO Insurance Companies, P.O. Box 1636, Indianapolis, IN 46206-1636, (317) 262-6851, fax (317) 262-6813.
Computer Science
- REU Sites Listing: Computer and Information Science and Engineering
- Computer Science Department at Hope College.
Applied Mathematics and Computer Science
Many companies and institutes employ applied mathematicians and may have internships for mathematics or computer science majors. It may help to have some background in science, but it's not always necessary. As an undergraduate, Dr. Foote had an internship with pharmaceutical company in their mathematical problem solving group that required no background in biology or chemistry. It's worth inquiring if a company or institute has such a group, or a similar group for computer science, or if they will consider mathematics or computer science students for internships.
- Argonne National Laboratory Internships A book describing the programs is in the department lounge, G101. Here are some projects for summer 2001 specifically in mathematics and computer science directed by Steve Benson.
- National Security Agency. Application deadline is early, typically 15 October.
Teaching and Lab Assistants in Mathematics, Computer Science, and Lab Sciences
Johns Hopkins University's Institute for the Academic Advancement of Youth is an annual summer program for academically talented high school students. They need college students to serve as teaching and lab assistants. In mathematics "applicants for teaching assistant positions should have completed advanced course work in mathematics, have a strong academic record (GPA of 3.2 or higher preferred), and have tutoring or teaching experience (preferably in a formal, supervised setting)." The requirements for other positions are similar. Deadline for applications in 2000 is January 28.