View Past Opportunities - 2017-2016 GROW 2023 at Duke Applications are open for GROW (Graduate Research Opportunities for Women) 2023, to be held at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina from Friday October 20 – Sunday October 22. GROW is an annual national conference aimed at increasing the rate of applications by women and non-binary students to graduate programs in the mathematical sciences. They have an outstanding line-up of speakers and panels planned, demonstrating the tremendous diversity of lives and careers that can be built upon a Ph.D. in the mathematical sciences, along with informal opportunities for conversation and mentorship. The conference is FREE for accepted participants. The organizers will reimburse travel expenses and provide accommodation and meals. Please contact them at grow@math.duke.edu with questions. Apply here. (Last updated 5/18/2023) Public Service and Outreach Student Scholars Program The Public Service & Outreach Student Scholars program is accepting applications through April 7 for the 2023-24 cohort. The PSO Student Scholars program is not a service organization, but rather a structured opportunity to learn how UGA applies expertise across the state to develop leaders, create jobs and address critical challenges in Georgia and beyond. It includes fall meetings (Friday afternoons) and visits with PSO units and UGA administrators, as well as a spring internship with one of 8 PSO units, which is also an approved Experiential Learning opportunity. Applications include cover page, statement, transcript, and recommendation form, and are now online. For questions about the program or application process email Josh Podvin at jhpodvin@uga.edu. (Last updated 3/31/2023) U.S. Student Fulbright Program Information Sessions – Spring 2023 The 2024-2025 Fulbright competition opens April 1, 2023, and the campus deadline is September 5, 2023. Note to undergraduate juniors—if you want to go abroad on a Fulbright the year after graduation, this is the time to apply. Seniors, graduate students, and recent alumni are also very welcome to apply. The competition is open to U.S. citizens who will have, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree completed by summer 2024. Please see the information sheet and flyer for more details. (Last updated 3/31/2023) Parents Leadership Council Undergraduate Writing Retreat Parents Leadership Council Undergraduate Writing Retreat will be held on Sunday, April 16 from 3–7pm at the MLC Reading Room on the third floor. Pizza, snacks, and refreshments will be provided. In addition to the time and space to work, this writing retreat offers one-on-one writing conferences with peer or graduate student consultants. Bring your writing projects and come ready to write! If you have any questions, please contact the retreat coordinators, Lindsey Harding (lharding@uga.edu), Elizabeth Davis (eadavis@uga.edu), or Sara Steger (ssteger@uga.edu). Please register here (Last updated: 3/24/2023) Summer 2023 REU at UNC Greensboro The Department of Mathematics and Statistics of University of North Carolina at Greensboro will offer a 10-week REU program from May 22 – July 28, 2023 for nationally recruited undergraduate students from mathematical sciences. For further details, see the REU Program flyer. (Last updated 1/24/2023) Undergraduates Research at Mississippi State University Rising juniors and seniors can gain real-world experience through the Mississippi State University Extension Undergraduate Apprenticeship Program in Summer 2023. Students receive a $500/week stipend (for 10 weeks), plus job-related travel expenses. You can view the specific information about each apprenticeship opportunity and an online application. The application deadline is February 14, 2023. (Last updated 1/19/2023) Data Science Workshop at Augusta University Augusta University is organizing their third annual data science workshop on March 16-17, 2023. Please visit https://www.augusta.edu/mcg/dphs/workshop3/ and see the flyer. Students are encouraged to present at the workshop. NSF travel awards will be given by the Workshop Organizing Committee to a limited number of students and postdoctoral fellows to cover travel expenses and registration fees. (Last updated: 01/17/2023) MS in Statistics at George Washington University The Statistics MS program at The George Washington University invites all prospective students to attend an online Program Information Session on Friday, January 20, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Eastern Time. This MS program offers rigorous yet flexible and customizable training in mathematical and applied statistics and statistical computing, to fit personal goals and ambition of each student. The location in close proximity to major statistical agencies and many companies across various industries offers unique learning and career building opportunities. As an added incentive, application fee waiver will be available to all attendees who apply to a graduate program (of their College) and submit a complete application by the program deadline. To attend the session, interested people should register here. (Last updated 01/11/2023) Summer Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics Accelerator Opportunity The program will take place at the Institute for Mathematical and Statistical Innovation (IMSI), which is located at the University of Chicago. The Summer Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics Accelerator (SUMSA) is an eight week mathematics and statistics bootcamp for undergraduates which will take place June 12-August 4, 2023. The program’s aim is to help prepare students for the rigors of graduate school through lecture series and problem sessions taught by experienced postdocs and advanced graduate students from the University of Chicago. It will cover core material in linear algebra, advanced calculus, metric spaces, probability, statistical modeling, and data science. This program is open to students who will be rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors at U.S. colleges and universities and will be at least 18 years old at the time the program begins. Further information and the application are available on the program’s web page. Applications are due by February 17, 2023. Questions can be emailed to sumsa@imsi.institute. (Last updated 01/11/2023) JPSM Master’s Program in Survey and Data Science Building on the Joint Program in Survey Methodology’s historical emphasis on survey design, methodology, and statistical tools for analyzing complex survey data, we now have a newly expanded JPSM Master's Program in Survey and Data Science! We have made this important change to meet increasing demands from the federal statistical system and the private sector to increase their data science capabilities. There are several reasons for students to consider our MS Program in Survey and Data Science. We encourage you to apply. This will be a great opportunity to expand student’s skills while learning from award winning faculty with extensive background in academia, industry, and the federal government. We offer specializations in Social Science, Survey Statistics, and Data Science. We are proud that the University of Maryland, College Park is ranked #3 in the nation in Social Sciences Research Funding. In case you have additional questions, please submit your questions here or send email to jpsm-contact@umd.edu. (Last updated 09/26/2022) Research Fellowship at Stanford Law School Several professors at Stanford Law, including economists John Donohue and Dan Kessler, are seeking full-time Research Fellows to begin work in the summer of 2023. This is a unique opportunity for graduating seniors and recent college graduates to participate in groundbreaking empirical legal and social science research. Past fellows have found the experience to be valuable preparation for graduate school and have matriculated to a number of prestigious graduate, law, and business programs. See Flyer for More Details (Last updated 09/26/2022) The Corporate Risk Development Program at Wells Fargo Join a panel discussion with Corporate Risk Development specialists to learn more about the program at Wells Fargo. This program is open to undergraduate and Master’s graduates. The event will be held on September 14, 2022, 4:30 - 6:00 PM, Caldwell Hall Room 102. Food and refreshments will be served. RSVP to attend by September 12 to Kit Cam at Somkhit.b.cam@wellsfargo.com. View Flyer for more Details (Last updated 09/01/2022) GROW 2022 at Duke Applications are open for GROW (Graduate Research Opportunities for Women) 2022, to be held at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina from Friday October 21 – Sunday October 23. GROW is an annual national conference aimed at increasing the rate of applications by women and non-binary students to graduate programs in the mathematical sciences. They have an outstanding line-up of speakers and panels planned, demonstrating the tremendous diversity of lives and careers that can be built upon a Ph.D. in the mathematical sciences, along with informal opportunities for conversation and mentorship. The conference is FREE for accepted participants. We will reimburse travel expenses and provide accommodation and meals. Please contact us at grow@math.duke.edu with questions. Conference Flyer (Last updated May 2, 2022) PhD or MSc: Statistics in Organismal Biology Join the School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences, University of Florida and apply your statistical thinking to the study of relationships between forests, insects, fungi and people. They offer a graduate degree with fully funded stipend, tuition and research expenses. Example topics include: ecological statistics, evolutionary phylogenetics, genomics of fungi and insects, artificial intelligence in organism identification, and others. For more information about the University of Florida Forest Entomology team, see www.ambrosiasymbiosis.org. Start: 2023. If interested, send your CV and a list of your hobbies to the lab leader Jiri Hulcr hulcr@ufl.edu. (Last updated May 2, 2022) Tutoring for Rankin Smith Academic Center Ashley Gresham will soon begin scheduling tutoring for the Summer semester. Interested parties may apply by sending a copy of their resume to: agresham@sports.uga.edu and the completed availability form. The format of tutoring for the Summer will be a mix with virtual and in-person sessions taking place during the day and virtual only sessions taking place in the evenings. Most of our tutoring needs are for MATH 1113 (pre-cal), MATH 1060 (mathematics of decision making) and STAT 2000. They also tutor a lot of MATH 2250/60, BUSN 3000 and BUSN 4000. Students are in control of setting a cap to the amount of hours per week they want to work, and they also can tell me times that work for them. Tutors work anywhere from 2 to 20 hours per week. You can also contact agresham@sports.uga.edu for questions. (last updated 4/15/2022) UC Irvine Summer Institute ISI-BUDS is a six-week summer program introducing undergraduate students to modern methodology and practice of biostatistics and data science. The program will highlight applications in cutting edge biomedical research, will train students in fundamentals of biostatistics, data science, and computing, and will culminate in a team project co-supervised by statisticians and biomedical scientists. There are no costs or fees associated with the program. Moreover, accepted participants will be provided with up to $500 to cover travel expenses, free housing that includes a meal plan and $600 stipend for incidental expenses. Check your eligibility and apply here (Last updated: 04/08/2022) Postbaccalaureate Certificate Program at Northwestern University The Causeway Postbaccalaureate Certificate Program is a postbaccalaureate program in mathematical sciences at Northwestern University sponsored by Northwestern and the National Science Foundation. Causeway is a 12-month program designed to prepare students for graduate study in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics through coursework, a research experience, seminars, and mentorship. Causeway is tuition-free and provides students with a living stipend of approximately $34,000 per year as well as health insurance. Visit https://sites.northwestern.edu/causeway/ for more information, or contact them directly at jalongi@northwestern.edu. (Last updated 02/07/2022) SUmmer Research at Columbia University The Summer Institute for Training in Biostatistics and Data Science at Columbia (SIBDS@Columbia) is an innovative seven-week summer research training program at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Interested students can find more program details, including the application process, at this website. Students can email directly if they have any questions about the program, jh2477@cumc.columbia.edu. (Last updated 02/04/2022) Reu in data science and analytics The Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Department of Computer Science, and NSF ACE Data Science and Analytics Program (DSA) at North Carolina A&T State University are hosting a ten-week Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program in Data Science and Analytics for mathematics, computer science, engineering, physical, biological, and social sciences, technology, and business majors. The program offers participants a research stipend of $6000. Students apply here. (Last updated 1/31/2022) Multiple job openings at iD Tech iD Tech is looking to fill over 1,500 positions with high-quality students, including in-person summer jobs and year-round online positions. See here for more details. You can view their programs at iDTech.com/jobs and also contact Sarah Clausen <sclausen@idtech.com>. (Last updated: 12/10/2021) UGA Survey Research Assistant The Carl Vinson Institute of Government’s Survey Research and Evaluation Unit is hiring a part-time, hourly student worker to support faculty and staff in data collection efforts. Students will work 15-20 hours per week during standard office hours. The hourly pay rate is competitive with student pay scales at UGA. To apply, please submit an application, including résumé and cover letter, at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/228872. For more information, please contact Dr. Brian Simmons at brian.simmons@uga.edu. (Last updated 11/16/2021) RMDS Lab Internship RMDS Lab is accepting applications for our internship program. College students who want to apply for master’s degrees in data science, computer science, data analyst, math, statistics, and related fields as well as new graduates who want to pursue careers in data science-related fields are eligible to apply. For more information, visit https://grmds.org/pi-upskillprogram. Interested applicants should send their resumes and cover letters to Mandy@rmdslab.com. (Last updated 11/08/2021) Data Analyst Position at the University of Tennessee University of Tennessee Health Science Center has a unique position which combines both an analysis role and campus-wide education efforts. This position will perform data management and data analysis; manage projects; and educate and train research students/staff/faculty; develop educational content including articles, seminars, website, and multimedia content for students and faculty. For more details see https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/ut_health_science_center/jobdetail.ftl?job=21000001II&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago (Last updated 10/25/2021) UMich Program in Survey and Data Science