Mathematics Summer Opportunities
Summer affords many opportunities for students to conduct research, pursue an internship or study abroad.
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (or REUs) are competitive summer research programs in various topics of mathematics. These programs take place at large universities across the U.S., and usually last 8-10 weeks during the summer. A typical REU includes 10-20 students who work very closely with each other and under the direction of one or more professors on a problem of mathematical research. In addition to the invaluable experience of doing collaborative research on the cutting edge of current research, REU programs offer a generous stipend, and opportunity to build deep relationships with other students and faculty.
Applications are typically due between February and March. The programs are competitive and generally require between one and three letters of reference, a transcript and an essay.
Summer Institute for Training in Biostatistics and Data Science
Intensive 6-week paid internships at several research universities in the U.S. SIBS is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the field of Biostatistics in a mentored research setting with top researchers.
Wheaton College Research Internships in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics
The Wheaton College Summer Research Program offers several 10-week long paid internships for students to collaborate with Wheaton College faculty on research projects. Contact the mathematics faculty for more details.
Summer Internships in the Industry
A number of companies in the area offer summer internships for students majoring in math. These internships are well-paid full-time summer jobs that provide a good experience of working in the industry. Stop by the Math and Computer Science bulletin board next to the Josephson project room (SC 168) for more information.