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How to apply to and thrive in quantitative biology REUs
By Annamarie Leske and John T. Nardini Every summer, many undergraduate students spend 8 weeks conducting projects as part of a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. Many colleges and universities host their own REU programs and invite several students … Continue reading
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Improving at Math Through Community
By Adam Dionne Personally, I’ve found that there are two important ingredients to improvement: making goals and reflecting regularly. Goals are the more obvious component, since to improve you must be working towards something. But there is an important nuance … Continue reading
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A Conversation with the founders of Gxrls in STEM magazine
By Julianne Vega Last year I had the pleasure of meeting Avani Ahuja and Layla Dawit, two young women that started Gxrls in STEM, a magazine written for and by female and non-binary high school students. I read about their impressive … Continue reading
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Building an online academic profile begins with your website
Student authors: Kimberly Hadaway and Peter Hollander, Faculty author: Pamela E. Harris Most mathematicians wait until close to completing their PhD to create their academic websites, but starting sooner can really pay dividends, especially for students looking to find new … Continue reading
Supporting math majors and grad students in the time of pandemic
By panelists Giovanny Marquez and Lucy Martinez, and moderator Pamela E. Harris The 2021 Joint Math Meetings (JMM) conference included a special session organized by Dr. Katherine Stevenson, chair of the AMS Committee on Education. The program of this special … Continue reading
Advice for Applying to REU Programs (From Recent Participants!)
By Alvaro Carbonero, Brittany Gelb, Amaury Miniño, Vanessa Sun, and Lee Trent Introduction What is an REU? REU stands for “Research Experience for Undergraduates.” REU’s are typically 6-10 week long summer programs hosted at colleges or universities. To be officially … Continue reading
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Guess Culture versus Ask Culture
By Kim Holman When I was a child, I grew up in a “guess culture” household. I had to pay attention to the people around me and make a guess as to whether or not I should ask for something. … Continue reading
Networking to get the most out of the Virtual Joint Mathematics Meetings
By Pamela E. Harris and Abbe Herzig In addition to sharing our mathematical work, the Joint Mathematics Meetings (JMM) provide a valuable opportunity to network with other mathematicians. Networking allows you to learn about other people and what they are … Continue reading
Opportunities for First and Second Year College Students
By Pamela E. Harris, Ralph Morrison, and Cindy Wyels There are many opportunities for undergrads to engage in mathematics research over the summer, including Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) programs and math-oriented internships. However, many of these programs are aimed … Continue reading
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Mathematics holds the key to increasing STEM enrollment of U.S. students
William Yslas Vélez Emeritus Professor, University of Arizona This article presents four main points. Promote the undergraduate mathematics major not only as entry into the workforce but also to prepare students for graduate programs in STEM fields. Recognize the difference … Continue reading
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