Announcements for CSULB Math/Stat students

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• October 2024: Several on-campus funded research jobs are available on topics related to water, climate, extreme events, and human-nature systems:
  • NASA, NSF, and NOAA-funded
  • DOE-funded Climate-Ready Engineers for Water Resources
  • Collaborative of Native Nations for Climate Transformation and Stewardship

• May 2024: Our Math/Stat Department is hiring Teaching Associates and Instructional Student Assistants for Fall 24, especially in Statistics. You will assist a faculty supervisor in teaching a 100-level math or stat class, either leading your own activity sections, providing support such as grading, or serving students in our computer lab. You get $30.08/hour and up as a TA or $20/hour and up as an ISA, including paid preparation and office hour time. Other benefits include office space in the department and the opportunity to check out hardware (iPads, laptops) to support your teaching needs. Apply by June 3.

• May 2024: The campus Career Development Center has many job events for grads, and you have free access for a year after your graduation.

• May 2024: LAEP is an opportunity for financial aid eligible undergraduate students to get paid for working on research projects. Sign up by May 24. Flyer.

• May 2024: Long Beach City College is hiring Statistics Tutors for Fall 24. You must be a full-time student.

• May 2024: Golden West College is hiring Math Tutors for Fall 24, especially in Statistics. Apply by May 19.

• April 2024: CNSM is hiring Peer Mentors and Tutors at the Lindgren Math Tutoring Center and the Jensen SAS Center. You will also mentor CNSM freshmen and assist with various CNSM activities. Apply by May 7. Flyers for tutoring and mentoring.

• April 2024: Correlation One is a career development startup that hosts data and technology competitions; they have a program for aspiring cybersecurity and IT professionals in partnership with the Department of Defense. It includes an online skills competition and career support for jobs at the DoD.

• March 2024: The FDA Statistical Association will host a Jumpstart Outcome Seminar on April 26th, 3-4pm Eastern, to recruit new graduate statisticians. Speakers include biostatistical directors and leadership of the FDA on career opportunities in biostatistics. Questions to FDA mathematical statistician Yin (Kelly) Gu.

• February 2024: LEAP is an NSF-funded program in which students are paid to conduct research applied research guided by academia and industry mentors. Flyer. Questions to Professor Ava Hedayatipour.

• January 2024: The LAUSD Strategic Data & Evaluation Branch is hiring a Research Assistant to for qualitative and/or quantitative research projects -- conducting data collection, analysis, and reporting tasks. They study themes such as equitable distribution of resources among schools, evidence-based interventions, chronic absenteeism, and social-emotional learning assessment among other topics. Contact Program Evaluation and Research Coordinator Octavio Pescador.

• October 2023: Northrop Grumman is hiring. They have hired many students from our department in the past.

• August 2023: G2 Software Systems is hiring. G2 is named for Georgia Griffiths, who has a very close relationship with our department and college; she has sponsored many scholarships, computer labs, and tutoring support here. You can be confident that resumes from CSULB will receive their close attention.

• August 2023: Cal State Fullerton GEAR UP is hiring a full time Coordinator for Data and Excellence. You will lead efforts to maximize the effectiveness of GEAR UP programs through evaluation, data management, and grant reporting efforts. Apply by August 13, 2023. The pay is $28-33/hour.

• June 2023: The California DMV is recruiting for Research Data Specialists. Details here.

• April 2023: The Coordinator of the Fullerton College Mathematics Department, an alumna of our department, is recruiting our MS students for their adjunct faculty pool. Apply here.

• April 2023: The FDA Statistical Association is offering a webinar on "Jumpstart Your Statistical Career from Classroom to Workforce at the FDA", April 21st, 1-2pm EST (10-11am PDT) on Zoom. Flyer.

• April 2023: The CNSM Safety Office is hiring a student assistant. They will provide all training. Hours are flexible and you will gain experience in lab safety. Open to undergrads and grads. No prior experience required but it helps to have done some chemistry, biology or other science in our college. Contact Chris Frost for more information or to schedule an interview.

• March 2023: Robert Fulton College Preparatory School is hiring several teachers in their Math Department. Flyer.

• February 2023: LEAP is an NSF-funded program in which students are paid to conduct research during the 2023-24 academic year with faculty mentors at CSULB. Apply here by March 10, 2023. Flyer.

• February 2023: The Liberal Arts and Tutoring Center at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College is hiring tutors in both English and Math. $17-21/hour, with flexible schedules for online or in person tutoring. Flyer.

• February 2023: Dreams for Schools, a STEAM education non-profit, is hiring K-12 intructors for in-person or online classes. They provide all curriculum and training for their classes, which can range from Coding with Scratch, building engineering projects, Arduinos, mobile app development, and more. $19/hour. Apply here by March 1, 2023. Details, flyer.

• April 2024: The California Department of Public Health Internship Program is recruiting for Spring 25 in Public Health, Biology, Epidemiology, Data and Informatics, Information Technologies, Communications, Health Education, and other supporting fields. The internships run February 4 - May 16 and pay $17-20/hour. Apply by October 14. Flyer.

• April 2024: The California Department of Public Health Internship Program is recruiting for Fall 24 in data, IT, and informatics. The internships run September 4 - December 13 and pay $17-20/hour. Apply by April 22. Flyer.

• April 2024: College Corps is recruiting CNSM majors for 2024-25. They offer internships with nonprofits focused on Environmental/social justice and sustainability, Food insecurity, and K-12 education. You take an internship course and earn $10,000 for 450 hours of work. Low-income students and those who are first in their families to go to college receive priority consideration. AB540 students are encouraged. Apply by April 23. Flyer.

• February 2024: The Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium is hiring undergrad summer interns for June 3-August 9. You will work with HBCU faculty mentors, grad students, and experts in marine science, agriculture and water science, atmospheric science and meteorology, data science, computer science, and additional academic programs informing climate science research. They pay airfare to Maryland, housing, meals, and a $7,000 stipend. Apply by February 29.

• January 2024: Carl Zeiss Microscopy is hiring summer interns for June 17-August 2. You will be trained in electron, light, and x-ray microscopy repair and troubleshooting techniques, then shadow Service Engineers in the field. They are hiring in the San Francisco Bay, Los Angeles, Boston, NYC, Research Triangle Park, and Baltimore-DC Metro areas. Mention in your cover letter the locations for which you want to be considered. Questions to Justin L. Jacobs.

• November 2023: TTM Technologies is hiring interns. The San Jose boss, CSULB Math alumnus Matthew Labar, said he could make sure you get an interview if you connect with him directly. They also have a Santa Ana facility that need interns, but they're not posted yet.

• October 2023: Northrop Grumman is soliciting interns. They have hired many students from our department in the past.

• October 2023: The Department of Defense Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Serving Institutions Summer Research Internship Program aims to multiply minority scientists and engineers working for the DoD. You perform advanced research with DoD scientists and engineers. You get a stipend of $1200/week, travel, housing, work experience, and access to state-of-the-art research facilities.

• October 2023: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security sponsors the Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER) Program for undergrads and grad students. You get a stipends of $750/week plus allowances for housing and travel for a 10-week appointment May-July 2024. You'll conduct research projects and/or other technical activities under the guidance of a DHS mentor. Flyer.

• September 2023: The CNSM Internship Roadshow is a Workshop, Employer Panel and Networking Event, October 10, 2-4pm in the Career Development Center. Flyer.

• August 2023: The National Nuclear Security Administration Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program offers full-time summer internships, with opportunities to continue part-time during the academic year. Undergrads and grad students get stipends of $750/week plus allowances for commuting, housing, travel or virtual participation. You'll join world-class research and operations; prepare for scientific, technological, policy, and operations related careers; and establish connections with DOE scientists and subject matter experts at NNSA. Application deadline October 22. Informational sessions, flyer.

• June 2023: USC is offering NSF-funded summer internships in bioinformatics for underrepresented students in Los Angeles. It says the deadline is May 20th, but they wrote to us on June 20th, so they might still be open.

• March 2023: The Next-Gen internship from June 5th-August 9th exposes you to business, entrepreneurship, public policy, government affairs, and advocacy. You get academic credit AND compensation. The deadline to apply is April 10th.

• March 2023: In the Data Science Talent Pipeline at CSULB, you work with JPL scientists on a range of innovative projects using satellite data. CSULB students from any major will participate in a workshop that, for some, might lead to a summer (2023) internship at JPL. Students who participate in both days of the on-campus workshop, April 7-8, will earn $200. Flyer.

• February 2023: TTM Technologies is hiring a summer intern. They're mostly looking for a mechanical or materials engineer, but the boss, alumnus Matthew LaBar, specifically asked for CSULB math majors if you are interested in engineering and have taken PHYS 152. The summer project will be heavy on differential equations and electromagnetism, but the full-time offer you'd get for completing the internship would be mechanical or chemical engineering. Undergrads or grads welcome to apply, but you need to be graduating Fall '23 or Spring '24.

• January 2023: College Corps is recruiting CNSM majors for 2023-24. They offer internships with nonprofits focused on Environmental/social justice and sustainability, Food insecurity, and K-12 education. You take an internship course and earn $10,000 for 450 hours of work. Low-income students and those who are first in their families to go to college receive priority consideration. AB540 students are encouraged. Apply by March 13. Flyer.

• October 2024: The Federal Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant offers large scholarships to students who commit to teaching in a high-need area, including math. Flyer.

• May 2024: The Sally Casanova scholars receive a $5,000 stipend that allows them to explore PhD programs and prepare to succeed in them. It can fund campus visits, research activities, and standardized test prep. You are invited to the Sally Casanova Summer Gathering to learn about the program and meet CSULB scholars. Tuesday, June 18, 4:30pm-6:30pm, University Library 2nd Floor; RSVP here.

• November 2023: Humanity in Action offers $10,000 scholarships. They have a mandatory meeting to discuss the application process on December 2 at 9am; see the website to register.

• October 2023: Winston-Salem TEACH is a teacher preparation project led by Winston-Salem State University, Wake Forest University, and Salem College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. They offer $30,000 stipends to 30 students each year. You complete a teacher residency in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and 14 months of coursework for initial teacher licensure in Elementary Education (grades K-6), Special Education (grades K-12), or Secondary Education (grades 9-12 in Math or other fields). They're hosting a virtual info session on Wednesday, November 8th from 6:30-7:30 PM (*Eastern* Standard Time); register here. Questions to Executive Director Dr. Kate Allman. Flyer.

• September 2023: The METRIC 2 Scholarship is now recruiting in Chemistry, Math/Stat/Math Ed, Physics, Earth Science, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering. It provides 288 semester-long scholarships of $6,000 each to approximately 67 undergrads. They estimate that each scholar will receive two years of support. Questions to Dr. Jen-Mei Chang or schedule a meeting.

• August 2023: The campus is hosting Workshops on Fulbright and Gilman Scholarships:
  • The Gilman International Scholarship is designed for students with limited financial means and offers up to $5,000 to cover travel, tuition, and other expenses to any destination. You must be a Pell Grant recipient. The application deadline is October 5. Contact the Study Abroad Office to get started.
  • The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides fully funded English Teaching Awards, Graduate Study and Research Awards to over 130 countries. Teaching Awards provide up to a year of full financial support and training for recipients to teach English in their host country. Research Awards fund up to a year of independent research or graduate school in their host country. The application deadline is October 10.
  Contact our campus Faculty Advisor Dr. Babs Grossman-Thompson for information on either program and help with your application. Workshops: Weds 9/6 12:30pm, Thurs 9/7 3:30pm, Fri 9/8 12:30pm, Mon 9/11 12:30pm at Zoom Meeting ID: 818 2988 5982. Flyer.

• March 2023: The METRIC Scholarship is now recruiting in Chemistry, Math, Stat, Math Ed, Physics, and Geology. It pays for tuition and fees up to 8 semesters and you are paired with a faculty mentor in your major. Application in BeachScholarships takes 5 minutes. Apply by April 21, 2023 to receive priority. It is a need-based scholarship, so you must have filed FAFSA to demonstrate financial need. Questions to Dr. Jen-Mei Chang or schedule a meeting with her to learn more about this program that supports students academically and professionally during their entire time at CSULB. Flyer.

• March 2023: The 2023 Lathisms Scholarship supports Hispanic/Latinx students in careers in the mathematical sciences; including, but not limited to, scientific research, math ed, engineering, and finance. They award 2-3 scholarships of up to $500 to prospective and current undergrads/grads. The deadline is March 31st.

• March 2023: ASCEND supplements access, affordability, and completion by offering $1,000 tuition scholarships, $1,000 subsistence allowance or $500 academic/classroom support for STEM students to enhance your educational success through timely graduation and excellent GPA. 66 scholarships will be disbursed to qualified awardees during the 2022-2023 cycle. Flyer.

• November 2024: The COLDEX REU (NSF Center for Oldest Ice Exploration) at Oregon State has a special commitment to welcome CSULB scholars via faculty collaboration. Flyer, questions to CSULB Math/Stat Professor Jen-Mei Chang.

  offers U.S. undergrads research at an Army laboratory in Summer 2025, mentored by the government scientists and engineers who will guide them in Army mission related research projects including data analysis and systems modeling. You will be assigned a project, mentor, and tasks to lead to publishable results. You get travel, housing, and $1,000 per week. Applications due January 12.

• October 2024: Army HBCU/MI SPARK (Student Program for Army Research and Knowledge) offers U.S. undergrads research at an Army laboratory in Summer 2025, mentored by the government scientists and engineers who will guide them in Army mission related research projects including data analysis and systems modeling. You will be assigned a project, mentor, and tasks to lead to publishable results. You get travel, housing, and $1,000 per week. Applications due January 12.

• April 2024: The Department of Energy is offering 30 scholarships for a Summer Online course, CSCI 420 Applied Quantum Computing for Computer Scientists at Chico State, June 3-25 and again July 22-August 13, MTWR 8:00-11:25am. It's aimed at juniors or higher after a semester of calculus and a programming course. Flyer. Questions to Dr. Jaime Raigoza.

• March 2024: West Virginia University is hosting an Applied Analysis REU, June 2 - July 27, 2024. You get housing, meals, partial travel support, and a $5,600 stipend. Apply by May 15.

• March 2024: The Graduate Student Mathematical Modeling Camp is June 20-23, 2024, at the University of Delaware. Grad students and advanced undergrads will learn problem-solving, modeling and analysis, scientific computation, and critical assessment of solutions. Guided by a faculty mentor, students work in teams on interdisciplinary problems inspired by real industrial applications. It runs in conjunction with the Mathematical Problems in Industry Workshop, June 25-29, 2024 at the University of Vermont. The MPI Workshop focuses on real-world, open-ended industrial problems and invites problem-solvers at all career stages, from students to professors. GSMMC participants will automatically be registered for the MPI Workshop. Apply by April 19, 2024. Full financial support is available for all participants. Women and students from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

• March 2024: Columbia University Statistics Department invites you to their STAR (Summer Training for Aspiring Researchers) Program, May 20 - June 28, 2024 for undergrads from historically underrepresented groups aspiring to research in statistics, data science, or a related field. You get tuition to take a 3-unit course at Columbia, a $3,500 stipend, mentoring, workshops, andd other support. Apply by April 10, 2024. Flyer.

• February 2024: MathILy-EST is an NSF REU focused on beginning college students. June 16 - August 10 at Bryn Mawr College in Philadelphia. They particularly seek applicants from underrepresented groups. In 2024, the research topic will be combinatorial geometry of origami. Apply by April 2.

• February 2024: UC Irvine invites you to its Irvine Summer Institute in Biostatistics and Undergraduate Data Science. ISI-BUDS is a six-week summer program introducing undergrads to modern methodology and practice of biostatistics and data science. It will highlight applications in cutting edge biomedical research, train students in fundamentals of biostatistics, data science, and computing, and culminate in a team project co-supervised by statisticians and biomedical scientists. You get up to $500 for travel, free housing with meals, and $1,000 stipend. Apply by March 15.

• February 2024: UNC Charlotte is hosting a REU in math and stat, May 20 - July 26, 2024. $6,000 stipend included. Apply by March 15. Flyer.

• February 2024: The Minority Serving - Cyberinfrastructure Consortium is hiring undergrad summer interns for June 3-August 9. You will work with HBCU faculty mentors, grad students, and experts in marine science, agriculture and water science, atmospheric science and meteorology, data science, computer science, and additional academic programs informing climate science research. They pay airfare to Maryland, housing, meals, and a $7,000 stipend. Apply by February 29.

• February 2024: Army HBCU/MI SPARK (Student Program for Army Research and Knowledge) offers U.S. undergrads research at an Army laboratory in Summer 2024, mentored by the government scientists and engineers who will guide them in Army mission related research projects including data analysis and systems modeling. You will be assigned a project, mentor, and tasks to lead to publishable results. Applications due March 1. Register for virtual office hours webinar.

• February 2024: Columbia University Summer Session 2024 is offering four Focus Areas for Visiting Students, including a Wall Street Prep on Economics, Finance & Analytics that specifically targets mathematics and statistics students. Questions to their Office of Admissions. Flyer.

• January 2024: Carl Zeiss Microscopy is hiring summer interns for June 17-August 2nd. You will be trained in electron, light, and x-ray microscopy repair and troubleshooting techniques, then shadow Service Engineers in the field. They are hiring in the San Francisco Bay, Los Angeles, Boston, NYC, Research Triangle Park, and Baltimore-DC Metro areas. Mention in your cover letter the locations for which you want to be considered. Questions to Justin L. Jacobs.

• January 2024: The Fermilab and Brookhaven Lab Summer School Exchange Program are for freshmen STEM majors. You will spend 3-weeks at each Laboratory for an introduction to particle physics, environmental and climate science, artificial intelligence, and quantum science. No prerequisites! Learn about cutting-edge research and careers. Students with 2.0-3.0 GPA in STEM courses are encouraged to apply by January 31, 2024. Questions to Aleida Perez (Brookhaven) or Amanda Early (Fermi). Flyer.

• January 2024: USC JumpStart offers underrepresented undergrads research opportunities for Summer 2024 (May 31 to August 5). It serves as a pathway to the PhD by providing academic and financial ($5,000 stipend) support and professional development opportunities. Labs and research groups are interested in students who are STEM, social science and humanities majors. Search this flyer for "math" and you'll find lots of possibilities. Apply by February 21, 2024. Questions to Elda Padilla. Flyer.

• January 2024: Directed Research for Undergraduates in Mathematics and Statistics (DRUMS) is an NSF and NSA-sponsored summer research and professional development program at North Carolina State. You must be an undergrad and a US citizen or permanent resident. You'll work on real-life problems using math and/or stats, build your computing and communication skills, and learn about STEM career opportunities. It pays $7,000 plus housing, travel, and conference funding. It runs ten weeks, May 28th to August 2nd. Apply by February 15. Flyer.

• January 2024: The USC Viterbi School of Engineering hosts the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE), an 8-week residential program introducing undergrads to cutting-edge research with academic-industry collaboration under Viterbi faculty and PhD students. Apply by February 9, 2024.

• January 2024: EDGE for Women (Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education) is June 2-29, 2024 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. It's a residential session to prepare women and nonbinary mathematicians for PhD programs in math. Coursework prepares you for grad research and exams, along with practical experience. You'll build a personal and professional network for your grad studies and beyond. You should be applying to PhD programs in math to begin in Fall 2024. They especially encourage applications from underrepresented minority groups. Apply by February 15, 2024. Flyer, questions to edgestaff@edgeforwomen.org.

• December 2023: NC State's Summer Conference on Applied Data Science is June 3-July 26, 2024, open to students currently enrolled in a master's program in any discipline. You work 40 hours/week and receive $10,000, accommodation, and travel. Apply by January 12, 2024. Questions to scads-apply@ncsu.edu. Information session January 5, 1 p.m. Eastern.

• November 2023: The University of Chicago's Institute for Mathematical and Statistical Innovation is hosting a fully funded Summer Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics Accelerator, June 10-August 2, 2024. You will prepare for grad school through lectures and problem sessions taught by experienced researchers from the University of Chicago. It will cover linear algebra, advanced calculus, metric spaces, probability, statistical modeling, and data science. Open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Applications due February 16, 2024. Questions to sumsa@imsi.institute. Flyer.

• November 2023: The David Harold Blackwell Summer Research Institute is a six-week summer program for undergrads. You will conduct research in Applied Probability, Analysis, or Theoretical Computer Science, under the supervision of faculty. They honor Blackwell's legacy by attempting to widen the participation of African Americans in obtaining PhDs in math. You will work on one of the California campuses, and receive funding for lodging, meals, travel, and incidentals. Afterwards, you will continue receiving advice from your mentor for grad applications. Information session December 1 at 3pm at Zoom ID: 948 2370 3554, Password 292500. Questions to DHBSRI@math.ucla.edu.

• October 2023: The Department of Defense Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Serving Institutions Summer Research Internship Program aims to multiply minority scientists and engineers working for the DoD. You perform advanced research with DoD scientists and engineers. You get a stipend of $1200/week, travel, housing, work experience, and access to state-of-the-art research facilities.

• October 2023: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security sponsors the Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER) Program for undergrads and grad students. You get a stipends of $750/week plus allowances for housing and travel for a 10-week appointment May-July 2024. You'll conduct research projects and/or other technical activities under the guidance of a DHS mentor. Flyer.

• August 2023: The National Nuclear Security Administration Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program offers full-time summer internships, with opportunities to continue part-time during the academic year. Undergrads and grad students get stipends of $750/week plus allowances for commuting, housing, travel or virtual participation. You'll join world-class research and operations; prepare for scientific, technological, policy, and operations related careers; and establish connections with DOE scientists and subject matter experts at NNSA. Application deadline October 22. Informational sessions, flyer.

• June 2023: USC is offering NSF-funded summer internships in bioinformatics for underrepresented students in Los Angeles. It says the deadline is May 20th, but they wrote to us on June 20th, so they might still be open.

• March 2023: The University of Puerto Rico-Ponce is hosting an REU in probabilistic combinatorics, permutation patterns, algebraic coding theory and codes from finite geometries, June 5 - August 4, 2023. $5,400 stipend, lodging, and travel included. Apply by April 15. Flyer. Questions to Dr. Fernando Pinero Gonzalez.

• March 2023: The Next-Gen internship from June 5th-August 9th exposes you to business, entrepreneurship, public policy, government affairs, and advocacy. You get academic credit AND compensation. The deadline to apply is April 10th.

• March 2023: In the Data Science Talent Pipeline at CSULB, you work with JPL scientists on a range of innovative projects using satellite data. CSULB students from any major will participate in a workshop that, for some, might lead to a summer (2023) internship at JPL. Students who participate in both days of the on-campus workshop, April 7-8, will earn $200. Flyer.

• March 2023: UC Irvine is now accepting applications for its Irvine Summer Institute in Biostatistics and Undergraduate Data Science. ISI-BUDS is a six-week summer program introducing undergrads to modern methodology and practice of biostatistics and data science. It will highlight applications in cutting edge biomedical research, train students in fundamentals of biostatistics, data science, and computing, and culminate in a team project co-supervised by statisticians and biomedical scientists. You get up to $500 for travel, free housing with meals, and $1,000 stipend.

• February 2023: Illinois Tech is hosting a new REU in applied and computational math and data science, May 22 - July 28, 2023. $5,500 stipend included. Flyer. Questions to yding2@iit.edu.

• February 2023: UNC Charlotte is hosting a REU in math and stat, May 22 - July 28, 2023. $6,000 stipend included. Flyer.

• January 2023: MathBioU at UC Irvine is a research program in computational biology for undergrads, June 26 - August 4th, 2023. You will work in small groups with a researcher in computational bio and have weekly activities in skills development, giving presentations, and writing mathematics using a computer program. Stipend included. Questions to (CSULB Math/Stat alumna!) Deborah Tonne. Flyer.

• January 2023: Program for Research in Markets and Organizations (PRIMO) is a 10-week summer research opportunity (June 5 - August 10) with faculty at Harvard Business School. You get a stipend, housing, and food. Application deadline February 14th at 11:59pm ET. Register for an information session.

• January 2023: Directed Research for Undergraduates in Mathematics and Statistics (DRUMS) is an NSF and NSA-sponsored summer research and professional development program at North Carolina State. You must be an undergrad and a US citizen or permanent resident. You'll work on real-life problems using math and/or stats, build your computing and communication skills, and learn about STEM career opportunities. It pays $6,000 plus housing and travel for ten weeks. Apply by February 15. Flyer.

• January 2023: USC JumpStart offers underrepresented undergrads research opportunities for Summer 2023 (June 5 to August 11). It serves as a pathway to the PhD by providing academic and financial ($5,000 stipend) support and professional development opportunities. Labs and research groups are interested in students who are STEM, social science and humanities majors. Search this flyer for "math" and you'll find lots of possibilities. Apply by February 15, 2023. Questions to Elda Padilla. Flyer.

• January 2023: Columbia University Statistics Department invites you to their STAR (Summer Training for Aspiring Researchers) Program, May 22 - June 30, 2022 for undergrads from historically underrepresented groups aspiring to research in statistics, data science, or a related field. You get tuition to take a 3-unit course at Columbia, a $3,000 stipend, mentoring, workshops, andd other support. Application deadline March 26, 2023. Flyer.

• January 2023: There is a central NSF site for REUs, and also a more general AMS listing of math programs and opportunities. (Sort "by type" to restrict to listings for undergrads.)

• January 2023: Colorado State University and UC Berkeley are cohosting a Research Experience for Undergrads, May 30 to August 4, 2023. It focuses on extreme ultraviolet high power lasers and their applications, including materials science, chemistry, physics, and engineering. You get a $5000 stipend, housing, and some meals. Applications due February 22, 2023. Questions to Alauna Sutton. Flyer.

• December 2022: The University of Chicago's Institute for Mathematical and Statistical Innovation is hosting a fully funded Summer Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics Accelerator, June 12-August 4, 2023. You will prepare for grad school through lectures and problem sessions taught by experienced researchers from the University of Chicago. It will cover linear algebra, advanced calculus, metric spaces, probability, statistical modeling, and data science. Open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Applications due February 17, 2023. Questions to sumsa@imsi.institute.

• March 2022: Math REU at UNC Charlotte with a $6,000 stipend.

• November 2024: Data Con LA is here on campus on Saturday 11/16, 9am-5pm. Students can register for free by emailing Tammy Dupuy at Institutional Research and Analytics. Flyer.

• October 2024: WiMSoCal 2025 (Symposium for Women and Gender Minorities in Mathematics in Southern California) is at Cal State Fullerton on February 8, 2024. It's free and meals will be provided but participants are asked to register by January 10. Flyer.

• July 2024: The GROW conference is September 27-29, 2023 at Columbia University. GROW supports undergrads considering grad school in mathematical sciences and helps build a profession in which gender identity is not a barrier to participation. Students of all genders, sexualities, ethnicities, races, nationalities and religions are encouraged to apply. Apply by August 15.

• May 2024: The BRING MATH workshop is October 3-4, 2024 at Argonne National Laboratory and sponsored by IMSI. Undergrads will learn about research in math and stats being done at Argonne and connections with real world applications. It is also open to faculty to accompany a group of students. Apply by June 28th.

• May 2024: The UC Riverside Math Department invites you to Mathematical Pathways to an Excellent Future on May 24. Enjoy a poster session with cash prizes for undergrads and graduate students, an essay competition for students to describe their math journey in math, and more. Apply by May 20th. Flyer.

• March 2024: The Purdue Math Club invites you to their virtual Intercollegiate Math Social on March 24. Enjoy social networking activities and games, a careers in math panel, and math talks by undergrads. Any undergrad may give a talk on class or personal projects, research, or any cool math topic! Flyer, register.

• February 2024: The 2024 conference of the American Association for the Advancement of Science – Pacific Division is June 17-20, 2024 at the University of San Diego. They're soliciting abstracts (first deadline March 30) from undergrads and grad students, offering money for excellent poster presentations and travel support. Questions to Robert Hickey. Flyer.

• January 2024: The Thematic Conference in Field Theory and Topology at Notre Dame University features Graduate Student/Postdoc Week June 3-7, 2024; the International Conference on Field Theory and Topology June 10-14, 2024; and the Undergraduate Workshop June 17-21, 2024. You can apply by March 15 for support to attend. Questions to Nikki Stapleton.

• January 2024: The 2nd International Mathematics and Statistics Student Research Symposium is Saturday, April 13, 2024. This free event welcomes ALL math and stat students from high school, community college, undergraduate, and graduate levels to showcase their research, delve into current research topics, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Register and submit abstracts by March 22. Flyer.

• January 2024: The 14th Annual WiMSoCal (Symposium for Women and Gender Minorities in Mathematics in Southern California) is at Pomona College on February 24th, 2024. It's free and meals will be provided but participants are asked to register by January 26th. Flyer.

• January 2024: The USC Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Student Association is hosting SoCal Graduate Pathways to STEM on March 30, 2024 at USC. SoCal GPS is a free student-run conference to promote grad school opportunities and features panels on diverse career paths with an advanced engineering degree. Meet representatives from UCLA, USC, Caltech, and industry leaders from Google, Intel, and Disney!

• October 2023: The Online Undergraduate Resource Fair for the Advancement and Alliance of Marginalized Mathematicians is November 18-19. You'll gain resources and learn about opportunities to start or develop a math career in research, teaching, or industry. Anyone is welcome, and they are especially aimed at students from underrepresented and marginalized groups in math. Flyer.

• September 2023: The Southern California Section of the Mathematical Association of America is October 7, at CSU Channel Islands.

• September 2023: The second annual CSU Mathematical Sciences Research Conference, November 10-11, at CSU Bakersfield, is free and especially encourage submissions from students in statistics, data science, applied and pure mathematics, mathematics education, etc.

• September 2023: The Southern California Discrete Math Symposium, Sunday, November 5, at CSU Los Angeles, is free and especially encourage submissions from students and early-career mathematicians, women and nonbinary people, and underrepresented minorities.

• September 2023: Predictive Modeling in Biology and Medicine, November 17-19 at UC Riverside, is free and invites students, especially those from under-represented groups, to apply for travel support.

• June 2023: The Modern Math Workshop, October 25-26 in Portland, showcases research at NSF-funded math institutes around the country. It includes research expositions for grad students and researchers, mini-courses for undergrads, a keynote lecture, and a reception. They encourage undergrads from underrepresented groups to pursue careers in math. Funding is available to cover travel and lodging. Questions to info@imsi.institute.

• June 2023: The Conference for African-American Researchers in the Mathematical Sciences will be July 6-7 at Purdue University in Indiana. You can request funding with your registration. Priority will be given to students, particularly those giving poster presentations. Reserve the hotel block by June 14. Register here.

• May 2023: Graduate Research Opportunities for Women (GROW) is October 20-22, 2023 at Duke University in North Carolina. GROW is aimed at women and non-binary undergrads interested in pursuing a graduate degree in the math. Free registration due by July 28.

• April 2023: You're invited to Mathematical Pathways to an Excellent Future at UC Riverside, May 19. They will host a poster session with cash prizes for undergrads and grad students. Also an essay competition for students to describe their journey in mathematics and its applications. Flyer.

• December 2022: You're invited to the NSF- and MAA-sponsored Conference on Strengthening Communities in Research Mathematics, at Pomona College on algebraic geometry. They have NSF funding for student attendance. Questions to Alex Barrios. February 17-18, 2023. Friday features events for faculty, grad students, and undergrads. Saturday focuses on research in number theory. Flyer.

• November 2024: Data Con LA is here on campus on Saturday 11/16, 9am-5pm. Students can register for free by emailing Tammy Dupuy at Institutional Research and Analytics. Flyer.

• October 2024: Several on-campus funded research jobs are available on topics related to water, climate, extreme events, and human-nature systems:
  • NASA, NSF, and NOAA-funded
  • DOE-funded Climate-Ready Engineers for Water Resources
  • Collaborative of Native Nations for Climate Transformation and Stewardship

• September 2024: Dr. Knut Solna, vice chair of the UCI Math department, Prof. Solna will give a colloquium talk about math graduate programs, fellowships and applications. Monday, October 7, 5:30pm, FO3-200A. Flyer.

• September 2024: The CNSM Thrive Event Series offers free events and workshops for academic, professional, and personal development. Flyer of all events. Two upcoming ones:
  • Teaching as a STEM Career: A Discussion with Local Professionals, Wed, 10/2, 6PM - 7PM, HSCI room 101 RSVP
  • Workshop and Sustainability Industry Spotlight and Networking Event, Wed, 10/9. 3:00pm-5:00pm, Career Development Center: Brotman Hall 250. RSVP: Single Sign-On -> CareerLink -> Events -> Workshops -> This event -> Attend.

• September 2024: The Graduate Center is hosting a workshop on applying to PhD programs, September 18 4:30-5:30pm in LIB-201. Flyer.

• May 2024: The campus Career Development Center has many job events for grads, and you have free access for a year after your graduation.

• May 2024: The Sally Casanova scholars receive a $5,000 stipend that allows them to explore PhD programs and prepare to succeed in them. It can fund campus visits, research activities, and standardized test prep. You are invited to the Sally Casanova Summer Gathering to learn about the program and meet CSULB scholars. Tuesday, June 18, 4:30pm-6:30pm, University Library 2nd Floor; RSVP here.

• May 2024: LAEP is an opportunity for financial aid eligible undergraduate students to get paid for working on research projects. Sign up by May 24. Flyer.

• May 2024: ASI Student Government is recruiting for the positions of UREC Board of Trustees, College Senators, Senators at-Large, Chief Diversity Officer, Chief Legislative Officer, Academic Affairs Officer, Chief Justice, Associate Justices, Commissioners, and Lobby Corps Representatives. Apply by May 10 to give College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics student voices in policy work on campus. Flyer, questions to asi-studentgovernment@csulb.edu.

• April 2024: CNSM is hiring Peer Mentors and Tutors at the Lindgren Math Tutoring Center and the Jensen SAS Center. You will also mentor CNSM freshmen and assist with various CNSM activities. Apply by May 7. Flyers for tutoring and mentoring.

• April 2024: The 2024 Laureate Lecture is Tuesday, April 23rd. Flyer.

• April 2024: CNSM Thrive Events and Graduate Center present Navigating Graduate School as an Underrepresented Student, Tuesday, April 23rd, 3-4pm, Library room 201. The transition to graduate school and capitalizing on your graduate program can be a challenge. This workshop will prepare you to embark on your graduate studies and make the most of your graduate experience. Flyer.

• April 2024: Our friends in the Music Department are inviting you to a beginning guitar class called MUS 128 for Fall 2024. Check it out and enjoy!

• April 2024: Women in Physics present Jill Pestana, CSULB Math Alumna, speaking about her journey through physics as a minority, Thursday, April 18 2024 at 3:30 PM, LA3-120. With a Master's in Physics, Jill is currently the lead of Accenture's North American battery consulting team. She has spent the last decade developing battery tech from the atomic to the gigafactory level. Snacks, food, and beverages will be served. RSVP.

• March 2024: The Purdue Math Club invites you to their virtual Intercollegiate Math Social on March 24. Enjoy social networking activities and games, a careers in math panel, and math talks by undergrads. Any undergrad may give a talk on class or personal projects, research, or any cool math topic! Flyer, register.

• March 2024: Cal-Bridge is a scholarship program that supports CSU students in pursuing a PhD in Mathematical Sciences or other related fields. On Thursday March 7, 10:30-11:30am in LA5-259, we will host Professor Oscar Vega of Fresno State, CSU Co-Director of Cal-Bridge Math, to speak about the program and recruit students. Flyer, questions to Long Beach Liaison Kathryn McCormick.

• February 2024: CNSM Thrive Events Series invites all students, faculty, and staff to Like A Boss: Women in Science and Math, Tuesday, March 12, 5-6:30pm in the USU Ballrooms. A panel of women leaders will share their careers in the professional world. Free refreshments will be provided. RSVP at the link above. Flyer.

• February 2024: The CSULB Association for Information Systems invites you to the Spring 2024 Datathon, March 16, 2024. Showcase your data analysis skills, connect with tech-loving peers, and compete for cash prizes.

• February 2024: LEAP is an NSF-funded program in which students are paid to conduct research applied research guided by academia and industry mentors. Flyer. Questions to Professor Ava Hedayatipour.

• December 2023: Not Alone at the Beach will offer a wide range of sexual assault and dating violence prevention programming in Spring 24. Flyer.

• December 2023: The campus Institute for Entrepreneurship is conducting their annual Sunstone Innovation Challenge, and math and/or statistics students are invited to join. In the last couple of years, the winners have been online applications, and you might be interested in providing statistics or machine learning support to some of the teams, or you might possibly have your own idea.

• October 2023: This isn't quite on campus, but it's nearby in Long Beach: In the CSU Chancellors Office Job Shadow Program, you explore career paths in a field of interest for Spring 24. Apply by November 26. Flyer.

• October 2023: Our friends in the Music Department are offering a beginning guitar class called MUS 128 for Spring 2024. Check it out and enjoy!

• September 2023: There will be a UCLA grad school information session October 2, 11-12pm in PH1-101. Flyer.

• September 2023: The CNSM Internship Roadshow is a Workshop, Employer Panel and Networking Event, October 10, 2-4pm in the Career Development Center. Flyer.

• September 2023: THRIVE is a series of events sponsored by CNSM on job interviews, research, women in science and math, first generation students, and health professions.

• August 2023: The CNSM Student Research Symposium is on Friday, September 22, 11am-1pm, showcasing research by students and faculty. There will also be a mini resource fair for students to meet our research programs and campus resources. Flyer.

• August 2023: If you're interested in teaching physics, looking to build confidence in Electricity and Magnetism (E&M), or want upper division physics credit, sign up for PHYS 491D - Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Physics - Electricity and Magnetism for Fall 2023.

  This course offers a deeper understanding of E&M, plus the skills and knowledge to teach it effectively. It will cover methods of charging, field theory, circuits, and electromagnetic radiation. Demonstrations, labs, activities, assessments, and common student misconceptions are explored; you'll practice teaching with a real audience. Contact Justin Fournier.

• April 2023: The CNSM Safety Office is hiring a student assistant. They will provide all training. Hours are flexible and you will gain experience in lab safety. Open to undergrads and grads. No prior experience required but it helps to have done some chemistry, biology or other science in our college. Contact Chris Frost for more information or to schedule an interview.

• April 2023: Our colleagues in the College of Natural Sciences are conducting a science education project to assess skill development during classes with field trips. You do not have to have had a class with field trips to participate. Please take this 10-minute survey. Your participation is greatly appreciated!

• March 2023: The Dream Success Center holds office hours Th-F 10am-4pm (virtual or in SSC 290) to support students in navigating institutional, local, and state-wide services for basic needs, housing, food, health care, and labor concerns that may be specific to your immigration status. Questions to dream@csulb.edu. Flyer.

• March 2023: Women in Computing (WiC) and Dr. Jelena Trajkovioc are hosting a Mental Wellness Talk by Newton Cheng, a husband and father, world champion powerlifter, and Director of Health and Performance at Google. He will share about his mental health journey; share what he's learned from his life, athletics, and work about managing the tensions between health and performance; and lead a discussion on how we can better manage these tensions with more intentionality across each of the roles we play in our lives. March 16th, 2023, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm, USU Room 304. Flyer.

• March 2023: In the Data Science Talent Pipeline at CSULB, you work with JPL scientists on a range of innovative projects using satellite data. CSULB students from any major will participate in a workshop that, for some, might lead to a summer (2023) internship at JPL. Students who participate in both days of the on-campus workshop, April 7-8, will earn $200. Flyer.

• February 2023: LEAP is an NSF-funded program in which students are paid to conduct research during the 2023-24 academic year with faculty mentors at CSULB. Apply here by March 10, 2023. Flyer.

• January 2023: Our colleagues in Economics are recruiting students for an Experiment about Decision Making and Food Evaluation. You'll get some food, watch some videos, complete a survey, and get some money. Flyer.

• January 2023: College Corps is recruiting CNSM majors for 2023-24. They offer internships with nonprofits focused on Environmental/social justice and sustainability, Food insecurity, and K-12 education. You take an internship course and earn $10,000 for 450 hours of work. Low-income students and those who are first in their families to go to college receive priority consideration. AB540 students are encouraged. Apply by March 13. Flyer.

• January 2023: CalFresh Healthy Living is the nutrition education arm of CalFresh, California's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed). It is the largest nutrition education program in the United States, and more than one-third of California residents are eligible for the program. They have released their spring schedule with great events including cooking skills classes and round of master chef challenge.

• January 2023: THRIVE is a series of events sponsored by CNSM on job interviews, research, women in science and math, first generation students, and health professions. Flyer for Spring 2023 events.

• November 2024: UC Irvine invites you to their Virtual Math Graduate Information Session Friday, November 8th, 2024 4pm - 5pm. Meet faculty and students, get information about applying, and ask questions. Flyer.

• November 2024: UC Riverside invites you to their Virtual Math Graduate School Open House Wednesday November 13, 2-5pm. Meet faculty and grad students, and get a $50 application discount with your RSVP and attendance. Flyers for the Open House and their Applied Math program.

• November 2024: Brandeis University invites you to apply for their Computational Linguistics MS for free using their fee waiver code CLMS24. Offered by their Computer Science Department, the CL MS is programming-intensive, emphasizing a strong foundation in both computer science and linguistics, and is open to students of varying academic backgrounds, including to non-CS majors. Graduates have gone to Google, Amazon, Meta, Adobe, IBM, eBay, Mass General Brigham (Partners) Healthcare, Athena Health, QPID Health, as well PhD programs. Flyer, questions to Admissions Coordinator Amy Smack.

• October 2024: The University of Washington invites you to their Departments of Statistics and Biostatistics. They offer our Ph.D. students five years of funding through fellowships, teaching, and research assistantships. Grads go on to tenure-track positions, post-docs, and well-paid jobs in research, high-tech, health care, and NGOs. They offer a Pre-Application Review Service to applicants, especially those from historically marginalized groups. Until November 10th, 2024, applicants can submit their documents to PARS for mentoring in advance of applying. Flyer, questions to Chair Abel Rodriguez.

• October 2024: San Diego State and UC San Diego invite you to their joint Ph.D. program in Mathematics and Science Education (MSED). They require a master's degree in mathematics (pure, applied, or statistics); you can also enter with several graduate mathematics courses as part of your master's degree. Flyer, questions to MSED Program Co-Director Susan Nickerson.

• October 2024: Cal State Fullerton invites you to apply for their MA Economics Program with a STEM designation. The deadline for the basic application is November 1; supplemental material can be sent later. Flyer, questions to Graduate Advisor Gabriela Best.

• October 2024: UC Davis will hold a virtual information sessions, November 21 for their Math PhD and November 22 Applied Math PhD, at 2 PM PST. Even if you can't attend, be sure to register your interest so they can share future information with you! Questions to Graduate Program Coordinator Jennifer Lehner.

• October 2024: Dr. Mike Krebs, grad advisor at Cal State LA, contacted us soliciting interest in their master's program as a stepping stone to a PhD, to solidify your preparation for advanced coursework or try your hand at research. Flyer.

• September 2024: Dr. Knut Solna, vice chair of the UCI Math department, Prof. Solna will give a colloquium talk about math graduate programs, fellowships and applications. Monday, October 7, 5:30pm, FO3-200A. Flyer.

• September 2024: The Graduate Center is hosting a workshop on applying to PhD programs, September 18 4:30-5:30pm in LIB-201. Flyer.

• June 2024: You're invited to the Preliminary Arizona Winter School - Virtual School on Number Theory, September 23 - November 22, 2024. This online workshop for undergrads and beginning grad students will topics relevant to the Arizona Winter School 2025 program on "Representation theory of p-adic groups". Questions to Professor Renee Bell at CUNY.

• May 2024: The Sally Casanova scholars receive a $5,000 stipend that allows them to explore PhD programs and prepare to succeed in them. It can fund campus visits, research activities, and standardized test prep. You are invited to the Sally Casanova Summer Gathering to learn about the program and meet CSULB scholars. Tuesday, June 18, 4:30pm-6:30pm, University Library 2nd Floor; RSVP here.

• May 2024: The UC Riverside Math Department invites you to Mathematical Pathways to an Excellent Future on May 24. Enjoy a poster session with cash prizes for undergrads and graduate students, an essay competition for students to describe their math journey in math, and more. Apply by May 20th. Flyer.

• April 2024: CNSM Thrive Events and Graduate Center present Navigating Graduate School as an Underrepresented Student, Tuesday, April 23rd, 3-4pm, Library room 201. The transition to graduate school and capitalizing on your graduate program can be a challenge. This workshop will prepare you to embark on your graduate studies and make the most of your graduate experience. Flyer.

• March 2024: Boise State University invites you to consider their The M.S. in Cybersecurity, an interdisciplinary program with emphasis in Computer Science, Mathematics and Management. They welcomes applicants of diverse academic backgrounds. They're hosting an Information Session Tuesday, April 2 at 2:00 p.m. (MDT, so it's 1pm Pacific) to learn how they prepare students for the cybersecurity workforce, funding opportunities, and their CyberCorps Scholarship for Service.

• March 2024: The FDA Statistical Association will host a Jumpstart Outcome Seminar on April 26th, 3-4pm Eastern, to recruit new graduate statisticians. Speakers include biostatistical directors and leadership of the FDA on career opportunities in biostatistics. Questions to FDA mathematical statistician Yin (Kelly) Gu.

• March 2024: The Graduate Student Mathematical Modeling Camp is June 20-23, 2024, at the University of Delaware. Grad students and advanced undergrads will learn problem-solving, modeling and analysis, scientific computation, and critical assessment of solutions. Guided by a faculty mentor, students work in teams on interdisciplinary problems inspired by real industrial applications. It runs in conjunction with the Mathematical Problems in Industry Workshop, June 25-29, 2024 at the University of Vermont. The MPI Workshop focuses on real-world, open-ended industrial problems and invites problem-solvers at all career stages, from students to professors. GSMMC participants will automatically be registered for the MPI Workshop. Apply by April 19, 2024. Full financial support is available for all participants. Women and students from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

• March 2024: Cal-Bridge is a scholarship program that supports CSU students in pursuing a PhD in Mathematical Sciences or other related fields. On Thursday March 7, 10:30-11:30am in LA5-259, we will host Professor Oscar Vega of Fresno State, CSU Co-Director of Cal-Bridge Math, to speak about the program and recruit students. Flyer, questions to Long Beach Liaison Kathryn McCormick.

• February 2024: Cal State Fullerton invites you to apply for their MA Economics Program with a STEM designation. The deadline is June 1, but their best scholarships and tuition reductions are given to early applicants. Flyer, questions to Graduate Advisor Gabriela Best.

• January 2024: Brandeis University invites you to apply for their Computational Linguistics MS for free using their fee waiver code CLMS24. Offered by their Computer Science Department, the CL MS is programming-intensive, emphasizing a strong foundation in both computer science and linguistics, and is open to students of varying academic backgrounds, including to non-CS majors. Graduates have gone to Google, Amazon, Meta, Adobe, IBM, eBay, Mass General Brigham (Partners) Healthcare, Athena Health, QPID Health, as well PhD programs. Flyer, questions to Admissions Coordinator Amy Smack.

• January 2024: The USC Viterbi School of Engineering Graduate Student Association is hosting SoCal Graduate Pathways to STEM on March 30, 2024 at USC. SoCal GPS is a free student-run conference to promote grad school opportunities and features panels on diverse career paths with an advanced engineering degree. Meet representatives from UCLA, USC, Caltech, and industry leaders from Google, Intel, and Disney!

• January 2024: EDGE for Women (Enhancing Diversity in Graduate Education) is June 2-29, 2024 at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. It's a residential session to prepare women and nonbinary mathematicians for PhD programs in math. Coursework prepares you for grad research and exams, along with practical experience. You'll build a personal and professional network for your grad studies and beyond. You should be applying to PhD programs in math to begin in Fall 2024. They especially encourage applications from underrepresented minority groups. Apply by February 15, 2024. Flyer, questions to edgestaff@edgeforwomen.org.

• November 2023: San Diego State/UC Irvine Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Computational Science is committed to increasing access for talented but financially challenged individuals. They are looking for students with strong backgrounds in math, physics, chemistry, computer science, or engineering. Please see their invitation letter. Questions to Maureen Gibbins Paolini.

• November 2023: UC Riverside invites you to consider graduate work in Math and Applied Math. Join a virtual open house on November 15 at 2-5pm, meet faculty and grad students, and get a $50 application discount. Flyers for their applied math research and open house.

• November 2023: UC Davis invites you to consider graduate work in Statistics. Join a virtual information session on November 7 at 3-4pm, and learn about Master's and PhD programs, admissions, graduate school, and life at UC Davis. Questions to Amy McFarland. Flyer.

• October 2023: UC Davis invites you to consider graduate work in Math and Applied Math. Join virtual information sessions on November 30 and December 1 at 1pm.

• October 2023: NC State invites you to consider graduate work in Statistics, working with faculty from several graduate programs. Join a virtual information session November 15 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific.

• October 2023: The University of Georgia invites you to consider graduate work in Quantitative Methodology, working with faculty from several graduate programs. Join a virtual information session November 3 at 3pm Eastern/12pm Pacific, followed by breakout rooms on building successful grad applications and preparing for grad school. You will learn about the field, speak directly with faculty and grad students, and ask questions. Flyer.

• October 2023: Two invitations from the University of Washington Department of Statistics:
  • They are running a Pre-Application Review Service (PARS) to support PhD applicants from historically marginalized groups. Until November 10, applicants can submit their CVs, Statements of Purpose, and Personal Statements to PARS to receive mentoring and strengthen their materials for any statistics PhD program. More information.
  • Their current PhD students will host an online Q&A (joint with UC Berkeley and UMich Ann Arbor) about applying to PhD programs. It will be Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 5:00 PM (PST) via Zoom. More information. Questions to Chair Abel Rodriguez.

• October 2023: The department of Operations Research and Financial Engineering at Princeton invites you to apply to PhD programs in Statistics, Data Science and Machine Learning; Optimization, Decision Science and Control; or Probability and Financial Mathematics. They advertise small classes, placement in top academic or industry positions, and a rigorous core program in statistics, probability, and optimization.

• October 2023: Winston-Salem TEACH is a teacher preparation project led by Winston-Salem State University, Wake Forest University, and Salem College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. They offer $30,000 stipends to 30 students each year. You complete a teacher residency in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and 14 months of coursework for initial teacher licensure in Elementary Education (grades K-6), Special Education (grades K-12), or Secondary Education (grades 9-12 in Math or other fields). They're hosting a virtual info session on Wednesday, November 8th from 6:30-7:30 PM (*Eastern* Standard Time); register here. Questions to Executive Director Dr. Kate Allman. Flyer.

• October 2023: Harvard's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences will host virtual webinars for prospective PhD students on October 11 (Applied Math, etc.) and October 18 (Physics, etc.). You can ask questions and to get to know the programs through networking with current students, researchers, and other faculty and staff.

• September 2023: There will be a UCLA grad school information session October 2, 11-12pm in PH1-101. Flyer.

• August 2023: The Joint Doctoral Program in Mathematics and Science Education is joint between San Diego State and UC San Diego. They require a master's in mathematics (pure, applied, education, or statistics). UCSD is having an open house Wednesday, September 6, 11-12 PST. RSVP.

• June 2023: The Advanced Studies Institute in Analysis on Fractal Spaces and Dynamical Systems for U.S. graduate students will be at Urgench State University (Uzbekistan) on August 4-9, 2023. Exceptionally strong undergrads will also be considered. The cultural component of the ASI includes traveling to the ancient Silk Road cities to learn about the cultural and scientific heritage of Uzbekistan. CSU Fullerton has been sending several students every year; Long Beach students should join them. Flyer.

• June 2023: The UC Santa Barbara Econ Connection provides guidance for CSU students interested in pursuing a Master's or PhD degree in economics. You don't have to be an econ major; they welcome students with any quantitative background, and Math/Stat students are particularly in demand.

• May 2023: Graduate Research Opportunities for Women (GROW) is October 20-22, 2023 at Duke University in North Carolina. GROW is aimed at women and non-binary undergrads interested in pursuing a graduate degree in the math. Free registration due by July 28.

• May 2023: The Pacific Math Alliance (a branch of the national Math Alliance) will host a webinar: Demystifying the Graduate Application Process, May 19 (Friday), 4-5:15 pm Pacific Time. Flyer. The Pacific Math Alliance is a regional professional community of faculty mentors and students that support underserved students to join the STEM pipeline and pursue advanced study or a career in the mathematical sciences.

• February 2023: Northwestern University and the NSF offer their Causeway Postbaccalaureate Certificate Program, whose mission is to increase the number of grad students in the mathematical sciences from historically under-represented groups. Causeway is a 12-month program to prepare you for grad study in pure math, applied math, and statistics through coursework, a research experience, seminars, and mentorship. It is tuition-free and offers a $37,000 stipend plus health insurance. Questions to Professor Eric Zaslow. The application deadline is March 15, 2023.

• December 2022: The University of Oregon's Lundquist College of Business invites you to explore their Ph.D. program in Operations Management. They're specifically targeting CSULB grads in Mathematics and Statistics. Applications due January 8, 2023. Questions to Professor Michael Pangburn.

• December 2022: The University of Chicago's Institute for Mathematical and Statistical Innovation is hosting a fully funded Summer Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics Accelerator, June 12-August 4, 2023. You will prepare for grad school through lectures and problem sessions taught by experienced researchers from the University of Chicago. It will cover linear algebra, advanced calculus, metric spaces, probability, statistical modeling, and data science. Open to rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Applications due February 17, 2023. Questions to sumsa@imsi.institute.

• May 2024: UCLA invites you to their virtual Queer in Math Panel Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 3:30-5:00pm. Register by May 31st, 2024. Meet and network with LGBTQ+ Mathematicians nationwide as they share their education, careers, and personal experiences. Each panelist will discuss their career and experiences. You ask questions directly to the panelists and join breakout rooms with them. Flyer, questions to Zenith Farin.

• March 2024: The Purdue Math Club invites you to their virtual Intercollegiate Math Social on March 24. Enjoy social networking activities and games, a careers in math panel, and math talks by undergrads. Any undergrad may give a talk on class or personal projects, research, or any cool math topic! Flyer, register.

• January 2024: Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal is hosting Financial Aid Workshops. They will have financial aid volunteers and experts to help you through the FASFA and CADAA process. One-hour workshops are Saturday Jan. 27 between 9am and 2pm. Long Beach City College Library (Second Floor, Room L251), 4901 East Carson St., parking available on site. Register here by January 26.

• May 2023: Our collaborator at the University of Michigan is running a quick survey of undergrad math/stat majors to assess knowledge for teaching college algebra at community colleges. If you'd like to make a quick $25 for answering 48 questions, please see this flyer. I can vouch that it's legitimate.

• February 2023: The university warns that there are some nasty phishing attempts being directed at our students. These messages are offering students (non-existent) jobs and getting the students to give personal information like bank accounts. Please remember not to give out bank accounts or other personal information in response to these emails.