For those who have a head for figures, pursuing a job related to mathematics is a choice that can add up to a rewarding and lucrative career. The demand for mathematics experts has grown exponentially in a number of careers—and so has the interest in these jobs. According to the Mathematical Association of America, math professions are becoming increasingly attractive. In fact, mathematician, actuary, and statistician jobs are among the most promising career paths based on their income levels, growth outlook, and low-stress work environments.
What skills does studying math develop?
- critical thinking
- problem solving
- analytical thinking
- quantitative reasoning
- ability to manipulate precise and intricate ideas
- construct logical arguments and expose illogical arguments
- communication
- time management
- teamwork
- independence
What kind of societies and professional organizations do math majors have?
- American Mathematical Society
- American Statistical Association
- Mathematical Association of America
- The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
Summer Opportunities
- Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF), Caltech, Pasadena, CA
- Significant Opportunities in Atmospheric Research and Science (SOARS), National Center for Atmosphere Research (NCAR), Boulder, CO
- Entry Point (for students with apparent and non-apparent disabilities), American Association for the Advancement of Science, Washington, DC
- Energy Information Administration, U.S. Energy Information Administration, Washington, DC
- Kennedy Space Center Pathways Program, for college undergraduate students, FL
- Student Research Participation Program, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL
- Summer Undergraduate Research Program, Lincoln Laboratory, MIT, MA
- Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University, NY
- Pre-REU Program, Texas A&M University, TX
- AT&T Internships (Multiple Locations)
- EDGE Program-for women who are applying to graduate programs in mathematics, (Multiple Locations)
- Student Research Programs, Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics at UCLA – International students are also eligible for this
- Summer Institute for Training Biostatistics (SIBS), links to multiple programs
- American Mathematical Society list of REU sites
- American Mathematical Society internship and co-op opportunities