The Math-to-Industry Boot Camp is an intense six-week session designed to provide graduate students with training and experience that is valuable for employment outside of academia. The program is targeted at Ph.D. students in pure and applied mathematics. The boot camp consists of courses in the basics of programming, data analysis, and mathematical modeling. Students will work in teams on projects and will be provided with soft skills training.
There will be two group projects during the session: a small-scale project designed to introduce the concept of solving open-ended problems and working in teams, and a "capstone project" that will be posed by industry scientists. The students will be able to interact with industry participants at various points in the program.
Eligibility
Applicants must be current graduate students in a Ph.D. program at a U.S. institution during the period of the boot camp.
Logistics
The program will take place at the IMA on the campus of the University of Minnesota. Students will be housed in a residence hall on campus and will receive a per diem and a travel budget, as well as an $800 stipend.
Applications
To apply, please supply the following materials through the link at the top of the page:
- Statement of reason for participation, career goals, and relevant experience
- Unofficial transcript, evidence of good standing, and have full-time status
- Letter of support from advisor, director of graduate studies, or department chair
Selection criteria will be based on background and statement of interest, as well as geographic and institutional diversity. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. Selected participants will be contacted in April.
