Summer and Graduate Opportunities
See also the bulletin board outside the Mathematics Department Office.
National Security Agency
The National Security Agency (NSA) has programs for outstanding undergraduate and graduate mathematics students. Please visit the NSA website for more information
National Science Foundation
NSF funds a large number of research opportunities for undergraduate students through its REU Sites program. An REU Site consists of a group of ten or so undergraduates who work in the research programs of the host institution. Each student is associated with a specific research project, where he/she works closely with the faculty and other researchers. Students are granted stipends and, in many cases, assistance with housing and travel. See the following sites for more information:
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program
MASS Program at PSU
REU at Chico State
Summer teaching opportunities at many sites
Careers in Math
A Bachelor's degree in Mathematics opens the door to a variety of different careers in which you can put to use the problem-solving and analytical-thinking skills you have developed. It also provides a solid foundation for further study in graduate or professional school, including law school or business school.
Below are some of the positions held by UCI graduates who have received a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics. These represent only a few of the possibilities available; some of the options require advanced education.
- Account System Engineer
- Actuary
- Budget Specialist
- Computer Scientist
- Economic Research Consultant
- Fiscal Affairs Director
- High School or Community College Teacher
- Industrial Planner
- Lawyer
- Marketing Manager
- Statistician
- Systems Analyst
The special tracks in the Math major offer additional preparation for certain careers, as suggested by their titles.
Watch for information about Career Night in the Physical Sciences held in the Winter quarter.
You can join the MentorNet and be paired with mentor who can help you figure out what to do with your degree.
You can find much more information about mathematical careers at the following websites:
AMS Careers
MAA Careers
AWM Career Resources
For a career as an actuary see:
Be An Actuary
Updated 11/5/08
