By: Anusha Sekar ~ The story of my career begins at the midpoint of my graduate studies. After earning my master’s in mathematics from the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore, India, I moved to the University of Washington (UW) to complete my Ph.D. I was working on my thesis in 2006 when my advisor,... Continue Reading →
By Chang Hsin Lee ~ That was my experience: no connection with anyone in the industry for the job I want to know more about. What can I do? I will share with you two routes that have worked for me. Unanswered questions I came from Taiwan to United States for graduate school, and I... Continue Reading →
By Kevin Gillette ~ I am a common mathematician, thoroughly mathematical by training, temperament, and trade. I’ve trod weary footpaths through numerous industrial sectors, plying my skills in areas as diverse as banking, transportation, telecommunications, retail, and even venture capital. My appetite for mathematical application is quite ecumenical; although I focus on optimization and discrete mathematics,... Continue Reading →
By Holly Zullo, PhD; Associate Director, Research Development, Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah ~ “Use your skills in a new way” began a job ad that caught my attention and then altered the course of my career. The position was Associate Director of the Office of Scientific Writing and Institutional Data at Huntsman Cancer... Continue Reading →
The authors of the BIG Jobs Guide, Richard Laugesen (University of Illinois), Rachel Levy (Mathematical Association of America) and Fadil Santosa (University of Minnesota), talk about the book. Interview republished with permission from Inside SIAM. Rachel Levy, Richard Laugesen, and Fadil Santosa SIAM: What inspired you to write BIG Jobs Guide? Fadil Santosa: I... Continue Reading →
By Zachariah Tyree, PhD (Research Scientist at General Motors R&D) ~ I have a PhD in Pure Mathematics. A common sentiment within this field is that Pure Mathematics sits somewhere above Applied Mathematics and quite a distance above other scientific disciplines. The ranking is even implicit in the name “Pure Mathematics”, as opposed to “Adulterated... Continue Reading →
