Academic Advising Updates
It's time to start thinking about your plans for future semesters and graduation. Here are advising updates and announcements for this week. Continue reading…
Math Club Event: The Mathematics Behind Symmetries
The Math Club invites you to a talk by graduate student Juliana Bukoski on the mathematics behind symmetries. A group is an important mathematical object that captures the idea of symmetry. Juliana will define groups and look at tweaking the definition to capture "partial symmetries." Continue reading…
Fall 2020 Pi Mu Epsilon Applications
The applications to join Pi Mu Epsilon this fall are now available. Pi Mu Epsilon is a non-secret organization whose purpose is the promotion of scholarly activity in mathematics among students in academic institutions. Nebraska Alpha Chapter, founded in 1928, inducts new members each fall. Continue reading…
Annual Putnam Exam and Seminar
Give yourself a mathematical treat! The annual Putnam Exam will be held this academic year on Saturday, February 20. The Putnam seminar will meet remotely via Zoom each Friday at 2:30 pm, starting on September 25. However, there is still time to get involved with the Putnam Exam and seminar. Continue reading…
Important Academic Dates
Friday, September 18 - Last day to withdraw from a full-length Regular Academic Session course and receive 25% refund
Friday, October 2 - Last day to change a full-length Regular Academic Session course registration to or from “Pass/No Pass”
Global Cafe: Careers with Peace Corps
Have you thought about what to do after graduation and are looking for meaningful work rooted in service on a global scale? Consider Peace Corps and join us to learn more at our first Global Cafe of the year focused on Careers with Peace Corps. Continue reading…
Converge Nebraska
Converge Nebraska is a program designed to pair you with somebody of a different political perspective to sit down and have a discussion about how we can disagree respectfully. Students take a short political ideology questionnaire and are paired with someone who scored significantly different. Continue reading…
PIESL Conversational Partner Program
The Programs in Intensive English as a Second Language (PIESL) Conversational Partners Program’s main purpose is connecting international students with UNL community members through authentic and friendly conversations and interactions. The sign up deadline is Friday, September 25. Continue reading…
Omicron Delta Kappa Applications
Omicron Delta Kappa is a National Leadership Honor Society. OΔK is one of four members of the Honor Society Caucus, a consortium of the most prestigious honor societies in the country. Applications for the 2020-2021 Circle Class are currently LIVE and will be due on Friday, October 2, 2020 at 5 pm. Continue reading…
Women in Mathematics in New England Virtual Conference
The Women in Mathematics in New England (WIMIN) Conference will be held virtually this year on Saturday, October 17. Their plenary speakers will be Emille Lawrence and Nora Youngs. The deadline to register is Tuesday, October 6. Continue reading…
Special Funding Opportunity for Math Students to Attend the SACNAS Virtual Conference
With funding from the NSF, the Mathematical Sciences Institutes Diversity Initiative (MSIDI) is pleased to announce the availability of registration funding for math students interested in attending the virtual SACNAS National Diversity in STEM conference. Deadline to apply is Tuesday, September 15. Continue reading…
Fall 2020 University Career Fair
Each day starting September 22 through September 25, the Fall 2020 University Career Fair will be held virtually on Handshake from 12 to 4 pm. This is an excellent opportunity to connect virtually with employers and organizations Continue reading…
Fall 2020 Actuarial Science Career Fair
On Monday, September 28 from 3:30 to 6 pm, UNL Students can connect virtually with employers who are recruiting for internships and full-time positions in Actuarial Science and related fields. Continue reading…
Database Developer and Analyst Research Position
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate is offering a unique opportunity that will support the Office of Innovation and Collaboration to develop, build, and maintain a database/website interface for technical analyses, program reviews, and annual reports. Continue reading…
Jobs and Internships
Click here for job and internship openings that would be available for Mathematics majors. Continue reading…
Advisors
If you have questions, concerns, or just want to talk about your next steps as a student, your faculty advisor, Prof. Petronela Radu (pradu@unl.edu), and your assigned advisor, Doug Pellatz (dpellatz@unl.edu), are here to help.
Originally published September 15, 2020 -
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