Mathematics Department

 

Career and Educational Opportunities

 

 

In addition to Cal Poly Career Services, listed below are links to information on opportunities for math majors after graduation. More links will be added throughout the academic year.

 

  • Accenture Job Opportunities for Math Majors
    Accenture is a leading global management and technology consulting organization, and provides unique career opportunities for mathematics majors. Accenture interviews regularly at Cal Poly for a variety of positions in their many locations, including Northern California (San Francisco, San Ramon, Palo Alto, and Sacramento). To be considered, applicants must possess valid authorization to work in the U.S. unrelated to a non-immigrant visa, and have a 3.0 major GPA for technical/semi-technical majors. Check for job postings on Mustang Jobs through the Career Services website, or visit the Accenture web page, or the CampusConnection at Accenture web page for further information about Accenture.


  • Be an Actuary


  • Bono-Capps Internships
    The California State Society is currently accepting applications for the Bono-Capps Congressional Internship Program for the Winter 2008 term. The program provides a special opportunity for students interested in learning how Capitol Hill operates, and specifically how California's powerful 53-member delegation works on issues of importance to our home state. Interns are paid a stipend of up to $2,000 to help cover expenses. The program is available to students currently enrolled in a California college or university as well as to California residents who are attending college outside of California. Students can learn more about the scholarship and get an application by visiting  http://www.californiastatesociety.com/internship.html. If you have any questions about the Bono-Capps program or the application, please contact Jennifer Poulakidas at (202) 478-6053.

  • Bureau of Labor Statistics
    Positions Available
    Beginning in January 2007, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will have entry-level Mathematical Statistician positions for U.S. citizens who are bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree candidates. Interested students can contact Michael Bernard directly at the number or email address below for more information. Mid-career (GS-13 Statistician) position information is available at:
    BLS Information.

    Michael Bernard
    Program Analyst
    Bureau of Labor Statistics-WSRB
    2 Mass Ave, NE
    Room 4280
    Washington, DC 20212
    202.691.5509
    bernard.michael@bls.gov OR careers@bls.gov

  • Cal Poly at Sea
    Golden Bear Training Cruise Program
    Cal Poly's international programs are among the best in the world. Consider participating in one of these programs sometime during your career here. You will always be glad you did. For those on financial aid, our Financial Aid Office is quite familiar with the programs and is adept at handling your affairs. Of these various programs, the "Quarter at Sea" program was started in the College of Science and Mathematics, and although it is open to the entire campus, a large part of the participating students come from our college. By now, hundreds have participated, and every single one says that it was one of the most rewarding experiences of their lifetime.

    Please visit the fees page on the Cal Poly At Sea website for more details on the cost of the program.

    For additional information, contact:
    International Programs & Education Office
    Richard LeRoy
    Mathematics & Science Building 38, Room 145
    Phone: 756-7321
    email: rleroy@calpoly.edu


  • Capital Insurance Group
    The Capital Insurance Group is an AM Best A rated Property / Casualty insurer located in Monterey, California. The company offers excellent benefits and an employee stock sharing program. The website provides more details about the company. Candidates interested in Capital Insurance Group may contact Daniel Engell or call him at (831)649-1155 extension 399. Resumes may also be sent to Daniel Engell, P.O. Box 3110, Monterey, CA, 93940.


  • Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS)


  • Commercial Finance People
    Specialist recruitment agency for banking jobs, leasing jobs & factoring jobs. Search current vacancies for financial careers in the UK.
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  • D. W. Simpson
    Actuarial Job Opportunities
    D.W. Simpson & Company is looking for students to work as actuaries worldwide. Please see D.W. Simpson for information. For a good reference site on the actuarial field, check the Be An Actuary site. You can also find up-to-date information on North American schools offering actuarial science programs, and much more information on actuarial careers, at the Society of Actuaries website.


  • The Emerald Group
    Actuarial Search and Selection
    The Emerald Group is an actuarial search and selection company with offices in the United Kingdom and the United States. They are currently recruiting on behalf of their clients. They work with large organizations offering graduate positions upwards, and advertise with many specialist sites and universities across the USA. Please visit them at The Emerald Group if you are interested in actuarial work.


  • Epic Systems Corporation
    At Epic, our goal is to improve healthcare.  We create and implement a wide range of integrated software solutions to many of the largest healthcare organizations in the country.  Our software improves patient care, reduces costs, and saves lives. We're searching for the smartest people to join our dynamic and entrepreneurial culture. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in an industry that makes a difference, while enjoying great benefits and a casual work environment (jeans, shorts, sandals).   Located in Madison, Wisconsin, Epic is proud to be a privately-held software company with over 25 years of success. Please visit our website at http://www.epicsystems.com for more information and to apply online.  Qualified candidates must have a minimum 3.2 major GPA. 

  • Fairchild Semiconductor
    Fairchild Semiconductor International (NYSE:FCS) is a leading global supplier of high performance products for multiple end markets. With a focus on developing leading edge power and interface solutions to enable the electronics of today and tomorrow, Fairchild's components are used in computing, communications, consumer, industrial, automotive and aerospace applications. Fairchild's 10,000 employees design, manufacture and market power, analog & mixed signal, interface, logic, and optoelectronics products from its headquarters in South Portland, Maine, USA and numerous locations around the world. If you are interested in Fairchild Semiconductor, please look for them on the web.


  • Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships
    Approximately 60 predoctoral fellowships sponsored by the Ford Foundation and administered by the National Research council of the National Academies are available for qualified applicants.

    Eligibility Requirements
    • U.S. citizen or national
    • Planning a career in teaching and research at the college or university level

    Stipends and allowances for predoctoral candidates are $20,000 to the fellow and an institutional allowance of $3,000 for three years. For more information and applications, contact the Fellowships Office of the National Research Council.
    See the National Academies website for complete eligibility information.


  • Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program
    The California State Assembly Fellowship Program, founded in 1957, is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious legislative fellowship programs. It provides an opportunity for individuals of all ages, ethnic backgrounds and experiences to directly participate in the legislative process. In 1987 the program was renamed the Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellowship program to honor California's former Assembly Speaker and State Treasurer. Each year 18 individuals are selected to participate in the program. The 11 month fellowship provides an introduction to public policy formation and adoption in the California Legislature through full-time work as a professional legislative staff member. Assembly fellows receive fully-paid enrollment at CSU Sacramento and earn 12 units of graduate course credit for two graduate seminars taught by faculty from the CSUS government department. The graduate seminars are conducted at the State Capitol and are a required segment of the fellowship program.

    Fellows are placed in the Capitol offices of Assembly members. They perform a variety of tasks in different issue areas, for example, drafting and staffing legislation, writing committee analysis, drafting responses to constituent letters, writing speeches, meeting with constituents, speaking to school groups, preparing committee briefs, tracking bills, or researching policy issues.

    Qualifications and Application Requirements
    • Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree by the end of summer of the fellowship year
    • There are no preferred majors. Any qualified person interested is encouraged to apply
    • Applicants must furnish academic, employment and activities data, unofficial transcripts from colleges attended, a personal statement, a policy statement on a specific topic contained in the application, and three references
    • Individuals with advanced degrees or those in mid-career are encouraged to apply

    For more information on the selection process, please visit Assembly Fellowship Program website.

    Administration, Stipend, and Benefits
    The Assembly Fellowship Program is co-sponsored by the California State Assembly and California State University, Sacramento, through the Center for California Studies. Assembly Fellows are paid a monthly stipend plus health, dental and vision benefits. You may request a brochure/application from the Center for California Studies by calling (916) 278-6906, or by visiting the Assembly Fellowship Program website.
    Selection of the eighteen Assembly Fellows is made in mid-May after an initial screening of applications and a subsequent panel interview of semi-finalists. Information on submission deadlines available on the website.


  • Journal of Young Investigators
    The Journal of Young Investigators, Inc. (JYI) offers a unique opportunity for students to participate in every level of leadership in a corporation and journal, including our executive board of directors. The experience of participating in JYI is a lasting one, and is looked upon very favorably by future employers and schools. JYI is currently seeking manuscript submissions and talented undergraduates from all academic backgrounds to fill several key staff and Board of Directors (BOD) positions:
    • Human Resources Manager
    • Public Relations Officer
    • Financial Officer
    • Chief Financial Officer (BOD)
    • Associate and Research Editor
    • Director of the Career Center (BOD)
    • Career Researcher and Editor

    Please visit the JYI website for more information about these and other open positions within JYI and for application instructions. For more information about submitting manuscripts to JYI, please visit the JYI submissions page.

    JYI is a student-run and focused 501(c)(3) corporation that publishes a monthly, peer-reviewed science journal. Its staff is drawn from academic institutions from around the world. JYI was established in 1998 with a grant from the National Science Foundation and has been featured in The New York Times, Science Magazine, Nature Magazine, and The Chronicle of Higher Education for providing innovative science and journalism experiences for undergraduates. Burroughs Wellcome Fund, Science Magazine, and many others have helped to support the Journal of Young Investigators in its mission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Michael Troxel at DHR@jyi.org. JYI welcomes applications from current undergraduates with strong academic backgrounds and English language proficiency.

  • Knowles Science Teaching Foundation
    Mathematics Teaching Fellowships
    The Knowles Science Teaching Foundation (KSTF) was established to enhance the quality of high school science and mathematics teaching. Teaching Fellows are men and women who have earned at least a bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or mathematics and now want to teach high school science and/or mathematics. The fellowship provides both financial and professional support for up to five years, including tuition assistance and a stipend while Fellows participate in a recognized teacher credential program.

    Eligibility for Mathematics Fellowship:
    • Degree in mathematics
    • Plan to teach high school mathematics
    • Enrollment (or a plan to enroll) in a approved teacher credential program

    Application Deadline: mid-January (see website)
    Application instructions can be found at the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation website.


  • Lockheed Martin
    Find out about career paths at Lockheed Martin. For more information, visit www.lockheedmartin.com/careers.


  • Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)
    The Los Angeles Unified School District recruits math, science, and special education teachers. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with growing student population. The District has an increasing need for math, science, and special education teachers and hires for these positions year-round.
    For more information, contact:
    Los Angeles Unified School District
    Certificated Recruitment and Selection
    T (213) 241-5300 ext. 29392
    T (800) 832-2452 ext. 29392
    www.teachinla.com.

  • Math for America Foundation
    Newton Fellowship Program
    The Math for America Foundation (MfA) was established to improve the quality of mathematics education in our country's public schools. MfA is a collaboration of mathematicians, business people, and educators who offer their knowledge, ideas, energy, and funds to address this vital issue. One of MfA's initiatives is the Newton Fellowship Program for prospective math teachers. The Newton Fellowship Program focuses on the shortage of adequately qualified math teachers in New York City public high schools. The five-year Fellowship provides a stipend, full tuition for a Masters level teaching program at one of MfA's Partner Universities, and ongoing support, including mentoring and professional development. MfA will award approximately 40 Fellowships each year, from 2005 to 2008. Newton Fellowships are available to mathematically sophisticated individuals who are interested in using their talents to make a difference in the lives of young people. Newton Fellows receive training to become high school math teachers in the New York City public schools. MfA seeks recent college graduates and mid-career professionals who can demonstrate a strong interest in teaching, have at least a Bachelor's degree with substantial coursework in mathematics, and are willing to commit to a five-year program that includes one year of full-time graduate study and four years of teaching mathematics in New York City high schools. Individuals who know and love math, enjoy working with teens, possess excellent communication skills, and have a strong interest in a career in teaching are encouraged to apply. To learn more, visit the Math for America website.


  • Math in Moscow
    The American Mathematical Society (AMS) invites undergraduate mathematics and computer science majors in the U.S. to apply for a special scholarship to attend a Math in Moscow semester at the Independent University of Moscow. Funding is provided by the National Science Foundation and is administered by the AMS. The Math in Moscow program offers a unique opportunity for intensive mathematical study and research, as well as a chance for students to experience life in Moscow. Instruction during the semester emphasizes in-depth understanding of carefully selected material. Students explore significant connections with contemporary research topics under the guidance of internationally recognized research mathematicians, all of whom have considerable teaching experience in English.

    The application deadline for spring semesters is September 30 and for fall semesters is April 15. For more information, see the AMS Math in Moscow web page.


  • Milliman USA
    Actuarial Opportunities With Milliman's Denver Health Practice
    Internship Application Deadline Extended
    Milliman USA is a prestigious actuarial consulting firm with offices worldwide (you can find out more about the company at the Milliman website). The Denver Health Practice of Milliman is a growing practice with a wide variety of niche practices, which means that they have a broad range of work and challenges. The work typically involves the analysis of the financial risks and projections associated with healthcare, as well as the management of healthcare. They are almost always looking for intelligent and energetic actuarial interns and students. If you are a student interested in pursuing a career in actuarial science, the following opportunities are available:
    Juniors and Graduate Students
    Milliman typically hires several interns each year. The internship program is intended for students who are on a break (i.e. spring, summer, fall or winter) from their current academic program, but who have not yet graduated. In addition to summer internship positions, Milliman also employs interns on a part-time to full-time basis during the school year with flexible work schedules. Candidates who successfully complete the internship program may have an advantage when new student positions open up. They currently have openings for two interns.
    Seniors and Graduate Students
    Milliman looks for articulate students who have passed at least one actuarial exam (more if you have been attending an actuarial program) and who want a fast start to their career. The student program is intended for individuals who have graduated from their academic program, passed at least one SOA exam, and are ready to begin their actuarial career.
    All Students
    The time to start taking actuarial exams is now! You should start by visiting the Society of Actuaries website and understanding the exam process, topics and timing.

    If you are interested in Milliman USA, please forward your cover letter, resume, and other pertinent information to:
    Milliman Denver Health Practice
    1099 18th Street, Suite 3100
    Denver, CO 80202

    All submissions must include your anticipated graduation date, and, if applying for an internship position, please include the dates and times you would be available to work (e.g. Mid-August through mid-December, mid-January through mid-May, etc.) All applications for summer internships are due by November 30.


  • NASA Internships
    Undergraduate Student Research Program
    NASA-USRP offers undergraduate students across the United States internships at NASA centers under the supervision of technical mentors. This prestigious program seeks rising sophomore, junior and senior students in the disciplines of engineering, math, computer science and life/physical sciences. Students may apply for 10-week summer session and 15-week spring or fall session. NASA-USRP provides students with hands-on, real-life research experiences that challenge, inspire and bring practical application to complement the students' academic education. Stipends are available, plus a round-trip travel allowance. Visit NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program for more details.


  • National Registration Center for Study Abroad (NRCA) Programs
    Students interested in studying abroad or gaining some volunteer/internship experience abroad should visit the Consortium of Foreign Study Abroad Centers Worldwide website. You can also call (414) 278-0631 or email study@nrcsa.com.


  • National Science Foundation
    Graduate Research Fellowships Available
    The National Science Foundation (NSF) will award approximately 900 new Graduate Research Fellowships, including awards offered for women in engineering and computer and information science. Fellowships are awarded for graduate study leading to research-based master's or doctoral degrees in the fields of science, mathematics and engineering supported by the NSF. Each three-year fellowship provides a stipend for 12-month tenures, and a cost-of-education allowance. The NSF welcomes applications from all qualified students and strongly encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to compete fully in this program. For additional information contact the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program by phone at (866) 353-0905, email at nsfgrfp@orau.gov, or visit their website at Oak Ridge Associated Universites, NSF Fellowships. The application deadline for mathematical sciences is in November. Awards are announced in late March.


  • National Security Agency
    The National Security Agency (NSA) hires exceptionally qualified mathematicians. Mathematicians at NSA use their mathematical skills in both research and applied work. Although algebra, number theory, combinatorics, probability and statistics are used on a daily basis, they also welcome topologists, analysts and geometers to apply as well. Candidates for employment are evaluated on the basis of mathematical maturity, research accomplishments, and willingness to tackle challenging problems from diverse areas of mathematics. There is a well-organized mathematics community at NSA and many of their newly hired mathematicians begin their careers in one of the NSA's development programs. Applicants must be U. S. citizens. The security clearance process takes three to six months, so candidates should apply as early as possible in their final year of school. Doctoral, Masters, and Bachelors Degree candidates are all encouraged to apply. The hiring process involves a visit with three to four hour-long interviews, an opportunity to present a seminar to an audience of mathematicians, and, ultimately, evaluation by NSA mathematicians.

    To apply, visit the NSA website to submit an on-line application.


  • National Security Agency Graduate Mathematics Program
    This program provides an opportunity for exceptional mathematics graduate students to work directly with NSA mathematicians on mission-critical problems. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are currently enrolled in a mathematics graduate program. Applicants should have demonstrated superior mathematical aptitude and problem-solving skills. Evidence of successful work on an independent project in pure or applied mathematics or computer science is desirable. Applicants may be at any stage in their graduate careers and working, or intending to work, in any area of mathematics. Computer programming experience, especially C or C++, is desirable.

    The deadline for applications to be received is 15 October each year. To apply, students should send a resume, at least two letters of recommendation from faculty members famliar with their work, and a copy of undergraduate and graduate transcripts through the current academic year. Send information to:
    National Security Agency
    9800 Savage Road
    ATTN: R1 (GMP) Suite 6515
    Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755-6515.


  • National Student Exchange (NSE)
    If you are interested in studying at a university in another state, consider the National Student Exchange program. Through NSE you can study for up to one calendar year at one of more than 175 colleges and universities. You'll have the opportunity to:
    • Broaden personal and education perspectives
    • Explore and appreciate new cultures
    • Take courses not offered at your home campus
    • Learn from different professors
    • Access courses with different perspectives
    • Explore new areas of study
    • Experience personal growth
    • Live in a different geographic area
    • Investigate graduate or professional schools
    • Look for future employment opportunities
    • Become more independent and resourceful

    NSE places aproximately 97% of all its eligile applicants each year. Exchange policies and procedures are detailed in the National Student Exchange Directory, available at the Math Department Office or from Monica Schechter at the International Education and Programs Office (38-106). Placements area available in both the United States and Canada.


  • Noyce Scholars Program
    Preparing Mathematics Teachers for Careers in High-Need School Districts



  • PAAMCO
    Pacific Alternative Asset Management Company ("PAAMCO") is a leading independent fund of hedge funds investment firm dedicated to offering strategic alternative investment solutions to the world's preeminent sophisticated investors. CS, CE, EE, IE, CIS/MIS/Operations, Math/Statistics & Physics majors - this is the perfect opportunity to kick off your career! For more information and to apply, please visit: PAAMCO Application Site. EOE.


  • Peace Corps
    Recruiter on Campus
    Cal Poly now has a Peace Corps recruiter located on campus. If you are graduating soon and would like to learn more about overseas volunteer opportunities, please make an appointment to see Brady Radovich during office hours in the Kennedy Library, Room 207: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. or Mondays and Fridays by appointment. You can reach Brady at 756-5835 or e-mail bradovic@calpoly.edu. Visit the Peace Corps website or call (800)424-8580.


  • Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Scholarships Available
    RIT offers a number of full tuition scholarships for graduate students interested in computer vision, machine learning, wireless networking, reliable multicast, distributed computing, combinatorial computing, cryptography, security, computational complexity, compilers and language. Each student awarded a scholarship will be assigned a personal mentor who will work with the student to devise a course of study that meets both the mentor's and the student's interests. RIT has a unique computer science bridge program that allows students with strong backgrounds in an area other than computer science to pursue a computer science graduate degree after completing a number of bridge courses. In addition to the scholarships, there are also departmental assistantships that provide tuition and stipend support for qualified graduate students.

    To apply, complete the application for admission available at the RIT web page.


  • Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarships
    Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 31,000 Rotary clubs located in 166 countries. The Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships provide funding for one academic year of study in another country. This award is intended to help cover round-trip transportation, tuition, fees, room and board, and some educational supplies up to US $25,000 or its equivalent. This is the most common type of Rotary scholarship offered. General eligibility requirements include status as a graduating senior or as a student entering a graduate program with plans to study abroad, and residence in the Rotary district where the application is being submitted, or plans to attend a university in the Rotary district. Candidates are also expected to be proficient in the language of the host country, so in general this scholarship is not appropriate for study of a foreign language.

    The scholarship application can be downloaded from the Rotary International website. Interested students should contact Monica Schechter, Associate Director of Study Abroad and International Programs, in the Study Abroad Office, Building 38, Room 106.


  • Sandia National Labs
    Job and Internship Opportunities
    Sandia Labs works in all aspects of energy research as well as its better known role in the national weapons program. More information is available at the Sandia Labs web site.

  • Sunday & Associates
    Actuarial Recruiting
    Sunday & Associates, Inc. is a seven-person contingent technical search office based in Sonoma County, California. They have a specialty program for Actuary recruiting. While they specialize in positions in California, they routinely find demand for actuaries nationwide.
    Typical positions include:
    • Actuarial Analyst
    • Assistant Actuary
    • Associate Actuary
    • Product Manager, Actuarial

    These positions are found in the finance, life, health, retirement, and casualty markets. Students who have passed even one actuarial exam are highly employable. If you are interested in working with a professional actuarial recruiting firm, contact Leslie Macomber.


  • Teach for America
    Teach for America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates of all backgrounds and academic majors who commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools and who become lifelong leaders in the effort to expand opportunity for children. No previous education, experience or coursework necessary. Full first-year teacher salary and benefits. Financial aid available. Qualified student loan deferral/forbearance and interest payment during the two-year commitment.

    For questions or more information contact Teach for America, or apply now at the Teach for America website.


  • UNCF Scholarships and Grants
    The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) websute offers a listing of thousands of scholarships and grants, many of which are administered by the UNCF.

    Eligibility Requirements
    To be considered for a UNCF administered scholarship, you must meet certain basic eligibility requirements:
    • Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
    • Students must have unmet need as verified by the university financial aid office
    • Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
    • Students must request that the Student Analysi Report (SAR) be sent to the financial aid officer at their college or university

    More information and forms are available at the UNCF website.


  • United States Department of Agriculture
    National Agricultural Statistics Service
    The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) hires statisticians and mathematical statisticians with graduate degrees to work in headquarters in the Washington, DC area and those with B.S. degrees to work in their field offices. They have approximately one field office in each state. For those with graduate degrees, they require a strong background in at least one of these ares:
    • Sampling
    • Survey work
    • Applied statistics
    • Mathematical statistics

    Those with undergraduate degrees begin in one of the field offices. They then typically move to a second field office where they go to school to get their Master's in Statistics. After that, they move into Headquarters in either research or an operational type assignment geared for mathematicians/statisticians. Some type of real world experience in the mathematics or statistics area is helpful, but not a requirement. It is also helpful if candidates have a background and/or interest in agriculture, but it is not a requirement. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions in the agency.

    NASS wants to hire technically sound people interested in a good steady job with the U.S. Government. The agency is known for its high quality of work and very friendly work atmosphere. Visit their website for more information: USDA NASS.


  • U. S. Naval Postgraduate School
    CISR - Center for Information Systems Security Studies and Research
    The Center for Information Systems Security Studies and Research at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School offers an innovative scholarship program that enables civilian students to earn a fully-funded master's degree in Information Assurance. The program offers free tuition at NPS for a two year master's degree program in Computer Science with an emphasis in Information Assurance, as well as a $29,000 - 30,000 per year salary while in school.

    Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering or physics with a minimum GPA of 3.0
    • U.S. citizenship
    • Not currently employed by the U.S. Armed Forces or U.S. Government
    • Meet criteria for federal employment, including eligibility for a security clearance

    For additional information, please visit the CISR website or contact Gloria Wiles at (831) 656-2162.


  • University of California, Santa Barbara NSF Support Available
    UCSB has received a major NSF grant for a new multidisciplinary Ph.D. program. They are seeking qualified students and wanted to share the following information with any of you who are interested, or who know of another student who might be interested. The program spans environmental science and economics, but they are looking for a broad set of prospective students, including those quantitatively trained with majors in mathematics, natural sciences, engineering, agriculture and economics. The bulk of the 5-year, $2.7 million NSF grant is for student fellowship support. Accepted students will be offered a full four or five years of fellowship support which includes $18,000/year living expenses plus most tuition and fees.

    The new Ph.D. program will provide rigorous training in economics along with some depth of training in a companion natural science. The four natural science focus areas are climate, applied ecology, hydrology and marine science. Because students will not have to deal with teaching assistantships, they will be able to undertake the more comprehensive curriculum.

    Students need not have any economics preparation prior to entering the program. Those with solid preparation in math and the natural sciences with an interest in economics and environmental policy would be ideal candidates.

    For more information on the program, see the UCSB Economics and Environmental Ph.D. Program website or contact the Program Director.


 

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