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Available Math Internships

Check out this google sheets of gathered internships and information for opportunities based in the US, Utah, Remote, World-wide, and REUs.
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Job/Internship Status Update Form

Congratulations! You just received an offer for an internship or full-time position. Now what? Whether you accept the offer or not, please consider reporting it to help the Mathematics Department place future Mathematics students and graduates.
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Students in the ACME program are encouraged to complete an internship (industry focused) or mentored research (graduate school bound). The purpose of these internships is to provide students with the opportunity to build upon their academic base in a challenging environment. ACME students are encouraged to complete internships during the Spring and Summer between their Junior and Senior years.

Contact Allie Sensinger at allies@mathematics.byu.edu for more information on internships.

Check out the companies that have expressed interest in BYU Math Students!
Explore your Options for Experience
Planning for an Internship
Participating in Mentored Research

Start Planning for an Internship Now!

Reach out to Allie Sensinger if you need help with an internship or job and reach out to Heidi Jarvis for help with resumes or cover letters!
Schedule Meeting or Mock Interview with Allie
Email Heidi Jarvis to schedule a Resume or Cover Letter review

SAMPLE RESUMES AND TEMPLATES

2024 Math Resume Template.docx
2024 Sample ACME Junior Resume.docx
2024 Sample ACME Senior Resume.docx

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MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ON PREPARING FOR AN INTERNSHIP

Expand each section to get better understand how to prepare for an internship.

  • Start by learning how to conduct an effective job search. This will help you navigate the job market more effectively. Check out this website: BYU’s Career & Experiential Learning Effective Job Search.

  • Take some time to create a list of companies you’d would like to work for. These are the organizations that align with your interests and goals. Check out this video

    2 - Creating A LAMP List

  • Make sure to rank where each of your companies lies in hiring BYU alumni and if they currently have openings. This will help you prioritize your applications: This video will show you how:

    3 - Prioritize Target Employers

  • Networking is a key to finding opportunities in today’s job market. Learn effective networking strategies to connect with professionals in your area and field. Watch BYU’s Career & Experiential Learning videos on how to network effectively:

    4 - Find Contacts and Track Communication

  • Work on refining your resume and cover letter with resources like Heidi Jarvis and Vmock. A strong resume package will make you stand out to future employers.

  • Reach out to a career advisor like Allie Sensinger to discuss plans regarding industry, REUs, and graduate school. Exploring possibilities in Mathematics is her specialty.

  • Create an attractive LinkedIn profile that showcases your skills and experiences. Make sure to run this by Allie Sensinger to verify it is working.

  • Take advantage of Handshake, a valuable platform for finding job opportunities and connecting with employers.

  • Meet with Allie Sensinger to practice mock interviews or use Big Interview to practice.

  • Check out job boards like Handshake, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Hackerrank, and Indeed. If you need ideas on searching, please meet with Allie Sensinger.

  • Not only will these courses prepare you for industry and academic pursuits, but your employability will skyrocket once you have taken these classes.

  • Don’t miss out on career fairs and networking events hosted by BYU. Careers & Experiential Learning hosts many career fairs and company information sessions each semester. Check with Handshake to register for these events.

Undergraduate Mentored Research

Faculty across campus are excited to have undergraduate students join their research teams. If you are interested in researching with a professor you can reach out to professors in your concentration area or in the Math Department.

The Mathematics Department is one of the top math departments in the nation for undergraduate mentored research. CURM, a national organization dedicated to assisting university math departments in undergraduate research, was founded here (see CURM home page). In recent years, hundreds of students have participated in undergraduate research mentoring.

Undergraduate students can pursue research in various exciting topics. Many of these undergraduate research projects have led to publication and an opportunity to travel and present at various conferences. A list of a few recent publications by BYU undergraduates can be found here.

Why Undergraduate Research?

  • Provide out-of-classroom learning experiences and apply class room knowledge to solve new problems.
  • Develop and foster an analytical approach to doing research
  • Gain motivation and create new knowledge
  • Excellent experience and preparation for graduate school
  • Develop oral and written communication skills
  • Promote interactions with faculty and graduate students
  • Make better informed decisions about your future career

Funding for Undergraduate Research

Pay: $14/hr — Students can work up to 20 hrs/week. To apply, please talk to a professor you are interested in working with. Check out the Undergraduate Research page to see a summary of projects professors are working on with students.

Find a Research Mentor Here

Airtable: Companies who have hired or expressed interest in BYU Math Graduates

The Airtable is an ever-changing database of companies that have hired or expressed interest in hiring BYU Math students for internships and jobs. You can filter by job titles, location, last known hire, etc. If you need help networking or applying, make sure to check out the information above! Make sure to scroll down to see more companies and right to see all the information about each company and the hiring/interest history.