Beyond the Classroom
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Build knowledge and make connections.
Studying and taking tests is important, but so is going beyond the classroom to maximize your college experience. Check out the options you have to make the most of your time at Purdue Fort Wayne.
Research Opportunities
Center for Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Centers of Excellence
Jobs, Graduate Assistantships, and internships
For the experience you want.
You may be considered for a graduate assistantship only after admittance to the master’s program. The number of graduate teaching assistantships is limited each semester. Decisions about teaching assistantship offers are made in consultation with the department’s graduate programs committee and are based on your academic record (along with any related teaching experience).
Internships come in two flavors: paid and unpaid. Check out what’s available now, and look back often for more opportunities.
Whether you’re looking for a part-time job on campus or a full-time job after graduation, we have lots of options.
ANNUAL ACTUARIAL EVENT
Get connected.
Actuarial sciences majors and anyone considering a career in insurance or finance can attend the annual informal Meet the Firms event to connect with regional industry representatives. For more information, contact Joe Francis, clinical associate professor of actuarial sciences.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
The Pi Math Club
Math lovers, unite.
Actuarial Club
Risk is our middle name.
Pi Mu Epsilon
The ultimate math honor society.
Data Hub Club
The organization for data science
Sigma Xi
The Scientific Research Honor Society
Student Competitions
Challenge yourself—and others.
The Putnam Competition is a prestigious national math contest that’s usually held each December. Participants are scored at an on-campus proctored event. For more information, contact Peter Dragnev, chair and professor of mathematics, at [email protected] or 260-481-6382.
In this problem-solving seminar (for 1 credit hour), you’ll learn how to solve math problems without advanced theory. The problem-solving skills you’ll gain will help in other classes and Math Club contests. For more information, contact Doug Weakley, professor of mathematics, at [email protected] or 260-481-6233.
The Indiana College Mathematics Competition—where teams of students cooperatively solve problems—is usually held every spring semester at an Indiana college. For more information, contact Doug Weakley, professor of mathematics, at [email protected] or 260-481-6233.
Study Abroad
Let the world be your classroom.
Your college experience is special—and uniquely yours. Imagine enhancing it by taking your studies overseas. Living and learning in a different country will foster both your independence and your personal development. Through this experience, and the knowledge you’ll gain living like a local, you’ll emerge with a new perspective.