Special Opportunities

Internships give students the opportunity to gain insight and experience through work with local companies in areas such as finance, actuarial science, statistics, bio-informatics, software design, networks.

Work Experience as tutors and computer laboratory administrators in our department is an opportunity to develop valuable communication and leadership skills.

Secondary Education Certificate in Mathematics is an opportunity for students who have chosen to enter the teaching profession. Eligible students have the option to continue their studies in the fifth-year tuition-free program toward an MA degree in Education. There are numerous opportunities to volunteer in the local schools.

Traina Scholarship: These scholarships go to students in the sciences who have truly distinguished secondary school records and personal achievements. The Traina Scholarship is a $64,000 four-year award ($16,000 per year), provided year-to-year continuation requirements are met. The award also provides a $3,000 summer stipend and housing for students in the sciences who wish to do research on campus following their junior year. For further information see the following scholarship site: Merit Scholarships

Honors Program and Research is a unique and valuable opportunity for students to carry out independent research under the supervision of a faculty member.

Putnam Competition in Mathematics gives students the opportunity to compete with the brightest college students in the nation.

Fifth-year tuition-free MBA and MSF programs (for eligible students) are especially popular with mathematics and computer science majors.