L. And M. Gross Undergraduate Math Award

Deadline: July 31, 2023

The L. And M. Gross Undergraduate Math Award was established in 2023 to help undergraduates in the mathematics department who are struggling financially to complete their college degrees.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Declared math major (any math major, not a pre-major),
  • Rising junior/senior status who is in financial need.
  • Must be in good academic standing and have a minimum 2.0 GPA in all college mathematics courses and 2.0 GPA in UCLA courses.
  • US citizens or permanent resident only.

Award: Up to $5000

Supplemental Questions:

  1. Explain your financial need. How will this scholarship help you with your college degree?
  2. What are your plans after college once you receive your B.S. in math?

HOW TO APPLY:

Visit https://ucla.academicworks.com/ and search for “L. and M. Gross Award” or visit the direct link https://ucla.academicworks.com/opportunities/46057.

Summer Invitational Terminal

Terminal is an online game where software engineers and computer scientists build an algorithm to play a tower defense game in a team-based setting. Watch this video to see Terminal in action!

When: August 7 – 14 

Where: Virtual

Who: First-year and second-year undergraduate students and first-year masters students

Prizes: $15,000 + recruiting/networking opportunities with Citadel and Citadel Securities

APPLY FOR TERMINAL

Admissions are made on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply now before we reach full capacity! If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the event, feel free to email competitions@correlation-one.com. We look forward to receiving your application!

Summer Invitational Datathon

Datathon is a data science competition series similar to hackathons. Teams of students receive complex datasets, then analyze them, use real-world findings, and prepare a report of their discoveries to a panel of judges. These events are open to undergraduates, with specific concentration in data science and machine learning.

When: July 24 – 31

Where: Virtual

Who: First-year and second-year undergraduate students and first-year masters students

Prizes: $15,000 + recruiting/networking opportunities with Citadel and Citadel Securities 

APPLY FOR DATA OPEN

Summer Invitational Terminal

Terminal is an online game where software engineers and computer scientists build an algorithm to play a tower defense game in a team-based setting. Watch this video to see Terminal in action!

When: August 7 – 14 

Where: Virtual

Who: First-year and second-year undergraduate students and first-year masters students

Prizes: $15,000 + recruiting/networking opportunities with Citadel and Citadel Securities

APPLY FOR TERMINAL

Admissions are made on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply now before we reach full capacity! If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the event, feel free to email competitions@correlation-one.com. We look forward to receiving your application!

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: BUSINESS AND FINANCE SOLUTIONS, UCLA

Hello,

Business and Finance Solutions at UCLA is seeking a highly skilled individual for the role of Business Intelligence, Senior Specialist.

An ideal candidate would have in-depth experience in developing high-standard reports using Tableau, as well as proficiency in writing MS SQL codes to extract data. These skills are crucial for this role as they rely on robust data analysis and presentation to inform strategic decision-making processes.

Below is the link to the job posting with more details on the role’s responsibilities and qualifications:

Apply Now

GROW 2023 at Duke

We are delighted to announce that applications are open for GROW (Graduate Research Opportunities for Women) 2023, to be held at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina from Friday October 20 – Sunday October 22.  

GROW is an annual national conference aimed at increasing the rate of applications by women and non-binary students to graduate programs in the mathematical sciences. We have an outstanding line-up of speakers and panels planned, demonstrating the tremendous diversity of lives and careers that can be built upon a Ph.D. in the mathematical sciences, along with informal opportunities for conversation and mentorship. The conference is FREE for accepted participants. We will cover airfare, provide accommodations, and arrange for meals. 

What will the conference include?

  • Plenary speaker Melanie Matchett Wood, Harvard University
  • Featured lectures:
  • Panel discussions on graduate studies and research in mathematics:
    • How to apply to graduate school: nuts and bolts with grad directors
    • From Day 1 to PhD: student and mentor perspectives
    • Exploring a research landscape: what it’s like to live a research life
    • Life with a PhD: the very many ways we can use our quantitative skills
  • Celebratory dinner
  • Small group conversation and networking
  • Opportunities for mentoring by graduate students and faculty

Who can apply?

  • Are you a woman (cis-gender, transgender, or woman-identified) or nonbinary individual?
  • Are you currently an undergraduate at a U.S. college or university?
  • Are you thinking about graduate school in the mathematical sciences?
  • Do you want to know more about graduate school?
  • Do you want advice on preparing yourself for graduate school?
  • Do you want to know more about mathematical careers in academia?

To apply, complete the MathPrograms.org application and submit the following:

  • One (1) letter of recommendation
  • A copy of an unofficial undergraduate transcript

Applications are due on Friday July 28. Applications that are missing any components by that deadline unfortunately cannot be considered. Accepted applicants will be notified by August 18.

For questions, please contact grow@math.duke.edu.  

Conference website: https://sites.duke.edu/grow2023

Architecture and Urban Design Summer Program with UC credit

JumpStart Summer 2023: July 5 – July 28

JumpStart is a 3.5-week summer studio for individuals contemplating careers in architecture, design, and related fields. The program is open to students from all backgrounds and carries six quarters of University of California credit. To participate in JumpStart, students must hold a high school diploma (or equivalent).

This year’s program will be delivered in person. Students will be assigned to an instructor for a studio on campus, and will attend Technical Seminars, Theory Seminars, as well as group-work sessions in person.

TESTIMONIALS:

“JumpStart was a challenging and immersive introduction to the study of architecture and the UCLA AUD program. Over four weeks, I built new skills faster than I’ve ever experienced. The things I love about the program most are the camaraderie amongst the students and instructors, the amount of resources we were given, and the range of skills we learned in such a short time. I’m so grateful for how welcoming and knowledgeable the instructors are!” (Audrey Willey, 2022)

“As a complete beginner in the field of architecture, I absolutely loved my experience with JumpStart. The amount of passion for architecture was contagious, and I think my attitude towards the subject has been incredibly enhanced by the enthusiasm of the program’s amazing staff.” (Ben Apsley, 2021)

“This program was incredibly inviting and welcoming of all types of students. I had tons of fun and learned so much in the short amount of time we spent with our instructors and TAs. Most importantly, I made great connections!” (Jasmin Logrono, 2021)

Software and fabrication-tool tutorials will be provided each week as relevant to assignments within the Technical Seminars.

Over the course of the program, students will learn to:

  • Produce architectural representation via both orthographic and parallel projections
  • Build analog models using manual and digital fabrication tools
  • Develop digital models of existing and original designs
  • Learn to use 2-D and 3-D modeling and drawing software: Rhinoceros and Adobe Illustrator (individuals with prior modeling experience will be challenged to expand and advance their skill set through technical workshops)
  • Communicate architectural ideas effectively across formats
  • Nourish those ideas with broader cultural thematics

The JumpStart schedule allows for concurrent enrollment in ARCH&UD 10B: History of Architecture and Urban Design-Baroque to Contemporary Moments (5 units).

Studio, workshops, and seminars are offered between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm PST on Mondays and between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm PST on Tuesdays through Fridays. Lunchtime usually takes place at 1:00 -2:00 pm in Perloff Hall Decafe. There will be a Field Trip in Los Angeles on Saturday, July 8.

Lunchtime lectures, workshops, and seminars are offered between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm PST. Lunchtime lectures will be recorded and offered asynchronously for those in different time zones.

IPAM 2023 Summer Research Opportunities for Undergraduate Students!

2023 Research in Industrial Projects for Students (RIPS)

The Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IPAM) is excited to share with you its upcoming summer opportunities! The summer research programs for undergraduate students, which are hosted in Los Angeles and Singapore, will be closing very soon on Monday, February 13, 2023. 

You can learn more about the programs here:

2023 Lathisms Scholarship

Dear Lathisms Family,

Thanks to your financial support and the phenomenal work of our Lathisms Scholarship Co-Chairs Daniel Cruz and Vanessa Sun, we are now ready to share that we have officially opened the application portal for the: 2023 Lathisms Scholarship!
https://www.lathisms.org/scholarships

Description: This scholarship aims to support Hispanic/Latinx students interested in pursuing a career focused in the mathematical sciences; such career paths include, but are not limited to, scientific research, mathematics education, engineering, and finance. We will be awarding 2-3 scholarships of up to $500 (each) in our first year, aimed at prospective and current undergraduate/graduate students.

The Lathisms Scholarship is meant to help with costs that pose a barrier to the success and advancement of the awardee in their pursuit of a career in the mathematical sciences. This could include, for example, college and/or graduate school application fees, conference funding, childcare costs, and/or tuition.

Eligibility: Applicants must

    – be Latinx/Hispanic (self-identified);

    – be interested in pursuing a career in the mathematical sciences; and

    – be high school juniors/seniors, high school graduates, current/prospective college students, or current/prospective graduate students. Please note that individuals who have obtained a GED (General Education Development) certificate from a program in the United States are also eligible.

We especially encourage undocumented individuals, TPS beneficiaries, and DACA recipients to apply. We also encourage community college, Pell Grant eligible, first-generation, and low-income students to apply as well. We will use discretion in announcing the awardees and may not publicly reveal the identities of the awardees if privacy is of significant concern.

Deadline: March 15th.

Full scholarship details along with the application can be found here https://www.lathisms.org/scholarships and we encourage you to share the scholarship information with others!

We are still looking for volunteers to serve on the scholarship selection committee. In particular, we encourage the following individuals to volunteer: graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, research scientists, industry & academic professionals, and faculty from Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), 4-year colleges/universities, and/or liberal arts colleges. Note that no prior experience serving on such a committee is required. We understand that your time is valuable; we currently anticipate a time commitment of 15-25 hours, depending on the number of applications that we receive. The work will involve reviewing applications over the course of March to April 2023 and meeting virtually 3 to 4 times with other committee members. If you are interested or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at volunteers@lathisms.org.

Salud y saludos from the Lathisms Board of Directors!

Pamela E. Harris, President
Ryan Moruzzi, Jr, Treasurer
Leyda Almodóvar Velázquez, Clerk
Sofía Martínez Alberga
Rosaura Uscanga Lomeli
Vanessa Rivera Quiñones

Bain and Company | Freshman and Sophomore Programs – Apply today!

Application Deadline: Tuesday, February 21 at 11:59pm PT

Happy New Year! Bain and Company is excited to announce the application launch of two programs for first and second year undergraduate students! The Freshman Leadership Accelerator Program (FLA) is designed to provide key leadership development and casing skills to freshman undergraduate students who identify as Black, Hispanic/Latinx or Indigenous (Native American, Alaska Native, Inuit, Métis and First Nations). Learn more and submit your FLA application by Tuesday, February 21 at 11:59pm PT here! 

The Building Entrepreneurial Leaders Program (BEL)  is focused on giving high-achieving undergraduate sophomore/second year students who identify as Black, Hispanic/Latinx or Indigenous (Native American, Alaska Native, Inuit, Métis and First Nations), the opportunity to strengthen their business and leadership skill set while gaining exposure to one of the world’s top strategy consulting firms. Learn more and submit your BEL application by Tuesday, February 21 at 11:59 p.m. PT here! 

Please reach out to NAACrecruiting@bain.com if you have any questions about either program!