Data Science Mathematics Learning Opportunities
Experiential learning opportunities expand your skill set beyond the classroom. From analyzing real-world datasets and completing paid local internships to presenting capstone analytics at regional conferences, you’ll build strong connections with peers and professors while preparing for your career.
The Economic Society is MSUM’s economic club. The student organization meets one a month to discuss economic issues, volunteer on campus and in the community, and attend economics and business-related events around the region. The Economic Society also holds a variety of professional and social activities that allow you to learn more about economics and engage in networking opportunities.
Is there an area of math or computer science you’d enjoy investigating in depth? You can pursue credits outside of the classroom for individual study, projects or research. Talk with your professor to discuss the possibility of independent study.
While internships aren’t required as part of this degree, they’re a great way to gain hands-on experience and get a feel for what you could do after graduation. The Fargo-Moorhead community is home to dozens of businesses that can utilize your skills to advance both the company and your real-world education.
As part of Math Club, you’ll discover just how much fun math can be. Math Club provides a social venue for you to discuss, learn and teach math at biweekly meetings, social gatherings and community activities. You’ll also hear from guest speakers, including professors who discuss their research interests and alumni working in the industry, teaching or attending graduate school.
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Mathematical Association of America
This team contest, organized by the North Central Section of the Mathematical Association of America, involves teams of mathematicians working to solve complex problems.
Putnam Competition
This annual math competition for undergraduate students consists of individuals solving 12 complex mathematical problems in two three-hour sittings.
The Pi Mu Epsilon conference for undergraduate mathematics majors has been held at Saint John’s University in April every year since 1979. The conference features a nationally renowned speaker as well as opportunities for students to present their undergraduate research projects and to interact with other students from the region.
MSU Moorhead’s Student Academic Conference (SAC) provides an opportunity for student researchers to present their work to faculty, administration, peers and the community in a formal academic setting each April. You’ll have the chance to present your hard work in a variety of ways—panel discussions, workshops, multimedia presentations, displays and demonstrations—and gather constructive feedback to help you better analyze and continue exploration.
Connect with other students who share your interest in technology through the MSUM chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the world’s largest educational and scientific computing society.
ACM provides opportunities to build technical skills, collaborate on projects and explore topics such as programming, cybersecurity and emerging technologies.
Through ACM, students can:
- Participate in coding, cybersecurity and technology-focused activities
- Connect with peers who share similar academic and career interests
- Develop leadership and teamwork skills through student-led events
- Explore career pathways in computing and cybersecurity
Student organizations like ACM complement the hands-on learning experiences available in MSUM’s computer science and cybersecurity programs.