Dr. Jacqueline Ashmore visits CIMS

As part of the NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Industrial Mathematics and Statistics, Dr. Jacqueline Ashmore from the Institute for Sustainable Energy at Boston University talked about her career.  From her PhD in Applied Mathematics from Harvard, Dr. Ashmore after her postdoc had mulitple positions over the past few decades in industry, government, non-profits, […]

CIMS Hosts Panel for Industrial Careers in Mathematics

On June 11, 2018, CIMS hosted a panel for industrial careers in mathematics, as part of the NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Industrial Mathematics and Statistics.  The panel consisted of Alana Aubin, EverQuote Dr. Christopher Teixeira,  MITRE Corporation Krystel Walker, Vistaprint Dr. Joseph Gaone, PhD WPI and starting at MITRE this fall. Discussion centered […]

CIMS and TouchTomorrow 2108

REU 2018 students took part in WPI’s TouchTomorrow  where they put together a presentation on the best approach to the Monty Hall problem and talked to visitors about different types of ciphers.

CIMS hosts Panel on Academic Careers in Mathematics

CIMS hosted a panel on Academic Careers in Mathematics on June 6, 2018.  This panel focused on the transition from undergraduate through graduate school and beyond.  Topics included how to choose a graduate program, life in graduate school, postdoctoral positions and the rewards/demands of a faculty position.  The panel consisted of Dr. Zachary Grant, PhD […]

REU 2018 Begins!

On May 30, 9 students from around the US began their 9-week Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Industrial Mathematics and Statistics, supported by the National Science Foundation.  Students work with faculty on real-world projects provided by business, industry or government.   Projects this year are provided by the National Oceanographic and Atmosphereic Administration Northeast Fisheries Science […]