Experiential learning

Explore opportunities to develop your mathematical interests, gain research and work experience, and share your work with others.

Opportunities at UF

Undergraduate Mathematics Research Symposium — Present your mathematical research and learn about work by other undergraduate students.
Undergraduate Research Program — Work individually or in a small team on a semester-long research project with a UF Mathematics faculty mentor.
Directed Reading Program — Explore mathematics beyond the standard curriculum through an independent reading project with a graduate student mentor.
Mathematical competitions — Join UF participants in the Putnam Competition and international mathematical modeling contests.
Undergraduate awards — Learn about the Robert Long Prize and the Kermit Sigmon Award.
Mathematics research areas — Explore the department’s research areas to learn about potential topics and faculty mentors.
Scholars programs — Pursue faculty-mentored research through the University Scholars Program and its CLAS opportunities.
UF Journal of Undergraduate Research — Find information about publishing your undergraduate research in UF’s journal.
Center for Undergraduate Research — Find research opportunities and support for undergraduate researchers across UF.

University Math Society — Connect with students through mathematics seminars, competitions, community, and service.
Association for Women in Mathematics — Explore mathematics, celebrate women’s contributions to the field, and find mentorship and encouragement for a mathematical career.
GMA (Graduate Mathematics Association) — Connect with mathematics graduate students through colloquia, social activities, and departmental representation.
SIAM Gators (Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics) — Explore applied mathematics through seminars, a book club, and student activities.
American Mathematical Society — Explore mathematical research, meetings, and professional resources from a national mathematical society.

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) — Explore summer research programs at universities and national laboratories beyond UF.
Internships — Find opportunities to gain professional experience with companies, national laboratories, and federal agencies.
Study Abroad — Explore opportunities to study overseas in a variety of academic and cultural settings.