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Objectives

  • First hand experience of the daily activities of professionals in mathematics, computer science and related fields

  • Verification of an interest in a particular area of mathematics or computer science

  • Develop and hone skills required for the mathematics and computer science profession

  • Establish contacts outside the academic community who will facilitate a career in mathematics or computer science


Requirements

  1. A minimum of 8 hours weekly for 14 weeks. Usually, students work one full day or two half-days. However, this can be flexible depending upon the site's needs. Summer internships are adjusted accordingly.

  2. Attendance at meetings with the director of the program, Dr. Cavaliere, to discuss intern log and site issues. Two or three meetings a semester is typical.


Other Requirements

  1. A detailed narrative on your internship site

    • Location, size and type of business

    • Organizational structure

    • Recent operational history


  2. Internship log

    • Filled in after each visit to the internship site during the semester

    • Must be evaluated by Dr. Cavaliere at meetings


  3. Paper presentation

    • A paper must be submitted on a topic related to your internship

    • A short presentation of your paper to the department is required


  4. Narrative, log and paper must be typed

    • Electronic version of each is required



Grading

Grades will be determined by:

  1. Midterm and final evaluations by your on-site supervisor

  2. Evaluation forms are sent twice a semester

  3. Quality of narrative, log, paper and presentation

  4. Attendance

  5. Meetings with Dr. Cavaliere

  6. Punctual and regular site attendance