This is a professional development seminar for the beginning graduate student. Through short lectures, faculty panels, career panels, regular reading and writing assignments, and assorted workshops, it provides the student with the tools they need to succeed in the program, and beyond.
Prerequisites: Graduate Student status.
Outcomes: Students will: gain practice reading, writing, listening to, and summarizing advanced mathematics; learn the pedagogical, ethical, and DEI matters associated with careers in the mathematical sciences; gain practice giving lectures, writing problem-sets, and grading mathematics; explore possible career trajectories.
Prerequisites: Graduate Student status.
Outcomes: Students will: gain practice reading, writing, listening to, and summarizing advanced mathematics; learn the pedagogical, ethical, and DEI matters associated with careers in the mathematical sciences; gain practice giving lectures, writing problem-sets, and grading mathematics; explore possible career trajectories.