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Internships and Research Experiences in Physics Internships and Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) are an excellent way to apply the material you are learning in your physics and engineering courses outside of the classroom! Internships generally refer to a position in a company or business. Internships may be paid or unpaid, and there may be opportunities to apply your experience towards PLU credit. Consult with the Physics Department chair for more information. Check out the

. Other opportunities such as the mathematical contest and modeling and Datafest offer engaging team competitions for students. We offer theoretical and applied courses and degrees, including majors in mathematics, applied mathematics, and mathematics education, leading to diverse career paths in teaching, industry, or further education. Our graduates are math teachers, district leaders, financial analysts, engineers, data scientists, actuaries, consultants, lawyers, software engineers, statisticians

physics using curve fitting, difference and differential equations, simulations, discrete probabilistic models, and other methods. In addition to mathematical techniques, the formulation and analysis of models and the interpretation of mathematical results in context are also emphasized. Students will have a chance to work on a project of their choosing and to build writing skills. Prerequisites: MATH 245 or 253 and one of MATH 331, 351, or PHYS 354. (4) MATH 433 : Abstract Algebra The algebra of

-dependent, almost every industry will need data analysts of some sort (from large industries all the way down to the smallest of nonprofits), and a mathematics major with a statistics and/or data science minor provides solid preparation for such careers. The mathematics major at PLU will provide you with a broad background including numerous problem-solving and modeling techniques. If you couple your major with minors or second majors in biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, physics, or

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MATH 105 : Mathematics of Personal Finance - MR, NS Emphasizes financial transactions important to individuals and families: annuities, loans, insurance, interest, investment, time value of money. Prerequisite: Eligibility based on PLU Math Placement Exam, or permission of instructor. (4) MATH 107 : Mathematical Explorations - MR, NS Mathematics and modern society. Emphasis on numerical and logical reasoning. Designed to increase awareness of applications of mathematics, to enhance enjoyment of

Jason Padgett is an aspiring number theorist and mathematician with acquired savant syndrome and synesthesia. His memoir, Struck By Genius, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2014, is the story of his transformation from mullet-sporting college dropout to mathematical marvel via a traumatic brain injury he received during a violent mugging. His art, drawings of the grids and fractals he sees synesthetically, won Best International Newcomer at the Artoconecto A-B(o)MB show at the

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