Date/Time: February 26, 2026 [2:00 - 3:00 pm, EST]
Platform: Teams Meeting
Guest Speakers: Keyla Pagan-Rivera (Research Staff Scientist at Institute for Defense Analysis), Kyndra Middleton (Professor and Chair, Howard University), and Widad Abdalla (Lecturer, Loyola University Chicago)
Our speakers are professionals from diverse areas related to the mathematical and statistical sciences and work in different sectors (academia, industry, and non-profit). Some topics for discussion were:
Summary of their journey, why they chose their respective careers, and how they got started
What challenges and barriers have they faced along the way, and how have they overcome them
How they’ve built support networks, found mentorship, and overcome challenges
Advice for women and underrepresented students pursuing careers in the mathematical and statistical sciences
Link to Recording: This event was NOT recorded.
Date/Time: November 13, 2025 [6:00 - 7:00 pm, EST]
Platform: Teams Meeting
Guest Speakers: Juan Arrellano (Delivery Lead at Convivencia Urbana), Joshua Torres (Senior Data Analyst at Core Specialty), and Sho Takami (Mentor at Ambition in Motion)
The panelists (former math majors) talked about their real-life experiences, what they did as undergraduates, what they wish they had known before graduating, and what their jobs look like now
Date/Time: September 18, 2025 [4:00 - 5:00 pm, EST]
Platform: Teams Meeting
Guest Speaker: Ricela Feliciano-Semidei (Associate Professor of Mathematics, Northern Illinois University)
Ricela shared her academic and professional journey, emphasizing those moments in her life that were turning points, like participating in REU/conferences and being part of the Math Alliance. Most importantly, she talked about how she is giving back to the community through her teaching and research.
Webinar: How to Prepare for Graduate School
Date/Time: April 25, 2025 [3:00 - 4:30 pm, EST]
Platform: Teams Meeting
Guest Speaker: Todd Thobe (Director of Student Services, The Ohio State University)
Todd guided students through essential steps on graduate school preparation, including selecting the right program, understanding application requirements, budgeting, and securing funding.