Previous Events

Webinar: Someone Like Me in Mathematics Careers

1. • 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

1. • Link to Recording: Midwest Math Meetings (Webinar Someone Like Me in Mathematics Careers)-20251113_235721UTC-Meeting Recording.mp4  

Webinar: From Bambú & Calabó to the Cornfields: My Math Alliance Journey

1. • 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.

1. • Link to Recording: Midwest Math Meetings (Webinar From Bambú & Calabó to the Cornfields My Math Alliance Journey)-20250918_205154UTC-Meeting Recording.mp4 

Webinar: How to Prepare for Graduate School

1. • 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. 

1. • Link to Recording: Midwest Math Meetings (Webinar How to Prepare for Graduate School)-20250425_201057-Meeting Recording.mp4