PIC Math (Preparation for Industrial Careers in Mathematical Sciences) Program prepares mathematical sciences students for industrial careers by training and supporting faculty to engage students in research on problems that come directly from industry. The program began in 2013 and was funded by the NSF under grants DMS-1345499 and DMS-1722275. The program ended in summer 2024. Dr. Weekes was a founding co-director of the program. During this work, she produced the PIC Math Industrial Case Study Videos series.
The PIC Math program goals:
Increase awareness among mathematical sciences faculty and undergraduates about non-academic career options.
Provide research experience working on real problems from business, industry and government.
Prepare students for industrial careers.
A strong component of PIC Math involved students working as a group on a semester-long undergraduate research problem from business, industry, or government.
Summer Faculty Training Workshop
Spring Semester Research Course
Student Research Competition
Student Recognition Conference