Internships and Research
You’ll have many opportunities to apply what you learn in mathematical sciences, ranging from on-campus research projects and assistantships to studies overseas. Recent internships have included actuarial work and software development.
Undergraduate research is a hallmark of the STEM fields at Bethel College. One recent project by a Bethel math major won first place at the Kansas meeting of the Mathematical Association of America. Other research takes place off-campus – one student spent a summer working in engineering at the University of Illinois, while another studied mathematics in Budapest, Hungary, for a semester.
In addition to building a solid foundation in
- calculus
- linear algebra
- discrete mathematics
- computer programming
you’ll complete a senior research project that explores an area of math that’s new to you. Small class sizes and faculty who are interested in you means you’ll have plenty of feedback from peers and teachers.
Finally, Bethel students consistently perform well in state, regional and even national computer programming and mathematics competitions.
Summer Camps
The Summer Science Institute takes place annually on campus in the first full week of June. The institute offers high school students who have completed grades 10-12 opportunities for research investigation in multiple areas of science, including biology, psychology, mathematics, chemistry and computer science. Students study fascinating and challenging topics that high school courses typically do not cover, focusing on learning how to do research through close interaction with faculty. Bethel students can gain practical experience in science instruction and lab supervision as Summer Science Institute staff.