Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Experiential Major Menu
BS, Applied Mathematics and Statistics
WHERE AMS STUDENTS GO
Students pursuits one-year post-graduation:
- Employed: 17%
- Further Education: 60%
- Military: 3%
- Seeking: 17%
- Volunteer: 3%
*Data from 2024 graduates
Industries of employment for students one-year out:
- Manufacturing/Machinery/Equipment
- Government/Public Sector
- Education
- Consulting
- Environmental Resources/Water
- High Tech/Information Technology
- Energy – Oil & Gas
Job titles of our graduates one-year out:
- Geological Data Analyst
- Senior Analyst
- Data Engineering Intern
- AI/ML Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Associate Software Engineer
- Actuarial Analyst
- Associate Systems Engineer
This menu is a tool for you to use to explore opportunities at Mines outside of the classroom. These are not requirements, but rather recommendations to help you leverage what Mines has to offer. Just like at a restaurant, choose what looks best to you and start from there! This menu can help you create your own pathway and customize your experience during your time at Mines.
The activities are placed in specific years below based off staff and faculty recommendations, but you can participate in most of them at any time. There is never a wrong time to get involved if you’re looking, and no pressure to do any of these things!
Get to know Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics plays a vital role in the education of all students at Colorado School of Mines. This is apparent through the advanced training of its own majors and graduate students, and through the support it provides to all the engineering and science disciplines. The Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics takes pride in its teaching innovations, its contributions to research across campus, and in the quality of excellence among its alumni.
A degree in mathematics will prepare you for jobs in statistics, actuarial sciences, data science, mathematical modeling, cryptography, and mathematics education, as well as for graduate school leading to a research career in engineering, mathematics, or statistics.
Academic options in Applied Mathematics and Statistics
Explore the options below to see how to expand upon an Applied Mathematics and Statistics degree and what to expect from the course load.
Frequently Pursued Minors
- Physics
- Geophysics
- Computer Science
- Information Systems and Science (EE)
- McBride Honors Program
- Teaching
Common 4+1 Programs
- Applied Mathematics and Statistic
Academic Catalog
Get Involved
Attend Celebration of Mines in August to get to know campus organizations and academic departments, sample food, and play games. Below are some departments that offer many great opportunities to enhance your experience here at Mines.
Contact Us:
1015 14th St., Golden, CO 80401 303-273-3880 amsoffice@mines.edu https://ams.mines.edu
Experiential Major Menu Opportunities
Browse the different opportunities within each year and themed Ore Cart to find ways to get involved. All activities are general campus opportunities unless they are in bold and have Departmental listed afterwards, then they are degree specific ways to get involved.
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First Year
Leadership & Innovation
- Join SWiM or Math Club (Departmental)
- Explore opportunities to get involved with the Undergraduate Student Government
- Explore options to get involved with CLSA and Community Councils
- Apply for the Environmental Leadership Lab trip and Scholars Program. Check the Daily Blast for more information in April.
Professional Development
- Read the weekly AMS newsletter (Departmental)
- Attend the weekly AMS Tea Time (Departmental)
- Update or create a college resume and get it reviewed with feedback
- Attend Career Day
- Use DiggerNet or Workday for employment opportunities.
- Update or create a college resume and get it reviewed with feedback
- Attend Career Day
- Use DiggerNet and Workday for employment opportunities
Research, Creative & Scholarly Achievement
- Look into competing at the Putnam Mathematical Competition (Departmental)
- Apply to AMS Scholarships (Departmental)
- Explore the option of a summer with SURF
- Pick up copies of The Oredigger to see what is going on at Mines and maybe contribute a written piece
- Explore how to get involved with research through different opportunities on campus
Inclusive & Impactful Civic Engagement
- Join MMCC to offer workshops for high schoolers in the Denver area (Departmental)
- Apply to work at College View Middle School in Denver as a tutor
- Join Society of Women Engineers as a mentee
- Attend the Study Abroad Fair this Fall to start exploring your options. Additional scholarships may be available.
- Attend the annual Celebration of DI&A at Mines
Health & Wellness
- Join the AMS book club (Departmental)
- Participate in Oredigger Camp to build your Mines community
- Become familiar with the Counseling Center’s services
- Attend a QPR suicide prevention training
- Attend a Bystander Intervention workshop
- Attend Fresh Check Day
- Take a group fitness class
Academic Success
- Sign your family or support system up for Oredigger Family Portal so they can support your academic success
- Engage in major exposure and exploration activities.
- Develop good study habits and find academic support across campus
- Attend first-year group advising opportunities
Second Year
Leadership & Innovation
- Join AWM for free if you’re a SWiM member (Departmental)
- Join the Mathematical Association of America (Departmental)
- Be a Math Learning Center Tutor (Departmental)
- Attend the Leadership Summit and develop your leadership skills right on campus
- Participate in the Leadership Workshop Series
- Attend the Hennebach Program lectures
- Sign up to engage in innovative thinking and real world problem solving with Innov8x Challenge
Professional Development
- Apply for an Internship or Math REU (Departmental)
- Participate in Career Day to network
- Create a LinkedIn Profile
- Enroll in CSM 250 to plan your career path
- Explore ethics opportunities across campus
- Attend VIP events each semester
Research, Creative & Scholarly Achievement
- Apply to the Willy Hereman Endowed Scholarship – open to all AMS majors who are first-gen college students (Departmental)
- Attend the Emerging Scholars Seminar Series to learn about various research topics
- Find a faculty member you are interested in working with and apply for MURF
- Explore classes offered through HASS
Inclusive & Impactful Civic Engagement
- Be an AMS Ambassador (Departmental)
- Participate in outreach at local elementary schools
- Participate in Girls Lead the Way
- See how you can contribute to Mines Without Borders projects
Health & Wellness
- Sign up to be a part of intramural sports
- Get financially savvy with Money Matters
- Participate in a Peer Educator led workshop
- Utilize YOU@Mines to find personalized wellness resources to succeed, thrive & matter at Mines
- Apply to be a Betsy’s Friends Peer Educator
- Check on your own health at the Sexual and Reproductive Wellness Fair in February
Academic Success
- Attend major-specific group or individual advising
- Explore Bounce Back for academic coaching if you are experiencing any academic set-backs
- Use degree planning tools to create a semester-by semester degree completion plan
- Refine your plan by considering optional tracks or minors, if of interest/applicable
Third Year
Leadership & Innovation
- Apply to be a TA or Grader – Reach out to AMSoffice@mines.edu (Departmental)
- Become an officer in your society
- Apply to be an Undergraduate Writing Fellow, a peer tutor in the Writing Center.
Professional Development
- Attend the Applied Mathematics and Statistics Colloquium (Departmental)
- Attend Career Day for summer internship positions
- Consider opportunities for graduate schools
- Take Introduction to Research Ethics (SYGN 502)or Professional Oral Communication (LICM 501), both accessible to Undergraduates.
- Write an article for SWE’s annual newsletter
- Be a tutor or peer advisor with CASA
Research, Creative & Scholarly Achievement
- Apply to the Ryan Sayers Memorial Scholarship – open to AMS and Physics majors (Departmental)
- Show your research outcomes in Reuleaux
- Explore options to join a musical group on campus or Mines Little Theater
- Take Research, Values, and Communication (HASS360)
- Co-author a paper with a fellow student or faculty member
- Manage departmental or student organization’s web and/or social media presence
Inclusive & Impactful Civic Engagement
- Assist with Trick-or-Treat so Golden Can Eat, more information in Daily Blast
- Explore trainings from SHAPE
- Connect with Admissions to help welcome and
recruit students to Mines - Coordinate an S2S community service event
Health & Wellness
- Adventure with the Outdoor Recreation Center through an organized trip (domestic or international!) or rent gear to have one of your own
- Get CPR/First Aid certified
- Prioritize your sleep by grabbing a Bedtime Box
- Organize a suicide prevention training or a Peer Education workshop for your student organization
- Destress with some therapy dogs at Pause for Paws
- Do a personal training session with Rec Sports
Academic Success
- Start to request letters of recommendation
- Check your degree evaluation each semester to ensure you are on-track for your graduation goals. Work with your CASA advisor for any questions
Fourth Year
Leadership & Innovation
- Expand your leadership in your organization
- Take CSM 350: Special Studies in Leadership & Small Group Dynamics
Professional Development
- Look for full time employment at Career Day and on DiggerNet.
- Apply to graduate school
- Take advantage of the Career Center’s Offer Letter Review
Research, Creative & Scholarly Achievement
- Join the Kernel Club (Departmental)
- Apply to the FAST Enterprises scholarship (Departmental)
- Submit a piece of visual art, fiction, poetry or music to High Grade
- Present at a conference
- Present at Mines Undergraduate Research Symposium
Inclusive & Impactful Civic Engagement
- Tutor at a local high school
- Take Art & Environmentalism in Italy
Health & Wellness
- Show your loved ones everything you love about Mines at Family & Friends weekend
- Participate in the Imposter Syndrome Peer Education workshop before heading out into the workforce or graduate school
- Help manage your stress with a Balanced Box
- Take a Self-Check at YOU@Mines
- Do a QPR refresh
Academic Success
- Review your degree evaluation to ensure everything will be complete for your degree to be awarded.