Interested in having K-12 students get excited about science? Doane has received the largest National Science Foundation grant in school history with a goal of recruiting and retaining STEM teachers in urban and rural schools in Nebraska, where they are needed the most. Ten Doane undergraduate STEM students will receive $14,000 in their junior year and $24,000 in their senior year and become apart of a group of students who will participate in seminars, have a mentor from a urban or rural school and attend STEM education conferences all with a goal of preparing you to teach in a high need urban or rural school. Learn More
Special Programs
Doane Math Scholars Day
The Doane Math Scholars Day is an invitation only event for admitted prospective students who have an interest or aptitude in math. This half day event allows the invited students to see firsthand the unique features of Doane's Mathematics and Data Analytics program and discover the benefits of this degree. The event is limited in size to provide a personal experience and includes the following:
Answers to "What can I do with a Math major?"
Conversations with current Doane Math students and faculty
Interactive classroom visit
Campus tour
Lunch provided
Space is limited. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Barbara Herzog.
Special Programs
SUM
Doane University's annual Symposium in Undergraduate Mathematics (SUM), a forum for presentation and celebration of undergraduate student projects in mathematics. For this event, "research" is defined very broadly: original research, survey articles, literature reviews, historical expositions, statistical papers, etc. This event is a great opportunity for students who have participated in math-related research projects to present their work to a larger audience of peers and provides motivation and inspiration to younger math students who may be participating in such projects in the future.
The next SUM is scheduled for Thursday, April 9th, 2020.
For more information, please contact Peggy Hart, Associate Professor of Mathematics at [email protected]
Special Programs
Three-Year Graduation Program
Are you focused on your career path and motivated to move ahead at a faster pace? We haven't modified what it takes to graduate with a math and data analytics degree. Instead, we thought progressively about how you can meet graduation requirements at an accelerated pace. Save on tuition and get into the job market or graduate school more quickly while still receiving a world-class liberal arts education from Doane. Learn more about out Three-Year Graduation Program here.
Special Programs
Virtual STEM Day
Doane STEM Day is an opportunity for students to learn more about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Programs, discover the importance of a diverse STEM workforce, hear from current STEM students and explore the opportunities that exist for students at small vs. large universities. This event occurs either in-person or virtually each year. For more information about the programs, check out the videos here.
Emphasis Areas
Actuarial Science Emphasis
Actuarial science is a career field combining mathematics, statistics, business, and finance and is one of the highest-rated careers in the world.
No specialized degree is required to enter the field since the Society of Actuaries has developed its own educational accrediting system consisting of a series of exams. We have several alumni working in this highly lucrative career and who serve as great mentors to our existing students.
Doane provides small group mentoring focused on study materials for actuarial exams. In fact, Doane will pay exam fees for students who have completed the requisite coursework. Here is a link to some sample problems from the exam:View an Exam sample here
Emphasis Areas
Data Analytics Emphasis
Data Analytics is an emerging career field combining mathematical thinking, statistics, and specific data technologies. Doane’s data analytics emphasis was tailored through conversations with data analytics industry leaders in Nebraska and includes the right combination of skills and tools for our graduates to step immediately into these types of jobs. Recent Doane students have earned positions at Buildertrend, Catch Intelligence, and Doane Sports Analytics. Watch faculty member Peggy Hart discuss our program here.
The Doane Difference
Preparing Dynamic Thinkers and Doers
The Mathematics and Data Analytics program is challenging, but the balanced curriculum transforms strong high school math students into creative and analytical problem solvers, ready to think through any issue.
Variety of Career Choices
Whether it’s working as a business analyst, graduate student, math teacher, statistician, financial examiner, controller, or a software engineer, our students are well-equipped to begin a career in their desired field.
Math and Communication
An effective analyst and problem solver is good, but one who can communicate in person and in writing is unusual -- and great! In every class, Mathematics and Data Analytics students are expected to write, explain solutions and critique arguments.
Career Information
Helpful Links
Whether you’re ready to apply or still testing the waters with a tour, we’re here for you. Here are some helpful links to assist you on your journey.
