| Date: | January 25, 2017 |
| Time: | 6:00pm |
| Location: | BLOC 220 |
| Speaker: | Dr. Michael Anshelevich, Texas A&M University, Department of Mathematics |
| Title: | REU Information Session |
| Abstract: | The semester is just starting, but some of you may already be thinking about your summer plans. One opportunity for math majors/minors is to participate in a summer Mathematics REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates). There are many REU programs around the country, involving different research topics, style, and financial support (most people do an REU at a place other than their home university). Most programs have application deadlines in early February. If you want advice on how to choose a good program, how to apply, what an REU might involve, etc., come to the meeting and talk to the students who went through REUs, and faculty who organized them. If you want to come prepared with good questions, look at some possibilities on our web page http://www.math.tamu.edu/undergraduate/research/summer.html |
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| Date: | February 8, 2017 |
| Time: | 6:00pm |
| Location: | BLOC 220 |
| Speaker: | Dr. Glenn Lahodny Jr., Texas A&M University, Department of Mathematics |
| Title: | An Introduction to Mathematical Modeling of Infectious Diseases |
| Abstract: | Each year, millions of people worldwide die from infectious diseases such as measles, malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS. Although the transmission of infectious diseases involves many complicating factors, simple mathematical models can provide insight into the dynamics of disease epidemics and help public health officials make decisions about public health policy. In this talk, I will discuss some basic techniques for epidemiological modeling. |
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| Date: | March 8, 2017 |
| Time: | 6:00pm |
| Location: | BLOC 220 |
| Speaker: | Thomas Mertink, Willis Towers Watson |
| Title: | Actuarial Work at Willis Towers Watson |
| Abstract: | Willis Towers Watson is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. Among the many career opportunities that Willis Towers Watson presents, one of the most common job opportunities for math majors is the role of an Actuary. Actuaries at Willis Towers Watson use data analysis and analysis of market conditions to help clients project, understand, and manage future financial risks to the company.
One of the major financial risks companies face is the cost of funding employee benefits, in particular, the cost of funding a pension plan. Companies are promising to pay their employees thousands of dollars in benefits up to 50 years into the future bringing lots of uncertainty to company’s balance sheets. We will provide some information about the role Actuarial Analysts at Willis Towers Watson play in helping our clients manage the financial risks imposed by their pension plans and show some examples of the math we use on a day to day basis to accomplish these tasks. |
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| Date: | April 5, 2017 |
| Time: | 6:00pm |
| Location: | BLOC 220 |
| Speaker: | Dr. Prabir Daripa, Texas A&M University, Department of Mathematics |
| Title: | Mathematics of Oil Recovery |
| Abstract: | We will give an elementary introduction of oil recovery processes practiced in industry. We will discuss how the recovery process is modeled in a one-dimensional setting so that mathematics can be understood by most undergraduate students. |
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| Date: | April 26, 2017 |
| Time: | 6:00pm |
| Location: | BLOC 220 |
| Speaker: | Pat Laycock, Aon Hewitt |
| Title: | Math Related Careers at Aon Hewitt: Pension Administration Consulting |
| Abstract: | Aon Hewitt’s Retirement and Financial Management practice would like to present to you our career opportunities in the Pension Administration Consulting field that focus heavily on math skills. We are always looking for candidates with strong math and analytical skills who are also able to communicate well with clients and their participants as well as works successfully in a team environment. Our Pension Administration Specialist role is responsible for such tasks as pension system design and testing, data analysis/scrubbing, pension calculations, payment instructions and reconciliations, participant interaction and legislative and design consulting. We are looking for candidates for our 2017 summer internships as well as full-time positions on our campus located in The Woodlands, TX (just north of Houston). |
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