Goal of the Early Career Profiles Project
Over the past several years, a number of mathematicians have pointed out that most undergraduates have only a vague idea about the utility of a major in the mathematical sciences. Even experienced counselors are sometimes hard-pressed to provide specific details to inquiring students, and the information that is provided tends to be anecdotal and incomplete. And yet, most faculty know that a student with a major in the mathematical sciences has excellent opportunities in business, government, and further education in virtually any field. In general, departments haven't collected the supporting evidence-the information about what jobs their graduates enter when they first leave the university or college.
Career profiles are a valuable source of information for prospective mathematical sciences majors. The goal of the Early Career Profiles Network is to collect relevant and timely information about career opportunities for undergraduate mathematical sciences majors 
that can be broadly disseminated to high school and college students. This departmental network providing profiles of recent graduates is a straightforward and efficient way to continue the flow of timely career information needed by students, counselors, teachers, and faculty.
Participating departments now contact the AMS and collaborate on graduate candidates to be featured. Then we create the alumni profiles and host them on our site. Math Departments are encouraged to submit graduates to be featured in the Early Careers Profiles. Get started TODAY by sending e-mail to aba AT ams.org with the subject line "Early Careers".
Return to the AMS Early Career Profile webpage
