Creating Tomorrow's Professional Mathematicians Workshop

本次研讨会的目标是探讨专业教育在研究生阶段的数学研究的价值，通过研究一个新的趋势，响应劳动力的需求，准备学生大量的数学知识，以及一套广泛的专业技能，以满足雇主的需求。 这些快速发展的新项目称为科学硕士或专业科学硕士项目，为数学领域提供了一种新的范式，值得仔细研究。 该研讨会将涉及各种参与者：项目主任，教师和学生从当前和发展中的项目，以及行业和政府雇主。 专业学会和专业科学硕士协会的代表也参与了讲习班的筹备工作。该研讨会将以有条不紊的方式探讨数学家和统计学家计划创造的职业机会，这些计划如何应对当地和区域劳动力需求，以及它们对高等教育的当前和未来影响。 最近毕业生的成果数据和正在进行的项目的描述将有助于形成关于这些计划的有效性，未来方向和可能的进一步评估的讨论。

The goal of this workshop is to explore the value of professional education at the graduate level in mathematics by examining a new trend that responds to workforce needs by preparing students with substantial knowledge of mathematics as well as a broad set of professional skills to respond to the needs of employers. These rapidly growing new programs called Science Masters or Professional Science Masters programs provide a new paradigm in the field of mathematics and warrant closer examination. The workshop will involve a variety of participants: program directors, faculty, and students from current and developing programs, and industry and government employers. Representatives from professional societies and the Professional Science Masters Association are also involved in the development of the workshop. The workshop will explore in a methodical way the career opportunities created by the programs for mathematicians and statisticians, how these programs respond to local and regional workforce needs, and the current and future impact they will have on higher education. Outcome data from recent graduates and descriptions of ongoing projects will help shape the discussions about the efficacy of these programs, future directions, and possible further evaluation.