The Minnesota Center for Industrial Mathematics (MCIM), a center within the School of Mathematics, was established in 1994 and is responsible for educational and research programs in industrial mathematics. The center Director is Maria Carme Calderer.  Collaborating on research, the Center faculty and students work with industry and business to provide solutions to relevant problems through the use of mathematics.

The Ph.D. program in Mathematics at the University of Minnesota is ranked 14th in the nation in the most recent National Research Council Report.  Through advisement and participation in industrial activities of the center, and through internships, the center enhances the education of mathematics graduate students. By being involved in the center's programs, students acquire not only the best mathematical education, but also important skills such as communication, teamwork, and presentation through problem-solving experience in industrial settings. The scope of the students' training is broad and interdisciplinary. We prepare our students for careers in industry, business, and higher education.

The center is responsible for administering the MS degree in Mathematics with Emphasis in Industrial and Applied Mathematics. Well-prepared students entering with a Bachelor's degree can expect to finish the M.S. program in 2 years (or less). Details about the MS and PhD programs offered by the School of Mathematics can be found at the School's Graduate Program page. Financial aid in the form of fellowship, teaching assistantship and research assistantship are available for qualified students on a competitive basis.

INDUSTRY AND INTERNSHIP

Students work as interns under the guidance of industry mentors at top corporate research facilities around the country. Both M.S. and Ph.D. thesis topics are often identified through these internships. For Ph.D. students, further on-site industry collaboration may follow the initial internship. Go to our Internship page to see past internship assignments and their corresponding theses.

Collaborative research with industry and business, through their participation in the internship program, serves two purposes. The Center provides industry with (1) the resources, in the form of a graduate student with faculty supervision, to carry out the research, and (2) a talented pool of students with the proper background for possible future recruitment. Go to our Industry page to learn more about the many leading industrial corporations that have partnered with MCIM.

See our People page to see where our former students are now.