The Math Graduate Program is a community of over 150 graduate students. We could not function without our graduate students volunteering to do certain tasks that make our program work. Most of these tasks are things that you will also be doing if you decided to become an academic at a university or college. They are also useful to add to your CV when you send out your job application.

1. Association for Women in Mathematics – Our graduate women formed a chapter of AWM and are the recipients of a Tensor Grant from the MAA. AWM volunteers to give our undergraduate math club seminars on how to apply to grad school, how to apply for summer internships and several other volunteer activities. 

2. Ax Library and Graduate Lounge – We have a library and lounge specifically for graduate students. We need volunteers to keep the library and lounge in good working condition. The lounge is the primary meeting place for masters students and has a coffee machine and refrigerator. Contact the Director of Student Affairs, Scott Rollans, if you would like to volunteer.

3. Food for Thought Seminar – This is a seminar run by grad students for grad students. Students who want to practice their speaking skills can give an expository talk on a topic of their choice. 

4. The Jerome – Second year students host a barbecue for incoming students in September to brief the incoming students on idiosyncrasies of the department. Usually held before actual classes begin. No faculty invited!! To volunteer, get in touch with other second year students.

5. Graduate & Professional Student Association Representatives – There is a campuswide Graduate & Professional Student Association that addresses the needs of graduate students. The Math Department has up to 3 representatives. Activities such as Food for Thought and other activities occasionally receive funding from the GPSA.

6. Open House – We are seeking volunteers to welcome incoming admitted students and help showcase our department. Programmed events include guiding students on a campus tour and sharing insights about academic and campus life. Your participation is invaluable in making a positive first impression!

   If you are interested in volunteering, please contact mathgradadvising@ucsd.edu.

7. Associate Instructor Opportunities – Students who have advanced to candidacy and who have excellent TA evaluations are chosen to teach a course, usually precalculus or calculus. (Math 3C, 4C or 10ABC). Interested students should reach out to the Director of Student Affairs, Scott Rollans.

8. Mentors to the Undergraduate Math Club – We have an active undergraduate club Society for Undergraduate Math Students and would appreciate having a couple grad students who could act as mentors to the math club.

9. The San Diego Math Circle – This group is one of the first and largest in the country, attracting hundreds of students ages 10 through 18 every year. Classes run on Saturday mornings from fall through spring. The SDMC needs a core group of volunteer instructors to maintain a broad sampling of topics from all across mathematics. Volunteers may choose which age group to work with (there are 3 levels: grades 4-6, 7-9, 10-12). Teaching at SDMC is a good low-pressure way to hone your teaching skills (lesson planning, problem-writing, presentation, etc.) and earn some brownie points to boot.