Students in the?Mathematics major at Florida State University?can also look forward to employment in an industrial or financial firm, a governmental agency, or teaching in a secondary, college, or university institution; the Actuarial Science program is professionally oriented toward the insurance and financial sectors.

The department has a widely recognized research faculty, all of whom teach undergraduate students. Under the direction of a faculty member, selected students may choose to pursue an individual research project under Honors in the Major. For all students, the University provides Internet access, course Web pages and communications, and access to a number of leading databases, including the Mathematical Review. The department operates its own network of computers and computer labs. Faculty and students in the department have access to a variety of mathematical software, which is used in courses and in research. For additional information, see the departmental Web site.

The department offers opportunities for its majors to participate in learning activities outside the classroom. The?Mathematics Society at Florida State University?provides a venue in which undergraduate students and faculty meet monthly to share interests and enjoy an accessible lecture by a faculty member or a distinguished visitor.?Future Seminole Actuaries?benefits from a first-rate professional relationship with actuarial employers; actuaries from government, insurance, and consulting firms often visit the department to describe the field and interview students for summer internships and employment. The students share experiences about summer internships and prepare for actuarial examinations; well-placed graduates of the program help current students.?