University of Dayton Department of Mathematics
Biennial Alumni Career Seminar
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Explore. Connect. Discover.
A day of data, careers, mathematics, and ideas.
Featured Events
1:15–2:15 PM
26th Kenneth C. Schraut Memorial Lecture
Mine Çetinkaya-Rundel
Duke University
Beyond the Prompt: Programming as a Pathway to Statistical Thinking
10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Dayton Data Challenge
Final Presentations
Undergraduate teams present insights from a week-long real-world data challenge.
2:30-3:30 PM
Career Panel
Careers in the Mathematical Sciences
Students connect with alumni to explore the many directions a background in mathematics can lead and to hear how mathematical training supports work across a wide range of professions.
One Day. Three Experiences.
The 2026 Biennial Alumni Career Seminar brings students together for a full day of data, career exploration, and statistical thinking—from the Dayton Data Challenge final presentations to the Schraut Memorial Lecture and Career Panel.