Introducing SIAM’s New “Industry Initiatives” Webpage

The SIAM Industry Committee was established in 2012 to increase the participation of industry professionals in SIAM activities, improve SIAM services for industry members, and provide the community with information about careers in industry. SIAM staff routinely work with the Industry Committee to facilitate interactions between industry and academia. The Committee thereby embraces an inclusive view of the industry space, fostering valuable relationships between for-profit and nonprofit institutions, government organizations, and research centers. The Industry Committee is now excited to share the new “Industry Initiatives” webpage on the SIAM website, which emphasizes the “I” in SIAM.

The industry webpage features organizational spotlights that overview the work of SIAM members at prominent companies like The Boeing Company and Merck; describe sample projects that utilize applied mathematics, computational science, and/or data science; outline skills that contribute to successful careers in the mathematical sciences; and articulate SIAM’s ongoing efforts to provide value to these organizations. These brief articles are especially valuable for students, early-career researchers, job seekers, and anyone who is considering a career change and wants to familiarize themselves with the role of applied mathematics in industry.

The page also includes personal success stories—in both video and written formats—from SIAM members who work outside of academia. In these testimonies, members discuss their career paths, daily schedules, and expectations; share useful knowledge and skills; offer advice for other applied mathematicians; and detail applied and industrial mathematics’ continued contributions to society. Other personal stories are available in the SIAM Careers Brochure.

Want to learn more about the work of applied mathematicians in industry, as well as industrial innovations that are made possible by applied mathematics? We actively post a curated collection of industry-related publications, conference presentations, and software that showcases industrial applications in a range of contexts. Items in this collection include a synopsis of the work and its impact, as well as information about the authors and their organizations. Please feel free to submit ideas for consideration.

Finally, the “Industry Initiatives” webpage also provides an up-to-date summary of additional Industry Committee activities, such as the new SIAM Industry Prize, impactful contributions within the mathematical sciences, SIAM’s ongoing collaboration with the BIG Math Network, and regular career panels to support students who are pursuing employment in industry. This site is a great way for SIAM members to read about industry happenings and identify opportunities for involvement.

We are excited that the SIAM community now has a place to go to learn more about SIAM’s industry initiatives and the important work of the Industry Committee. Let’s drive the “I” in SIAM together.