Academia or Bust? Exploring Your Career Options Before the Bust

As a mathematics education scholar, you are spending years honing your research skills and deepening your expertise in our field. But what happens after you graduate? In this session, we’ll explore some of the diverse career pathways available to Math Ed PhDs both within and beyond academia. From academic roles to industry positions, nonprofit work, and research positions, we’ll discuss how to leverage your skills in a variety of settings. Whether you're considering staying in the ivory tower or venturing outside, this talk will try to help you navigate your options, prepare for the transition, and rethink what success looks like in the world of math education.