Early Career Profiles:
Recent bachelors-level graduates in the mathematical sciences

Youngseok Jeong

Name: Young Jeong Undergraduate Institution: University of Washington Position: Electrical Engineer Company/Employer: Seattle City Light Industry Sector: Other science and technology

What they do:

• Young designs new streetlighting districts and replaces broken or damaged streetlights. Also he reviews new construction applications which involve lighting

Math on the job:

• Math is used to compute lighting calculations, distances needed between lights to effectively and sufficiently lit a particular intersection, etc.

Student's background:

• Graduated with degrees in ACMS and Electical Engineering in Winter 2012
• When Young came to UW, he wanted to study business initially. However, with a strong mathematics, analysis and physics background, he decided to change and applied to ACMS, as well as Electrical Engineering. Both his parents were Electrical Engineers as undergraduates.

Advice for students:

• Be passionate about what you study, and make sure to engage yourself with classmates and professors, as well as local professionals. Job opportunities and career will open up naturally.

University of Washington   |   Department of Mathematics