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

Nhi Nguyen

Name: Nhi Nguyen Undergraduate Institution: University of Washington Position: Bilingual Case Counselor Company/Employer: SafeFutures Youth Center Industry Sector: Social Work

What she does:

• She is currently in a Master's program in the School of Social Work at the University of Washington, concentrating on public policy practice.

Math on the job:

• As part of her graduate program, Nhi does research and statistical analysis.

Nhi's background:

• She graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, Teacher Preparation option, in Spring, 2004. Her early math skills and interest in teaching are what motivated her to study this field of mathematics. She plans to go into social work after finishing her Master's.

Advice for students:

• Nhi encourages students to choose a program of study that they are interested in or good at. Career options work out in the end.

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