Undergraduate Experiences at Two Sigma
Applying Theory to the Real World
Two Sigma’s research teams imagine and devise quantitative trading models using advanced techniques in time series forecasting, machine learning, analyzing real data sets, and applying cutting-edge techniques to derive insights for their teams and projects. We implement state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms and test these on real world alpha modeling problems. All Quantitative Research interns have the opportunity to conduct research on financial data analysis, forecasting techniques, and statistical models, as well as apply their skills in a real world setting to learn multiple aspects of quantitative trading and research. In the past, interns collected and analyzed unique, novel, unconventional data sets like ecommerce activity, energy consumption, and traffic patterns to predict behavior of companies, industries, and the global economy.
Opportunities Through Financial Support
We are proud to offer scholarships to students who are expanding frontiers in STEM.
$15k
award for tuition, fees, and supplies
Networking with Two Sigma Leaders
Undergraduate students have unique opportunities to work with and connect with Two Sigma leaders during their time with us. Whether it’s research mentor meetings with scholarship recipients, the annual chess tournament with our interns, or exploring a new application within open source as part of the College Mentor Connect, Two Sigma colleagues enjoy the opportunity to meet with and share ideas with students.
The semester that I received the scholarship, I was able to fully focus on my academic and professional growth without having to worry about how I was going to pay for my tuition every month. I finished the semester with a 4.0 GPA and two A+ grades, I submitted a paper for my research as a first author to a journal, I secured a new research opportunity for the summer, and I received an award from the Astronomy Department for being an "Astronomy major of excellent academic standing." It is with no exaggeration when I say that it was my best semester in college so far, thus I am forever grateful to Two Sigma as I couldn't have done it without the help of the Two Sigma scholarship.
Fira Fatmasiefa, University of California, Berkeley
Two Sigma Scholar
Both during and after my final internship presentation, several team members had many questions and follow-up ideas regarding my topic. I certainly had the idea in my head that intern projects aren't usually interesting for many people other than your manager, so I was very pleasantly surprised as we talked at length about the nuances and details of what I had done this summer, and we also discussed possible future steps, despite my internship ending very soon. I thought this interaction highlighted both the deep curiosity everyone has, as well as the impact that the intern projects are designed to have.
Kevin Shao, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Two Sigma Intern
The program allowed me to be more confident in pursuing a career in computer science and my weekly talks with my mentor and hearing about her career journey eased a lot of concerns I had. For that, I’m eternally thankful.
Leyla Tuon, Hunter College
College Mentor Connect Participant
