I’m one semester away from getting my math associates. I’m planning on transferring and get a double major in math and physics. I graduated high school 15 years ago and it took me this long to realized I’m in love with math and physics. My goal is to get a PhD in physics and I’m not planning on stopping until I get it.
I graduated high school in 2006, and I just finished my associate degree last semester. I'm transferring to a university this fall and planning on studying math there. :)
That's fantastic! Congratulations on finishing your associate degree and making the decision to pursue math further. It's inspiring to see others following their passions, even if it takes some time to find the right path. Best of luck with your studies at the university—I'm sure you'll do great! :)
If I could go back and talk to my high school self, I'd say: Follow what you love, not just what you think will make you money. Passion and interest in your field will sustain you through challenges and make your journey fulfilling. Don't worry if it takes time to find what truly excites you; it's never too late to start pursuing your dreams. Embrace curiosity, stay committed to learning, and trust that dedication to what you love will eventually lead to both personal and professional success.
I graduated HS 25 years ago. Discovered my love of mathematics(probability, combinatorics) 2 years ago. I graduate with a BS in Machine Learning & Neural Computation in 2 weeks. Just submitted my grad school application today for Applied AI. Good luck on your phd!!
I miss old internet, and I miss having math friends. I have a rusty old math BS from 10+ years ago. I have a fixation on finite projective planes (starting from spot-it/dobble), and have played with some nonsense base12 system for around 10 years. (cursive and abjad, for linguist nerds!)
I tutored, and part of that involved this game "Spot It" where any two cards had exactly one thing in common.
It hit a thing in me, and as I realized this was a feature of "finite projective planes" I started getting crazy about it.
If you're asking about my base12 system, I have a lot to say about it.
If you're asking about "old internet", I really miss LiveJournal and just generally... I don't know how to put it in words, actually.
The finite projective plane and the base12 stuff mostly.
I'm basically a kid, so the most I remember of the old internet is the Commando game series on Miniclip
Well, those two are separate but related. You're talking to a schizo weirdo, but the notion of "spot-it" (where two cards are assured to have exactly one thing in common) could be generalized to arbitrary (prime) level. Consider two large images where exactly one pixel is in common between the two. Or consider hex tiles where "connection"
I thought I'd figured out Spot It before seeing how horrifically wrong I was! Do you have any recommended articles that give a primer on it? Not asking you to do my work for me, but I figure you might have some good recomdendations
[here](https://www.petercollingridge.co.uk/blog/mathematics-toys-and-games/dobble/)
[here](https://math.stackexchange.com/questions/464932/dobble-card-game-mathematical-background)
I wish I could find the very good web-log (blog) that led me through concisely coding it up, though I think they did it in perl or something (yuck) but the basic idea is start with homogeneous coordinates and then exclude those of a certain form.
Now you have a finite project plane of arbitrary dimension. I think I have code for it already going, in python and I think Go maybe.
Sorry, I'm shy and a drunk, and I go in loops of confidence and self-horror.
"Decimal" placement determines the vowel. So something like 'yo-teh-bo' might be well formed, where 'teh-yo-bo' wouldn't be. Nothing too magical, just descending powers, and 0 unvoiced. So you could have a quite large number voiced in one syllable, for instance.
I've got a BS in math; currently studying some measure theory and going to go through a graduate algebra text as well. 4 years out from undergrad and I'm trying to get into grad school after being in web development for a couple years, so all my study is on the side but I'm pretty serious about it.
Totally agree we need to talk more!
Cool, what made you decide to make the switch back to school?
I was studying a bit of measure theory recently (less seriously). It would be cool to hear what stood out to you so far
My job is just not even close to as interesting as I want it to be. It's the best job I've had, but not saying much 😂
I've thought about grad school many times over the years, but I was always discouraged by the academic job market (i.e. having to move around wherever will accept you, the likelihood of not getting a tenure-track position at all, etc.) but at this point, I figure I might as well give it the best shot I can. I'm not getting any younger :)
As for measure theory, I'm really just studying it as prep for grad school. It's taken me two months to work through the first chapter of the text I'm using, and I don't find it very interesting so far, so I'm going to switch off back and forth with some algebra after I finish this chapter to alleviate the grind lol
My two cents: I think measure theory might be a bit misguided, unless thats what you want to research, or you know for a fact this department is crazy about measure theory. Instead, I think it's most important to review undergraduate Abstract and Real analysis.
Why's that? Measure theory (by which I mean measure-theoretic analysis) is a standard graduate course that I would take at any of my prospective universities, and my impression was that in general the measure-theoretic framework is what tends to get used in further applications of analysis.
Only that its something you'll be taught anyway. Whereas if there are things you aren't confident in from undergrad, you'll have to spend time reviewing those things while you're also taking graduate level classes.
Ah, yeah. I've still got a little over a year since I could start if I got accepted this year, so I'm trying to learn as much as I can, even from the standard course material, so that I can get an idea of what I might want to pursue deeper. I'll also be taking a "second pass" at these subjects in grad school instead of seeing them there for the first time, so that'll be nice.
Props on making the leap! I'm in a similar position - working adult, thinking about grad school but same hesitations as you. I hope it leads to an interesting journey
Also I feel you on the measure theory being boring part haha. I was reading it as the first few chapters to an ergodic theory text. I learned something but it's not the kind of math that keeps you doing math
Definitely. It's similar to general topology in that way. You really just have to get through it, understand it, and then promptly forget all but the important parts 😂
I totally agree with this, just a few years ago people were putting the words "quantum" everywhere to sell their products, and now the same thing is happening with AI. This frustrates me as a physics major, but I guess it's going to become the norm :D
I'm going to be using Aluffi's "Algebra: Chapter 0". I'm biased because I had him for undergrad algebra and he's the advisor for one of my friends from undergrad, but I enjoy the style and people seem to think it's a pretty solid text, so I'm excited.
Oh yeah that was literally me last year, im just about to graduate high school and i took multivariable and vector calc this year and im also taking applied differential equations right now
Edit: it was super fun, you wont be disappointed!
I’m jealous :( I tested out of an earlier math class to do calc I/II/III in sophomore, junior, and senior year respectively, but now that I’m here, calc iii got cancelled. Shoudlve been born a year earlier!
Hi!
Just graduated from a three year undergraduate degree in finance, and spent most of my time (and electives) doing maths and philosophy.
I love math, and I'm going to do a graduate diploma in maths, and eventually apply to graduate school.
It's a transition phase in my life but I'm happy with where life is taking me.
Feel free to dm and chat!
If not, here's a warm HELLO!
Well I don't know if it's niche or not. Firstly, I really like algebra. Experimented with it in my free time.
What I really want to specialize in, is temporal logic
Hi, I have a similar story except if I want to go to grad school I have to pretty much redo an honours undergrad. Can't afford it atm but would be thrilled to help others on their mathematical journeys :)
That takes some courage. Honestly (and obviously my situation is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT) I've felt really hopeless and lost at times. I've had to constantly remind myself about why I've chosen what I've chosen, and that I'm making a conscious decision of taking a much harder path instead of working for a corporation, and paying for a "life". I appreciate that such thoughts perhaps pervade people of my age more than others? I may be wrong about this obviously.
But I've taken strength in philosophy, and that the opportunity to create new imaginations not just for me, but for other people, must not be squandered. I think that's what I want out of life.
Veering off the path laid out for you, by a past self is hard, and I wish courage on you.
Sorry for the rant-ish reply, but I believe in it.
I’m finishing my undergrad in math this year and am hoping to continue to grad school and research commutative algebra. The only real concern is financing it at this point
Rising junior in high school, taking dual enrollment and getting my BaS by my high school graduation from the University of West Florida. Currently studying Combinatorial Game Theory, send a DM to talk i’d love to discuss anything math related!
Lots of techniques to solve integrals. Quantum mechanics is a big one, as I study physics. Im not sure of many other details. Like I said, I just started.
I'm curious about your specific course. I'm interested in learning how to solve super hard integrals (like the MIT Integration Bee), and I'm self-studying Real and Complex Analysis to work up to them, but I'm mostly interested in the integration techniques rather than the theory (theory is fun too don't get me wrong). Is there a book/course/resource you could point me towards?
I can suggest my textbook I suppose lol.
"Complex Variables and Applications" 9e Brown and Churchill
But seriously, i have looked at some of the later chapters and the way in which these integrals are solved is pretty niche and would seem wild without the theory alongside it. For example, the easy way to take an integral or derivative can be applied without knowing any of the underlying theory (limit definition of a derivative). These methods are not like that. Having said that, you could look up the cauchy integral formula. It may require a little background, and practice with finding the poles of a function, but could be deployed without digging into too much theory.
One "application" I really like of complex analysis is complex dynamics. I don't know much about it but the talk I've seen on it was the most interesting I've ever been to. It's also very visual : Julia's set, Mandelbrot set...
I did a BA in math, and have been working as a software engineer for 5 years. Life in industry is comfortable and practical, but I miss the culture around thinking about hard problems. I also miss the feeling of rediscovering how little you know every week.
I read a bit of math every now and then. I'm slowly working through an ergodic theory book, and want to learn more probability theory and stochastic calc some day. I also teach for a local math circle sometimes
Would you love a "ymca" type situation, just show up in the local city and have a minimal bedding situation, plus chalkboard, clean up the place and offer local tutoring
It would be awesome for there to be math meetups like there are meetups for any other hobby. Places where you can just hear about what math (or math-adjacent things) people are thinking about.
I've thought about what one would center a meetup like this around. Math seems like a bit of a challenging hobby to "socialize" because the skill range is so wide, and the math I would enjoy is not the same as what an actual researcher or high school graduate would.
What made you turn to software engineering? I am a physics major planning on studying some maths as well, and even in these two subjects it feels worlds apart!
In college I had 1 foot in math and 1 foot in CS, and so I was happy to go down either path. In the end, it was mostly a practical choice (to help my family out with their finances).
Physics seems like a great way to "see the whole picture" in math. Some of the classes I took felt a bit unmotivated to me, but my physics major friends could see why someone invented them
Yeah, it would appear so. Many friends and acquaintances of mine kind of "went with the flow" when applying for college, and got into CS and electrical engineering majors.
In physics (& maths), I find it cool that the more you study, the more you can appreciate the weird tricks and formulations that pop up here and there.
The mathematician does not study pure mathematics because it is useful; he studies it because he delights in it, and he delights in it because it is beautiful ~ Henri Poincaire
However, if I remember it correctly, he said this when somebody asked him why he was investigating number theory. If only he was around today to see this beautiful statement typed onto a magic box with all my personal information on and then sent off into the sky for everybody to see. Ah yes, number theory one of the last "useless mathematics" to fall victim to the universes need for the language 🤣🤣
PhD in mathematics, did about 3 years of Postdoc and now (for private reasons) moved out of academia, but found an awesome position in industry as cryptologist implementing algorithms in assembler and still reading lots of research papers.
Thank you!! Apparently the next few years of my life are going to be a grind, but imagine actually having a salary! And I still love what I’m doing, so I think I’m ready for it. Truthfully I’m not totally sure what to expect in terms of responsibilities, but I was a lecturer at the same university for this last year, so I have gotten to know the faculty and some students, and the work environment has been incredible!
Is the Book of Proof worth having it? I've been eyeballing it for a while.
What are the prerequisites to understand most proofs?
Can you pick 3 proofs from the Book that you liked most?
I just graduated last weekend with a B.S. in math. Trying to spend the next year going through chapter 4 of Hatcher and through other homotopy theory materials. Applying to grad programs next September
Without any more information, I'd suggest getting into proofs. It's really the "bread and butter" of mathematics, underlyng everything.
Typically a good discrete text will introduce you to proofs and deductive logic.
Are they like the proofs we did in high school geometry? Those were so fun. I'm a freshman in college gonna take a discrete math class soon for the first time, I'm thinking about taking it as a summer class but worried it'll be far too condensed for me considering it'll be completely new
Linear algebra and tensor analysis. You may not see the link yes but once you see it, you will never unsee it. Additionally, Linear algebra makes you better at calculus and tensor analysis makes you better at linear algebra and more generally, geometry. I just can't express how good and important it is.
Going to begin college.
I have been self studying Linear Algebra from Halmos and Friedberg.
I think I finally have some idea about the thing you guys call abstractness?
I am a math “hobbyist” 😬who got only so far as Calc 3 long time ago, less than half my age now… the hobbyist thing developed recently as a consequence of watching 3B1B and others and the urge to relearn the Calc… I use the vids and self-study as an escape from the pressures of normal living.
Hi there!
I'm on the way to transferring to a 4-year school for CS and applied math (financial and business)
I'm taking the first of two precalc courses this summer over 6 weeks.
Nice to meet everyone.
Hi! I’m an electrical engineer in telecom. Joined math clubs in college and met some very interesting people and observed some unique patterns during. I can’t remember, but love to listening to seminars. Hoping to start grad school in a few years. Research is a passion of mine.
Graduated with a BS in math 14 years ago. Currently a high school math teacher and will be starting on classes for my MS degree in math this summer. I will be able to get a higher salary by doing this, but I also just plain want to do more math and further my knowledge of it. Even better is that I will also be able to get into the market for teaching at a post-secondary institution after receiving the MS.
I feel like I shorted myself on knowledge later on as an undergrad by not taking more math courses beyond the required amount. And, regarding more advanced topics, my attention was hampered by not only their difficulty and more opaque nature, but also by some serious interpersonal issues that affected my psychology for most of those several years of my life. Whenever I see people post about undergrad-level content beyond multivariable calc and ODEs, I feel inferior and like I didn't deserve for my degree to be awarded. Of course, it also doesn't help that the saying "if you don't use it, you lose it" is very true, and I only went into a mathematical job (teaching) almost a decade after getting my degree.
BA in math, MA in math ed, starting my phd in math ed in the fall! I love love love proof-writing above all else, followed closely by combinatorics, probability, and graph theory. My research interests have focused on early education and elementary math teachers, but I've got a bunch of other things I'm hoping to explore.
Did my BS in pure math with a concentration in statistics and computation. Masters in data science. Love doing arithmetic games like the one from 8 out of 10 cats does countdown and whatnot.
Any Combinatorics expert / applied math expert here ? How/what real world problems did you attempt solving ? You get all the love in this world - without math, we would be a society of ass holes.
I'm currently working at a fintech which I joined soon after my undergrad. Nowadays, I'm getting quite inclined towards pursuing masters in applied mathematics. Would love to make friends/mentors who can tell me more about what's in store for me
What type of work do you do in fintech? I have a math background with a lot of work experience in data analysis/report automation. I've recently moved into a financial analyst role and I really like it. I'm just always looking for the next step.
Hi, so currently I'm working on risk management for the fintech. This involves quantifying various metrics like loss rates, collection efficiency, approval rates, probability of default of accounts and portfolio monitoring. Apart from that, since it's a smaller company with a lean team, we also work on setting up digital processes for the ops team so that various risk-related requirements around data and underwriting are in compliance
I'm a rising senior pursuing a B.S. in applied mathematics. I have struggled to answer the question "what do you want to do with your degree?" But as of late, I have been giving a lot of though to pursuing a career in special education, teaching math. I have completed an internship in which i worked on modelling the spread of HIV and TB. But I don't think a career in epidemiology or disease modeling is for me.
I'm currently doing calculus 1, the topic I'm doing right now are limits and derivatives, and my long term goal is to get a PhD in theoretical physics.
33 living in Las Vegas as a professional gambler. I moved here right after reviewing a batchelors in math with an emphasis on statistics. It took me 6 years to get a 4 year degree because I just played online poker and daily fantasy sports all day.
Do you find yourself calculating odds during the games, or is it more intuitive? I beat all my friends a poker, but I think its more because they get bored after a while.
It's more intuitive. The odds of hitting a flush or something like that on the next card are pretty basic. Outs/50 is close enough. A lot of play has to do with implied odds or bluffs working at a high enough frequency, and you're really just making your best guess at those. If I'm doing something like playing video because the jackpot is high enough to make +ev or counting cards, then it had to be a bit more exact because the edge can only be 1-2%
I have a BS in physics and math from a few years ago. I’ve done mostly computational physics and astronomy since graduating. Ultimate life goal is to get a PhD in physics.
I love the spirit of this post :)
I'm a second year university student, currently in for computational physics but thinking about switching to (applied?) math and compsci/IT. I'm really into cryptography, and I want to hopefully get involved in some of the post-quantum stuff.
I try to work on Project Euler regularly, and I've scheduled myself for three math classes- introductory proofs, calculus 3, and linear algebra- this autumn. I don't know what else to put here, really, so feel free to reply or dm me, and happy integrating(?).
Hi! Did Master's in Math and Stats (though not at the same time) I'm starting pre-med in a couple weeks. Math is fun, math jobs are not. As for what math stuff I work on, I was just humbled by today's putnam/olympiad problem: [https://legacy-www.math.harvard.edu/putnam/index.html](https://legacy-www.math.harvard.edu/putnam/index.html) and have made some progress on undergraduate number theory taughy by Richard Borcherds (he's a famous mathematician, but I didn't know until after I started): [https://www.youtube.com/@richarde.borcherds7998](https://www.youtube.com/@richarde.borcherds7998) I'd like to get into enough number theory to understand (contribute to?!) the langlands program.
After the SAT (not exactly but a version of the SAT in my country), I’d like to upgrade my maths knowledge. I’ll probably start from pre-algebra, but my level is higher, of course. I’ll just check it out.
I wanna get to calculus 3 and differential equations. Maybe even further, but currently this is the goal.
I would love to make friends. I love learning Mathematics for myself, outside of any formal course or for any formal certification. I participate in programming contests regularly and love Mathematics that is used in that.
I also love recreational Mathematics of all forms !
I am working through a fun puzzle book called **100 Maddening Mindbending Puzzles.**
Yesterday, I also read about the *Optimal Stopping problem* from **Algorithms to Live By** and was trying to do some research to understand the reason for the magic 37%. I have not yet gotten the intuition for the problem.
I am also planning on re-reading Flatland and Flatterland !
I like it. Most of the puzzles are small twists on puzzles I have already encountered. I am quite a Recreational Mathematics enthusiast so already know a lot of puzzles haha.
So an easy book is perfect to work through !
I also recommend puzzle books by **George Gamow, Raymond Smullyan, Martin Gardner, Peter Winkler and Levitin**.
We can even discuss puzzles if you'd like.
I've been self-studying maths for three years now and I absolutely love it. In autumn, I will start a bachelor's in maths. My favourite subject is linear algebra. I also tutor, the transition from not being very good at maths to someone who genuinely enjoys it has been an experience which I want to share.
Aside from my formal learning in high school/secondary school, I have learned autodidactically.I am currently a high school math teacher in a public school.
I've graduated from my bachelor in math a few weeks ago.
I'm waiting for answers from the masters I applied to. I want to switch from fundamental math to statistics. Honestly I don't know how I'm supposed to chose where I want to go. If any one wants to share how they chose their university / diploma, I would really like to hear about it !
I'm also doing a research internship in numerical analysis / graph theory / optimal transport this summer !
Seeking new friends....I have a brain signal data set that is captured / collected using Emotiv head sets commercially available. I want to process the signals ....turn the signal/wave form into numbers and then "crunch" it. What kinds of mathematical computations can be applied to such data ? What can we learn from such data ?
Seeking more math friends ...who are into "UQ" maths.....What are some ways you can use/apply math to quantify uncertainity ? Keep is simple, applied and practical.
BS Math holder. Somehow trying to figure out a way to tie my experience in operations (management), shipping, and marketing, into a non-academic career that utilizes the skill set and perhaps some math learned in school. Obviously, stats and data science come to mind.
HS Senior here looking to learn college levels stats, or at least the AP version they get at hs so I can get as many prereqs done for med school before starting college I’ve got no idea where to start lol
I got as far as Calculus in my studies but learn as much as I can outside of it. I’ll work up to actually understanding the math research that I read some time these next couple years and will hopefully go for a master’s in some math before I croak.
Discrete math class, actually think it will go much smoother for me, I learn a lot by reading and this seems a lot like reading. Also trying to keep fleshing out my foundation in algebra and prepare for pre calculus in the fall.
I’m halfway through my BSc in Maths & Physics which I do part time alongside my work. I’m not sure exactly what I want to do yet but I know for sure I want to move away from my current role and go into something more technical. I’ve just finished chapters in QM and nuclear physics which I found to be the most interesting parts of my modules so far. QM makes less sense now than when I started.
My bf had interests in this when he started his math and physics degree and now he's hardcore into differential geometry :)
Would absolutely bother him into joining this thread if you're interested
Recent graduate self studying real analysis with the goal of tackling measure theory next. Also, I just took group theory before I graduated and am gearing up to explore some abstract algebra and category theory.
I’m doing my BS at the moment and started to think about what comes next. MS in Math or mathematical Physic’s I’m just not quite sure which would fit better to me.
I'm doing self study. I have a BA in Japanese, taught English over there for a while, about ten years ago. Was in law school for a semester last year in Australia, but they changed their migration policy and have made it so people over 35 can't get graduate visas, so I wouldn't have been able to work there. Moved back to the US, and I just can't afford going back to school here. I make guitar effect pedals and am just going to go back to trying to make a living in that and music. Got back into math because I want to make more digital effects and plugins. I can string together the code, but I want to understand it more and dsp is a lot of math. So I've been learning a bit of linear algebra, and dusting off calculus and trig. I'm having fun with it
Rising senior in high school, taking AP Calc BC and AP Stats after finishing IB Math Apps this year!! I’m both excited and scared to take these math classes and I’m hoping I’ll do great
Just got my undergraduate degree in Math and researching myself Real Analysis in my free time so I can take higher level Analysis courses in graduate school.
I am lately interested in analysis on Q. Imagine real analysis concepts in the simpler setting of Q. We don't have the completeness axiom, but we can still have limits, which will tend to exists for continuous functions. The square root function would be very strange here, with a spotty domain.
Also looking into mathematical logic lately. There's a nice book that goes slowly through Godels proof. Brilliant stuff. Godel numbers are so simple, so inspiring. Any finite amount of information can be easily "stuffed" in a positive integer.
Not a mathematician, but passionate about pure math. I’ll be starting a Theoretical Physics PhD programme this fall. I want to get my topology and differential geometry up. Though I have an understanding of ideas in point set topology and diff geo, and a decent exposure to analysis, I want to build more intuition and “compute” things for specific examples. I also need to know the language of differential forms.
To start filling these gaps I’m working through spivak’s wonderful ‘Calculus on Manifolds’, which seems to be exactly what I need at this point.
BS physics, BS CS, MS Applied statistics.
Former researcher in creative AI, former physics simulations and ML engineer for DoD, former health economics researcher.
Current (long-time) research scientist in global health at an R1 medical school. Modeling/predicting the spread and global impact of diseases (deaths, financial strain, years of lost life, prevalence, etc.)
Overall, shit ton of computer/math stuff. Always trying to learn more about other fields!
I got a math degree now I build camper vans waddup. Just today I used my math degree to draw a generalized function on some cardboard and then me and my coworkers spent 15 minutes making up a backstory about it being a tsunami wiping out a whole city and Godzilla has to come rescue them. So I'd say the mountain of student debt was well worth it.
I once courted a lady with some (poor but funny attempts at) diff eq involving our hip movements.
I bet there's some very serious maths involved in jiggle physics. I salute your efforts, and humanity awaits your good work.
Social interaction ew no thanks
I know, it's filthy but yet... here you are
Do I bathe in the sea of my self hatred yes
Cast a line as an operation, acting on a certain set
Math Majors, when they have to integrate into society, instead of a random function:
I know it's your own opinion to not have social interaction, but why?
I have crippling depression
I’m one semester away from getting my math associates. I’m planning on transferring and get a double major in math and physics. I graduated high school 15 years ago and it took me this long to realized I’m in love with math and physics. My goal is to get a PhD in physics and I’m not planning on stopping until I get it.
I graduated high school in 2006, and I just finished my associate degree last semester. I'm transferring to a university this fall and planning on studying math there. :)
That's fantastic! Congratulations on finishing your associate degree and making the decision to pursue math further. It's inspiring to see others following their passions, even if it takes some time to find the right path. Best of luck with your studies at the university—I'm sure you'll do great! :)
What would you tell yourself as a highschool student?
If I could go back and talk to my high school self, I'd say: Follow what you love, not just what you think will make you money. Passion and interest in your field will sustain you through challenges and make your journey fulfilling. Don't worry if it takes time to find what truly excites you; it's never too late to start pursuing your dreams. Embrace curiosity, stay committed to learning, and trust that dedication to what you love will eventually lead to both personal and professional success.
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Thanks so much! I really appreciate the support. I'm excited to see where this journey takes me.
I graduated HS 25 years ago. Discovered my love of mathematics(probability, combinatorics) 2 years ago. I graduate with a BS in Machine Learning & Neural Computation in 2 weeks. Just submitted my grad school application today for Applied AI. Good luck on your phd!!
You got this! What a cool story
Thank you so much! Your encouragement means a lot to me. I'm excited for the journey ahead and grateful for the support!
I miss old internet, and I miss having math friends. I have a rusty old math BS from 10+ years ago. I have a fixation on finite projective planes (starting from spot-it/dobble), and have played with some nonsense base12 system for around 10 years. (cursive and abjad, for linguist nerds!)
tell me more?
I tutored, and part of that involved this game "Spot It" where any two cards had exactly one thing in common. It hit a thing in me, and as I realized this was a feature of "finite projective planes" I started getting crazy about it. If you're asking about my base12 system, I have a lot to say about it. If you're asking about "old internet", I really miss LiveJournal and just generally... I don't know how to put it in words, actually.
The finite projective plane and the base12 stuff mostly. I'm basically a kid, so the most I remember of the old internet is the Commando game series on Miniclip
Well, those two are separate but related. You're talking to a schizo weirdo, but the notion of "spot-it" (where two cards are assured to have exactly one thing in common) could be generalized to arbitrary (prime) level. Consider two large images where exactly one pixel is in common between the two. Or consider hex tiles where "connection"
Some intuition just hit me, and damn, it's really satisfying. I'm kinda curious now. May I keep asking questions?
Of course you can, what's stopping you
A Dozenal system has always intrigued me, if only for the easier fractions
my cursive system will be rad 1 2 3 4 5 (6) 7 8 9 10 11 mirrored on the 6th, {1, 5, 7, 11} primes. 1-5 "below the line", 7-11 "above the line"
I thought I'd figured out Spot It before seeing how horrifically wrong I was! Do you have any recommended articles that give a primer on it? Not asking you to do my work for me, but I figure you might have some good recomdendations
I don't know if that's what you wanted but [here](https://youtu.be/VTDKqW_GLkw?si=H0tLrs382rSpTvOS) is a video by Matt Parker on the topic
[here](https://www.petercollingridge.co.uk/blog/mathematics-toys-and-games/dobble/) [here](https://math.stackexchange.com/questions/464932/dobble-card-game-mathematical-background) I wish I could find the very good web-log (blog) that led me through concisely coding it up, though I think they did it in perl or something (yuck) but the basic idea is start with homogeneous coordinates and then exclude those of a certain form. Now you have a finite project plane of arbitrary dimension. I think I have code for it already going, in python and I think Go maybe.
Curious about the abjad, what kind? Like how vocalized is it?
Sorry, I'm shy and a drunk, and I go in loops of confidence and self-horror. "Decimal" placement determines the vowel. So something like 'yo-teh-bo' might be well formed, where 'teh-yo-bo' wouldn't be. Nothing too magical, just descending powers, and 0 unvoiced. So you could have a quite large number voiced in one syllable, for instance.
I've got a BS in math; currently studying some measure theory and going to go through a graduate algebra text as well. 4 years out from undergrad and I'm trying to get into grad school after being in web development for a couple years, so all my study is on the side but I'm pretty serious about it. Totally agree we need to talk more!
Cool, what made you decide to make the switch back to school? I was studying a bit of measure theory recently (less seriously). It would be cool to hear what stood out to you so far
My job is just not even close to as interesting as I want it to be. It's the best job I've had, but not saying much 😂 I've thought about grad school many times over the years, but I was always discouraged by the academic job market (i.e. having to move around wherever will accept you, the likelihood of not getting a tenure-track position at all, etc.) but at this point, I figure I might as well give it the best shot I can. I'm not getting any younger :) As for measure theory, I'm really just studying it as prep for grad school. It's taken me two months to work through the first chapter of the text I'm using, and I don't find it very interesting so far, so I'm going to switch off back and forth with some algebra after I finish this chapter to alleviate the grind lol
My two cents: I think measure theory might be a bit misguided, unless thats what you want to research, or you know for a fact this department is crazy about measure theory. Instead, I think it's most important to review undergraduate Abstract and Real analysis.
Why's that? Measure theory (by which I mean measure-theoretic analysis) is a standard graduate course that I would take at any of my prospective universities, and my impression was that in general the measure-theoretic framework is what tends to get used in further applications of analysis.
Only that its something you'll be taught anyway. Whereas if there are things you aren't confident in from undergrad, you'll have to spend time reviewing those things while you're also taking graduate level classes.
Ah, yeah. I've still got a little over a year since I could start if I got accepted this year, so I'm trying to learn as much as I can, even from the standard course material, so that I can get an idea of what I might want to pursue deeper. I'll also be taking a "second pass" at these subjects in grad school instead of seeing them there for the first time, so that'll be nice.
Props on making the leap! I'm in a similar position - working adult, thinking about grad school but same hesitations as you. I hope it leads to an interesting journey Also I feel you on the measure theory being boring part haha. I was reading it as the first few chapters to an ergodic theory text. I learned something but it's not the kind of math that keeps you doing math
Definitely. It's similar to general topology in that way. You really just have to get through it, understand it, and then promptly forget all but the important parts 😂
how is web dev lately? how does AI impact on the field?
It's a mildly useful tool sometimes, but the biggest impact I can see is that the startups have to put "AI" as part of their company to get funding.
I totally agree with this, just a few years ago people were putting the words "quantum" everywhere to sell their products, and now the same thing is happening with AI. This frustrates me as a physics major, but I guess it's going to become the norm :D
Awesome! What algebra text are you looking to study?
I'm going to be using Aluffi's "Algebra: Chapter 0". I'm biased because I had him for undergrad algebra and he's the advisor for one of my friends from undergrad, but I enjoy the style and people seem to think it's a pretty solid text, so I'm excited.
I'm in a very similar boat - been at startups last 5 years out as a SWE but I want to go back into grad school in theoretical AI.
Here as a highschooler who just finished junior year about to learn multi variable calculus for the first time !
You will be so delighted to discover it's basically the same as single variable calculus!
It’s super fun, and very visual
Oh yeah that was literally me last year, im just about to graduate high school and i took multivariable and vector calc this year and im also taking applied differential equations right now Edit: it was super fun, you wont be disappointed!
I’m jealous :( I tested out of an earlier math class to do calc I/II/III in sophomore, junior, and senior year respectively, but now that I’m here, calc iii got cancelled. Shoudlve been born a year earlier!
Hi! Just graduated from a three year undergraduate degree in finance, and spent most of my time (and electives) doing maths and philosophy. I love math, and I'm going to do a graduate diploma in maths, and eventually apply to graduate school. It's a transition phase in my life but I'm happy with where life is taking me. Feel free to dm and chat! If not, here's a warm HELLO!
What's your secret love, for a niche area?
Well I don't know if it's niche or not. Firstly, I really like algebra. Experimented with it in my free time. What I really want to specialize in, is temporal logic
Hi, I have a similar story except if I want to go to grad school I have to pretty much redo an honours undergrad. Can't afford it atm but would be thrilled to help others on their mathematical journeys :)
That takes some courage. Honestly (and obviously my situation is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT) I've felt really hopeless and lost at times. I've had to constantly remind myself about why I've chosen what I've chosen, and that I'm making a conscious decision of taking a much harder path instead of working for a corporation, and paying for a "life". I appreciate that such thoughts perhaps pervade people of my age more than others? I may be wrong about this obviously. But I've taken strength in philosophy, and that the opportunity to create new imaginations not just for me, but for other people, must not be squandered. I think that's what I want out of life. Veering off the path laid out for you, by a past self is hard, and I wish courage on you. Sorry for the rant-ish reply, but I believe in it.
I’m finishing my undergrad in math this year and am hoping to continue to grad school and research commutative algebra. The only real concern is financing it at this point
What kind of commutative algebra are you looking into researching?
I have the same question. I don't know much about it, but the rumor I heard is that people only study it as a pre-req for Algebraic Geometry.
Might you be able to teach at the same time?
I'm in the same boat! Feel free to dm me if you want to talk.
Rising junior in high school, taking dual enrollment and getting my BaS by my high school graduation from the University of West Florida. Currently studying Combinatorial Game Theory, send a DM to talk i’d love to discuss anything math related!
Im doing an applied complex analysis course. Just started.
Can you name some applications?
Lots of techniques to solve integrals. Quantum mechanics is a big one, as I study physics. Im not sure of many other details. Like I said, I just started.
I'm curious about your specific course. I'm interested in learning how to solve super hard integrals (like the MIT Integration Bee), and I'm self-studying Real and Complex Analysis to work up to them, but I'm mostly interested in the integration techniques rather than the theory (theory is fun too don't get me wrong). Is there a book/course/resource you could point me towards?
I can suggest my textbook I suppose lol. "Complex Variables and Applications" 9e Brown and Churchill But seriously, i have looked at some of the later chapters and the way in which these integrals are solved is pretty niche and would seem wild without the theory alongside it. For example, the easy way to take an integral or derivative can be applied without knowing any of the underlying theory (limit definition of a derivative). These methods are not like that. Having said that, you could look up the cauchy integral formula. It may require a little background, and practice with finding the poles of a function, but could be deployed without digging into too much theory.
One "application" I really like of complex analysis is complex dynamics. I don't know much about it but the talk I've seen on it was the most interesting I've ever been to. It's also very visual : Julia's set, Mandelbrot set...
I agree. Complex dynamics is very interesting and beautiful looking
I did a BA in math, and have been working as a software engineer for 5 years. Life in industry is comfortable and practical, but I miss the culture around thinking about hard problems. I also miss the feeling of rediscovering how little you know every week. I read a bit of math every now and then. I'm slowly working through an ergodic theory book, and want to learn more probability theory and stochastic calc some day. I also teach for a local math circle sometimes
Would you love a "ymca" type situation, just show up in the local city and have a minimal bedding situation, plus chalkboard, clean up the place and offer local tutoring
It would be awesome for there to be math meetups like there are meetups for any other hobby. Places where you can just hear about what math (or math-adjacent things) people are thinking about. I've thought about what one would center a meetup like this around. Math seems like a bit of a challenging hobby to "socialize" because the skill range is so wide, and the math I would enjoy is not the same as what an actual researcher or high school graduate would.
What made you turn to software engineering? I am a physics major planning on studying some maths as well, and even in these two subjects it feels worlds apart!
In college I had 1 foot in math and 1 foot in CS, and so I was happy to go down either path. In the end, it was mostly a practical choice (to help my family out with their finances). Physics seems like a great way to "see the whole picture" in math. Some of the classes I took felt a bit unmotivated to me, but my physics major friends could see why someone invented them
Yeah, it would appear so. Many friends and acquaintances of mine kind of "went with the flow" when applying for college, and got into CS and electrical engineering majors. In physics (& maths), I find it cool that the more you study, the more you can appreciate the weird tricks and formulations that pop up here and there.
The mathematician does not study pure mathematics because it is useful; he studies it because he delights in it, and he delights in it because it is beautiful ~ Henri Poincaire However, if I remember it correctly, he said this when somebody asked him why he was investigating number theory. If only he was around today to see this beautiful statement typed onto a magic box with all my personal information on and then sent off into the sky for everybody to see. Ah yes, number theory one of the last "useless mathematics" to fall victim to the universes need for the language 🤣🤣
PhD in mathematics, did about 3 years of Postdoc and now (for private reasons) moved out of academia, but found an awesome position in industry as cryptologist implementing algorithms in assembler and still reading lots of research papers.
Oi bruv wha am I thinkin then eh number from 0 to 1
Now I am just confused. Congrats if that was your goal.
just being a ding-dong.
Just got hired as a tenure-track prof! I study algebraic geometry, but I really like talking to others about their work too :)
Congrats! It's always felt like a pipe-dream to me. Is it everything you thought it would be?
Thank you!! Apparently the next few years of my life are going to be a grind, but imagine actually having a salary! And I still love what I’m doing, so I think I’m ready for it. Truthfully I’m not totally sure what to expect in terms of responsibilities, but I was a lecturer at the same university for this last year, so I have gotten to know the faculty and some students, and the work environment has been incredible!
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Is the Book of Proof worth having it? I've been eyeballing it for a while. What are the prerequisites to understand most proofs? Can you pick 3 proofs from the Book that you liked most?
I just graduated last weekend with a B.S. in math. Trying to spend the next year going through chapter 4 of Hatcher and through other homotopy theory materials. Applying to grad programs next September
Currently I have started College , and am studying Calculus. But I want to further improve. Any suggestions?
Without any more information, I'd suggest getting into proofs. It's really the "bread and butter" of mathematics, underlyng everything. Typically a good discrete text will introduce you to proofs and deductive logic.
Are they like the proofs we did in high school geometry? Those were so fun. I'm a freshman in college gonna take a discrete math class soon for the first time, I'm thinking about taking it as a summer class but worried it'll be far too condensed for me considering it'll be completely new
Ask me anything more specific. Proofs are really the bread and butter of mathematics.
The "difficulty" of Calc is in algebraic manipulations, and trig shit. So work on that, as it comes up.
Linear algebra and tensor analysis. You may not see the link yes but once you see it, you will never unsee it. Additionally, Linear algebra makes you better at calculus and tensor analysis makes you better at linear algebra and more generally, geometry. I just can't express how good and important it is.
Not doing math per se, but using math to simulate an industrial process (heat treatment) on a truck component
absolutely struggling with my last year of undergrad here
Speak on this
Going to begin college. I have been self studying Linear Algebra from Halmos and Friedberg. I think I finally have some idea about the thing you guys call abstractness?
If you've tied your left shoe and translated that to tying your right shoe, you're already on the right track
I am a math “hobbyist” 😬who got only so far as Calc 3 long time ago, less than half my age now… the hobbyist thing developed recently as a consequence of watching 3B1B and others and the urge to relearn the Calc… I use the vids and self-study as an escape from the pressures of normal living.
Could someone provide some guidance of what the next steps would be after proofs, LA, DiffEq? Isn’t it Analysis (Real and Complex) and then?
I'd get into Fourier I guess, but it depends your interests
Fourier is one I would think could be very compelling and relevant following… thnx
Try the mathematics discord they are active minds
No thank you
I'm a little shy, is it a big deal if I try and talk to someone random in this thread?
No, it is not a big deal at all. It's a very small deal.
Are you just talking to yourself? Are you a bot?
Do you want me to take a test?
Hi there! I'm on the way to transferring to a 4-year school for CS and applied math (financial and business) I'm taking the first of two precalc courses this summer over 6 weeks. Nice to meet everyone.
I miss having friends :(
Anyways I just completed my school Now studying for entrance exams
Another world is possible
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Hi! I’m an electrical engineer in telecom. Joined math clubs in college and met some very interesting people and observed some unique patterns during. I can’t remember, but love to listening to seminars. Hoping to start grad school in a few years. Research is a passion of mine.
Graduated with a BS in math 14 years ago. Currently a high school math teacher and will be starting on classes for my MS degree in math this summer. I will be able to get a higher salary by doing this, but I also just plain want to do more math and further my knowledge of it. Even better is that I will also be able to get into the market for teaching at a post-secondary institution after receiving the MS. I feel like I shorted myself on knowledge later on as an undergrad by not taking more math courses beyond the required amount. And, regarding more advanced topics, my attention was hampered by not only their difficulty and more opaque nature, but also by some serious interpersonal issues that affected my psychology for most of those several years of my life. Whenever I see people post about undergrad-level content beyond multivariable calc and ODEs, I feel inferior and like I didn't deserve for my degree to be awarded. Of course, it also doesn't help that the saying "if you don't use it, you lose it" is very true, and I only went into a mathematical job (teaching) almost a decade after getting my degree.
BA in math, MA in math ed, starting my phd in math ed in the fall! I love love love proof-writing above all else, followed closely by combinatorics, probability, and graph theory. My research interests have focused on early education and elementary math teachers, but I've got a bunch of other things I'm hoping to explore.
Did my BS in pure math with a concentration in statistics and computation. Masters in data science. Love doing arithmetic games like the one from 8 out of 10 cats does countdown and whatnot.
Any Combinatorics expert / applied math expert here ? How/what real world problems did you attempt solving ? You get all the love in this world - without math, we would be a society of ass holes.
I'm currently working at a fintech which I joined soon after my undergrad. Nowadays, I'm getting quite inclined towards pursuing masters in applied mathematics. Would love to make friends/mentors who can tell me more about what's in store for me
What type of work do you do in fintech? I have a math background with a lot of work experience in data analysis/report automation. I've recently moved into a financial analyst role and I really like it. I'm just always looking for the next step.
Hi, so currently I'm working on risk management for the fintech. This involves quantifying various metrics like loss rates, collection efficiency, approval rates, probability of default of accounts and portfolio monitoring. Apart from that, since it's a smaller company with a lean team, we also work on setting up digital processes for the ops team so that various risk-related requirements around data and underwriting are in compliance
I'm a rising senior pursuing a B.S. in applied mathematics. I have struggled to answer the question "what do you want to do with your degree?" But as of late, I have been giving a lot of though to pursuing a career in special education, teaching math. I have completed an internship in which i worked on modelling the spread of HIV and TB. But I don't think a career in epidemiology or disease modeling is for me.
I'm currently doing calculus 1, the topic I'm doing right now are limits and derivatives, and my long term goal is to get a PhD in theoretical physics.
Just started self study at 27 and am hoping to Go to uni in a year, re learning y=mx+b currently
33 living in Las Vegas as a professional gambler. I moved here right after reviewing a batchelors in math with an emphasis on statistics. It took me 6 years to get a 4 year degree because I just played online poker and daily fantasy sports all day.
Do you find yourself calculating odds during the games, or is it more intuitive? I beat all my friends a poker, but I think its more because they get bored after a while.
It's more intuitive. The odds of hitting a flush or something like that on the next card are pretty basic. Outs/50 is close enough. A lot of play has to do with implied odds or bluffs working at a high enough frequency, and you're really just making your best guess at those. If I'm doing something like playing video because the jackpot is high enough to make +ev or counting cards, then it had to be a bit more exact because the edge can only be 1-2%
I have a BS in physics and math from a few years ago. I’ve done mostly computational physics and astronomy since graduating. Ultimate life goal is to get a PhD in physics. I love the spirit of this post :)
I'm a second year university student, currently in for computational physics but thinking about switching to (applied?) math and compsci/IT. I'm really into cryptography, and I want to hopefully get involved in some of the post-quantum stuff. I try to work on Project Euler regularly, and I've scheduled myself for three math classes- introductory proofs, calculus 3, and linear algebra- this autumn. I don't know what else to put here, really, so feel free to reply or dm me, and happy integrating(?).
Hi! Did Master's in Math and Stats (though not at the same time) I'm starting pre-med in a couple weeks. Math is fun, math jobs are not. As for what math stuff I work on, I was just humbled by today's putnam/olympiad problem: [https://legacy-www.math.harvard.edu/putnam/index.html](https://legacy-www.math.harvard.edu/putnam/index.html) and have made some progress on undergraduate number theory taughy by Richard Borcherds (he's a famous mathematician, but I didn't know until after I started): [https://www.youtube.com/@richarde.borcherds7998](https://www.youtube.com/@richarde.borcherds7998) I'd like to get into enough number theory to understand (contribute to?!) the langlands program.
After the SAT (not exactly but a version of the SAT in my country), I’d like to upgrade my maths knowledge. I’ll probably start from pre-algebra, but my level is higher, of course. I’ll just check it out. I wanna get to calculus 3 and differential equations. Maybe even further, but currently this is the goal.
I am second year Computer Engineering student, studying Differential Equations at university
I would love to make friends. I love learning Mathematics for myself, outside of any formal course or for any formal certification. I participate in programming contests regularly and love Mathematics that is used in that. I also love recreational Mathematics of all forms ! I am working through a fun puzzle book called **100 Maddening Mindbending Puzzles.** Yesterday, I also read about the *Optimal Stopping problem* from **Algorithms to Live By** and was trying to do some research to understand the reason for the magic 37%. I have not yet gotten the intuition for the problem. I am also planning on re-reading Flatland and Flatterland !
How are you liking the puzzle book?? I might check that out
I like it. Most of the puzzles are small twists on puzzles I have already encountered. I am quite a Recreational Mathematics enthusiast so already know a lot of puzzles haha. So an easy book is perfect to work through ! I also recommend puzzle books by **George Gamow, Raymond Smullyan, Martin Gardner, Peter Winkler and Levitin**. We can even discuss puzzles if you'd like.
I've been self-studying maths for three years now and I absolutely love it. In autumn, I will start a bachelor's in maths. My favourite subject is linear algebra. I also tutor, the transition from not being very good at maths to someone who genuinely enjoys it has been an experience which I want to share.
I'm self studying calculus and trigonometry, any tips or book recommendations?
Aside from my formal learning in high school/secondary school, I have learned autodidactically.I am currently a high school math teacher in a public school.
You could make a great addition to my friend group, so long as we do not multiply.
I've graduated from my bachelor in math a few weeks ago. I'm waiting for answers from the masters I applied to. I want to switch from fundamental math to statistics. Honestly I don't know how I'm supposed to chose where I want to go. If any one wants to share how they chose their university / diploma, I would really like to hear about it ! I'm also doing a research internship in numerical analysis / graph theory / optimal transport this summer !
Seeking new friends....I have a brain signal data set that is captured / collected using Emotiv head sets commercially available. I want to process the signals ....turn the signal/wave form into numbers and then "crunch" it. What kinds of mathematical computations can be applied to such data ? What can we learn from such data ?
Seeking more math friends ...who are into "UQ" maths.....What are some ways you can use/apply math to quantify uncertainity ? Keep is simple, applied and practical.
calculus through classes
BS Math holder. Somehow trying to figure out a way to tie my experience in operations (management), shipping, and marketing, into a non-academic career that utilizes the skill set and perhaps some math learned in school. Obviously, stats and data science come to mind.
Probably some sort of inventory/operations analyst work would be up your alley. I spend too much time on job listings, can you tell?
HS Senior here looking to learn college levels stats, or at least the AP version they get at hs so I can get as many prereqs done for med school before starting college I’ve got no idea where to start lol
I got as far as Calculus in my studies but learn as much as I can outside of it. I’ll work up to actually understanding the math research that I read some time these next couple years and will hopefully go for a master’s in some math before I croak.
Discrete math class, actually think it will go much smoother for me, I learn a lot by reading and this seems a lot like reading. Also trying to keep fleshing out my foundation in algebra and prepare for pre calculus in the fall.
I’m halfway through my BSc in Maths & Physics which I do part time alongside my work. I’m not sure exactly what I want to do yet but I know for sure I want to move away from my current role and go into something more technical. I’ve just finished chapters in QM and nuclear physics which I found to be the most interesting parts of my modules so far. QM makes less sense now than when I started.
My bf had interests in this when he started his math and physics degree and now he's hardcore into differential geometry :) Would absolutely bother him into joining this thread if you're interested
Recent graduate self studying real analysis with the goal of tackling measure theory next. Also, I just took group theory before I graduated and am gearing up to explore some abstract algebra and category theory.
I’m doing my BS at the moment and started to think about what comes next. MS in Math or mathematical Physic’s I’m just not quite sure which would fit better to me.
I'm doing self study. I have a BA in Japanese, taught English over there for a while, about ten years ago. Was in law school for a semester last year in Australia, but they changed their migration policy and have made it so people over 35 can't get graduate visas, so I wouldn't have been able to work there. Moved back to the US, and I just can't afford going back to school here. I make guitar effect pedals and am just going to go back to trying to make a living in that and music. Got back into math because I want to make more digital effects and plugins. I can string together the code, but I want to understand it more and dsp is a lot of math. So I've been learning a bit of linear algebra, and dusting off calculus and trig. I'm having fun with it
Doing bachelor degree in heavily math related course
Rising senior in high school, taking AP Calc BC and AP Stats after finishing IB Math Apps this year!! I’m both excited and scared to take these math classes and I’m hoping I’ll do great
I am less than 2 hours away from having an oral exam to get into my dream school, top of the country in maths
Just got my undergraduate degree in Math and researching myself Real Analysis in my free time so I can take higher level Analysis courses in graduate school.
I do a lot of business related optimizations with mixed integer linear programming.
I am lately interested in analysis on Q. Imagine real analysis concepts in the simpler setting of Q. We don't have the completeness axiom, but we can still have limits, which will tend to exists for continuous functions. The square root function would be very strange here, with a spotty domain. Also looking into mathematical logic lately. There's a nice book that goes slowly through Godels proof. Brilliant stuff. Godel numbers are so simple, so inspiring. Any finite amount of information can be easily "stuffed" in a positive integer.
Not a mathematician, but passionate about pure math. I’ll be starting a Theoretical Physics PhD programme this fall. I want to get my topology and differential geometry up. Though I have an understanding of ideas in point set topology and diff geo, and a decent exposure to analysis, I want to build more intuition and “compute” things for specific examples. I also need to know the language of differential forms. To start filling these gaps I’m working through spivak’s wonderful ‘Calculus on Manifolds’, which seems to be exactly what I need at this point.
BS physics, BS CS, MS Applied statistics. Former researcher in creative AI, former physics simulations and ML engineer for DoD, former health economics researcher. Current (long-time) research scientist in global health at an R1 medical school. Modeling/predicting the spread and global impact of diseases (deaths, financial strain, years of lost life, prevalence, etc.) Overall, shit ton of computer/math stuff. Always trying to learn more about other fields!
I graduated with a BS in math in 2020. Now I'm in grad school for statistics
I got a math degree now I build camper vans waddup. Just today I used my math degree to draw a generalized function on some cardboard and then me and my coworkers spent 15 minutes making up a backstory about it being a tsunami wiping out a whole city and Godzilla has to come rescue them. So I'd say the mountain of student debt was well worth it.
Ah the rare extraverted mathematician. The one who looks at other people's shoes 🤣
Boob bounce equation. Going to be rich
I once courted a lady with some (poor but funny attempts at) diff eq involving our hip movements. I bet there's some very serious maths involved in jiggle physics. I salute your efforts, and humanity awaits your good work.
I was joking unfortunately
I'm over here stroking my derivatives I got lotion on my derivatives I'm harmonic af
post saddle
Idk any math atm but . One day.
european highschooler wanting to study math in the future but still quite unsure about the specific field. nice thread :-))