Applied Mathematics
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The concentration in Applied Mathematics allows students to investigate the mathematics of problems arising in all areas of science, technology and engineering.
Degree Type
A.B., Sc.B.
division
Division of Applied Mathematics
CIP Code
27.0301ℹ
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Applied Mathematics
The concentration in Applied Mathematics allows students to investigate the mathematics of problems arising in all areas of science, technology and engineering.
Applied Mathematics has a profound impact on our daily lives. Whether it is search engines, climate modeling, weather forecasts, artificial intelligence, secure online shopping, brain imaging or movie recommendations, none of these would work the way they do without algorithms and tools from the mathematical sciences. Applied Mathematics is an inherently interdisciplinary subject, covering problems arising in all areas of science, technology and engineering, and courses provide a broad qualitative and quantitative background for use in these fields.
The Applied Mathematics curriculum is flexible enough to appeal to people with a variety of interests, including those seeking a good quantitative background for use in some future career, those who wish to have a better understanding of the basic mathematical aspects of other fields, or those who are interested in the fundamental mathematical techniques and approaches in themselves. The program stresses but is not limited to scientific computing, differential equations, probability and statistics, which are areas of mathematics that are used most often in applications in science, society and industry. The value of learning about applied mathematics goes beyond a career opportunity. It provides an education in the use of quantitative methods in thinking about and solving problems, knowledge that is valuable in all walks of life.
Student Goals
Students in this concentration will:
- Demonstrate proficiency in methods of mathematical modeling and analysis
- Develop skills in critical and quantitative reasoning
- Understand and critically analyze problems arising in the physical, life and social sciences as well as in engineering
- Produce a body of original quantitative work
Tracks
- Professional Track (APMA)
Department Undergraduate Group (DUG)
Student Leaders: Anush Shah, Brent Wong, Brian Wei, Chris Payne, George Liao, Grace Yang, Jaeyoon Park, Jonathan Bai, Kevin Zhu, Natsuka Hayashida, Sarah Bao, Shine Lee, Gary Liu, Yusef Lateef
Graduating Class
| Class Year | Total Students | Honors Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 28 | 3 |
| 2022 | 41 | 8 |
| 2023 | 25 | 0 |
| 2024 | 44 | 6 |
| 2025 | 48 | 6 |
Alumni who have completed the concentration in Applied Mathematics have gone into many different areas including graduate study in applied mathematics, engineering, economics, physical or earth sciences; actuarial work, insurance and investment management; computer consulting and information industries; scientific careers in industry or government service; medical school; teaching; banking and finance; operations research or statistical analysis in industry or government agencies.
What are Applied Mathematics concentrators doing…
The Director of Undergraduate Studies is typically the first point of contact for prospective concentrators. Once students have declared, they may be assigned a specific concentration advisor from within the department or program.