If you enjoy solving problems, working with numbers, and applying logic to real-world issues, an Applied Mathematics degree might be your ticket to a rewarding career. But is it really worth it? The answer depends on your career goals, interests, and the industries you want to enter. Applied Mathematics is more than just equations—it’s about using mathematical tools to tackle challenges in techno…
Haixiang Zhang (https://zhanghxpku.github.io/), a UC Berkeley graduate student, has been honored with the 2024 Friedman Memorial Prize in Applied Mathematics. Established in 1966, this award recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding research in applied mathematics. Zhang, advised by Berkeley IEOR Professor Javad Lavaei, has shown substantial achievements in the field. He graduated fro…
UCLA Math Professor Deanna Needell has been named as one of the Class of 2024 Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) Fellows. Members around the world were nominated in recognition of their outstanding research dedicated to the advancement of applied mathematics, computational science, and data science. The SIAM Fellows are crucial members of the […] The post Professor Deanna Needel…
Graduating with a Bachelor’s in (Applied) Mathematics is something I’m very proud of. I don’t remember being naturally talented in any capacity at mathematics (Abysmal grades in high school mathematics, failed pre-calculus several times, and got a ‘C’ in Calculus I) but somehow I stuck it out and got better at math, and got OK … Continue reading Lessons from a Math Degree →
