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 →
My friend tested positive for Tuberculosis. She is young, a vegetarian, and exercises every day. She has good grades and wants to go to medical school. And now she’s going to die. Actually, probably not, TB is pretty treatable, but it certainly doesn’t look like any fun. But her anxiety over the positive test is … Continue reading Queer uses for Probability Theory, or, My Friend Might Be Sick So …
Also known as Rudin’s Infamous Tiny Torture Box. Trigger Warning: Baby Rudin. I. For my undergrad, I majored in Applied Mathematics at a university that was fairly well known for its mathematics department. One of the constants in “Applied Mathematics” is the use of calculus for a variety of applications. “The real world”. In statistics and … Continue reading Book Review: Principles of Mathematic…
