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Applied Mathematics
Flexible programs allow you to specialize in areas of application
“MATH WILL ROCK YOUR WORLD.”
- Nikolai Lobachevsky, 19th Century Russian Mathematician
You might think the headline came from a marketing firm hoping to lure kids to do their homework.
In fact, the sentence appeared on the cover of BusinessWeek magazine.
The “math” rocking the world is applied mathematics, an area of study that uses mathematics to understand how a leaf unfurls, predict when the next hurricane might hit, and sort through the information overload of the online era.
Our
flexible programs allow students to concentrate in applied mathematics
with a specialization in areas of application such as biological
sciences, chemistry, computer science, decision and control, economics,
electrical engineering, environmental engineering, geophysical
sciences, mechanical engineering, physics, scientific computing, social
and behavioral sciences, and statistics.
Many students prepare for graduate work either in applied mathematics
or in the particular discipline in which they expect to work.
Concentration Guide
Getting Started
This section covers common questions students have about the field of Applied Mathematics.
Planning and Courses
This section covers information about the degree and secondary field programs and provides a guide to planning for the freshman and sophomore years.
Areas of Specialization
Listing and description of the most common areas of study (e.g., economics, computer science) within the concentration.
Careers and Alumni
This section covers potential career paths for those with degrees in Applied Mathematics and profiles SEAS alumni.
Advising, Requirements, and Forms
This section provides information about and downloads of the most common forms and specifics about academic advising, including requirements.
Senior Thesis
This section covers the basics of planning for a thesis.
Outside the Classroom
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Research may be part of your coursework or as as part of individual research opportunities working with professors.
Our dedicated undergraduate research facilities and Teaching Labs also provide opportunities for students to engage in hands-on learning.
Clubs & Activities
Clubs and activities provide students from all concentrations an opportunity to do everything from build robotic soccer bots to imagine and launch start-ups.