Recent content by dh363

Instead of thinking of them as fluff classes, why not view them as an opportunity to learn something new and build a routine out of it? I would imagine that four hours out of your week to get physical activity and not worry about other "academic" subjects is very healthy for the mind and body...

I would hate for math/natural sciences to be in the engineering schools. I love that it's grouped with the rest of the liberal arts. Although there are many great academics at engineering schools, their primary purpose (esp. among the student body) is to train engineers. In contrast, Colleges...

Hey guys, I started taking math courses only 2nd semester sophomore year due to a decision to switch career paths. By graduation, I'm going to have some research experience under my belt, but most of my more advanced coursework is going to take place next year, so it won't appear on my...

That one has one of the latest due dates right? If so, they may send out acceptances later. Just a thought.

Hey guys, so I'm a junior right now, and my path towards going to grad school in math has been going steadily, I guess. I'll have a couple of good classes under my belt by the time I graduate (though most of the upper level math classes will be taken next year), and an REU for this coming...

A lot of undergraduate differential geometry doesn't require much more than strong multivariable calc and linear algebra, and some mathematical maturity. Generally, it will be something like a "differential geometry of curves and surfaces" course taught from books like Do Carmo, O'Neill, etc...

Anyone else doing SMALL? Wanna touch base?

I just finished my call this afternoon and was accepted to the Williams REU for Geometry just now! Other groups are on completely different schedules I'm pretty sure. It's done individually by the faculty mentors, and I don't even know the way the Geometry group is accepting people so don't get...

Nah, Geometry. Does anyone have any idea how many people make this short-list type thing?

Mine was a lot more vague. Just asked to talk to him about my "ideas.". Makes it tough to prepare for. A pretty good way to get a sense of what mathematical level I naturally think at I guess. I'm looking through references provided on the page.

I got emailed back by one of the SMALL faculty members yesterday asking me to email him some idea on one of the projects, and to call him to talk about it. Is this normal/any advice? Pretty nervous about this. Pouring through references they provided all night. Sleep time.

Hey, I was wondering if you guys could offer any course guidance on independent studies I could try to take my senior year. I have some ideas, but I was wondering whether you guys could give me any recommendations/book recommendations. My background: I initially wanted to go into a more...

I don't know. I think the social aspect of high school is a unique experience that people should go through. Is your high school really so bad that you can't just continue taking APs/take classes at local colleges? I know kids who were taking BC calc and AP physics in 9th/10th grade who...

You earn a masters in most phd programs on the way to getting a phd

I think for math, you really need to make sure you understand everything, in terms of the rigorous language. Thinking about it in terms of easier, more relaxed definitions I find helps conceptually, but does not give one the tools to solve any proof problems. One needs to be able to think...